Avaaz
Dates : June 6, 2026 — June 21, 2026
Duration : 1 hours 30 minutes
In what The Washington Post calls “the role he was born to play,” Michael Shayan explores his Iranian heritage and complicated family through the sparkle and luster of a dinner party by embodying the real star of the story – his mother.
Olney Theatre Center’s production of
June 6 – 21, 2026
Avaaz
Written and performed by Michael Shayan
Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel
CANCELLED
Our production of Avaaz has been cancelled. Michael Shayan, the star of Avaaz, has been cast in Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway, and the performance schedule makes it impossible for him to appear in our production as planned.
While we’re disappointed not to bring Avaaz to our stage this June, we couldn’t be more thrilled for Michael and this extraordinary opportunity.
Every Avaaz ticket holder will be receiving a full refund.
If you have questions, you can contact the Box Office at boxoffice@edcjcc.org
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