TEHRAN- Tehran's Sahne-ye Abi Theater is set to host a reading performance event featuring the works of Iranian female playwrights.

The event, which will be launched on June 30, will run for five consecutive nights, showcasing 10 diverse and thought-provoking plays.

The program will include "Downtown", penned by Marzieh Gholami and directed by Elaheh Muchani, and "Lili" by Shahrzad Shoja'edin, directed by Zohreh Sadat Hosseini. Other notable productions include "Tremeh" by Sahar Safai, directed by Ainaz Salmani, and "One Belly of Money" by Farzaneh Delir, who will also take the helm as director.

Additional highlights of the lineup include "Summer Resort Hotel" by Roya Mokhtari, directed by Delaram Asadi, and "My Father, Sophocles" by Sahar Nasuti, directed by Setareh Sedaqati. Rounding out the performances are "Chocolate City" by Neda Sabeti, directed by Shirin Etefaq, "Mist" by Neda Habibi, directed by Haleh Behbudi, "Winter Sleep" and "Candy Blood" by Leili Aaj, directed by Avishan Sedqi and Sahar Nasuti respectively.

The event promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of Iranian female playwrights and their contributions to the country's vibrant cultural scene.

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