The Art of Aphasia Staged Reading
About this Event
The Art of Aphasia Staged Reading
A New Play-in-Progress
Written by Malik Gillani & Jamil Khoury
Directed by Dipika Cherala
About The Art of Aphasia
The Art of Aphasia centers Malik's ongoing journey of recovery from stroke and aphasia (a language disorder). The play explores one family's experience navigating the challenges and discoveries of living with disability, offering a moving reflection on resilience, healing, marriage, and the power of storytelling.
When: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Performance begins at 2 PM, followed by a talkback and reception
Where: Theater East, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Tickets: Free and open to the public.
Accessibility: We believe the arts should be accessible to all. If you have any accessibility needs or accommodation requests, please reach out in advance, and we will be glad to work with you to support your participation.
We're especially excited that Malik will be performing as himself and making his acting debut.
We would be honored to have you join us for this powerful afternoon of theatre and conversation.
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