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Lin’s play echoes many of the problems America now faces in Iraq, Afghanistan and in the general war against terror. With powerful gut-wrenching performances by the entire cast, said Saïd gives an authentic view of war and its traumatic aftermath.

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Q: Does it resonate with today’s headlines?
A: Absolutely. It constantly resonates with Iraq, Afghanistan and now Pakistan – anywhere where there’s disparity in the definition of whether one is a terrorist or a freedom fighter. For example, our forefathers thought of themselves as American revolutionaries. But the British said we didn’t fight fair, that we [...]

Hurwitt gives said Saïd the clapping man, and has this to say:
…engrossing, provocative and impressive… An exceptional cast brings it vividly to life in Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis’ handsome staging. Jarion Monroe turns in a superb, carefully layered performance as Andre Saïd, the much-honored poet … Delia MacDougall strikes just the right notes of sarcastic, [...]

Clips from AfterWords, a Q&A session following a preview with the playwright, director, and cast of said Saïd. Jarion Monroe and Marvin Greene are the actors in this clip, along with director Jasson Minadakis and playwright Kenneth Lin.
Tonight is opening night! We hope to see you there.

Actor Jarion Monroe, who plays Andre Saïd, writes about the experience:
This play never ceases to amaze me in its depth and complexity. For
those who have the patience and intrigue, this puzzle unravels
constantly to reveal new insights into the human condition as relates
to the subject matter and beyond. It has a timeless quality, [...]

Clips from the third week of the rehearsal process with the cast of said Saïd. Danielle Levin, Delia MacDougall, and Jarion Monroe are the actors in this clip, along with director Jasson Minadakis.

Clips from the first week of the rehearsal process with the cast of said Saïd. Jarion Monroe and Danielle Levin are the actors in this clip, joined by director Jasson Minadakis and playwright Kenneth Lin.

Another blog post from Kenneth Lin, the playwright of said Saïd:
Dear MTC Blog Reader:
Today, I write from you from … the side of my car. Decidedly not
from rehearsal where my brave cast and crew are embarking on the 2nd
day of blocking. You see, I have accidentally driven off the side of
one of your [...]

Here’s playwright Kenneth Lin writing about the rehearsal process for said Saïd, the next show in our season:
Hello, MTC Weblog Visitor. Welcome to the first addition of my said Saïd production blog. I must admit that we are getting into it a little bit later in the process. My apologies. The [...]

Last night was the first rehearsal for said Said, the next show in our season. The playwright, Kenneth Lin, was on hand and had actually written a brand new (and quite different) ending that day, which none of the actors had read before the rehearsal. Also in attendance were the design team, the [...]