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- Members and passholders only
- General on sale Jul 7
- Jan 16 - Feb 1 2026, 7:00pm
- Long Wharf Theatre @ SCSU’s Kendall Drama Lab
- Wheelchair accessible, Audio loop available. More accessibility information
Event description
By Sanaz Toossi
In partnership with TheaterWorks Hartford
Bound by the rule of “English Only,” four adult students gather in an Iranian classroom to prepare for the TOEFL exam—a test that claims to promise new opportunities beyond their country’s borders. As they strive to perfect their English—grappling with grammar, pronunciation, and fluency—the classroom becomes a space where Farsi is quietly suppressed. The Pulitzer Prize–winning play explores connection, assimilation, and the intersection of language and identity, asking audiences: What do we gain when we learn a new language, and at what cost? When we learn another voice, do we leave our own behind?
Getting here
Address
SCSU’s Kendall Drama Lab
501 Crescent St, New Haven, CT 06515
Parking:
Free parking is available at the Lyman Center.
By bus:
Fitch St @ Crescent St or Fitch St & Wintergreen Ave. Please check CT Transit for the schedule.
By car:
Parking is located in Lot 12, at the bottom of the hill in front of the Lyman Center. The entrance is located just past the guard shack on the right. Accessible parking is located behind the building. There will also be a drop-off section in front of the theatre.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
If you need a seat closer to the performers for vision or hearing needs, limited mobility, or wheelchair accommodation, please contact our Box Office at boxoffice@longwharf.org or call 203.693.1486.
Audio loop
Assisted listening devices are available upon request at our Box Office.
What to expect at this show
When you arrive at SCSU's Lyman Center, you'll be greeted by our box office staff. Here is more of what to expect:
Duration
1 hour and 40 mins
Intermission
No Intermission
Latecomer policy
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management. Late seating may not be available for all shows. To avoid any issues, please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes before the expected start of the show.
Age guidance
10+
Pricing
Buy from $45.00
What to wear
At the theatre, we embrace the idea of "come as you are." Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident—whether that's casual or dressed up, it's all about enjoying the show in your own style.