TEHRAN- Javanmard Hall of the Iranian Theater Forum will be playing host to a reading performance of the American playwright and poet Sarah Ruhl’s play “Dead Man's Cell Phone”. 

Maziar Moaveni, the translator and sole reader of the event, will take the stage on December 23.

The story of “Dead Man's Cell Phone” revolves around Jean, a somewhat timid and introverted woman, who becomes the accidental owner of a stranger's cell phone. This stranger, Gordon, has passed away suddenly, and Jean finds herself caught up in a bizarre, yet intriguing, situation.

Driven by curiosity, Jean decides to answer Gordon's phone and starts interacting with the people who continue to call him. Through these interactions, Jean begins to build a picture of Gordon's life and forms unique connections with the various individuals who were a part of his world. These characters include Gordon's widow, his mistress, his brother, and even a mysterious stranger.

As Jean dives deeper into Gordon's life through his cell phone, the play navigates through themes of love, loss, grief, and human connection. It delves into the power and limitations of technology, raising questions about how digital devices have shaped our interpersonal relationships and altered our understanding of intimacy and identity.

Ruhl's play cleverly examines people’s obsession with communication devices and the ways in which they both connect and isolate them. The dialogue is peppered with humor, wit, and unexpected twists, keeping the audience engaged and entertained while simultaneously sparking reflection on the complexities of contemporary life.

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