Our Town

Soheil Parsa is an award-winning director, actor, writer, dramaturge, choreographer, and teacher whose professional theatre career spans almost thirty years and two continents. In his native Iran, Soheil completed studies in theatre performance at the University of Tehran and began a promising career as an actor and director. Arriving in Canada with his family in 1984, Soheil completed a second Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies at York University and then went on to establish Modern Times Stage Company as one of the most exciting culturally diverse theatre companies in Canada. As a director, set and stage designer, translator, adaptor, choreographer, and actor, Soheil’s work is based on his experience in Iran and focuses on oppression and loss of freedom (especially loss of speech). His art is created to empower those who are often marginalized and under-represented.

Source: Playwrights Canada

Thornton Wilder (1897–1975) was a celebrated American playwright and novelist renowned for his profound exploration of the human experience. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Wilder attended Oberlin College, Yale University, and Princeton University, where he developed his literary voice.

He gained international acclaim for his play Our Town (1938), a poignant depiction of small-town life, which won him one of his three Pulitzer Prizes. His other major works include The Skin of Our Teeth and the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey. Known for his innovative storytelling and timeless themes, Wilder’s works continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Learn more about Thornton Wilder and view his play catalogue.