Name: Sahil Farooqi
Play: A Brown Monkey Goes to McDonald's
Relationship to production: Playwright/actor
Website: Planet Connections
How did you first get involved in theatre?
By doing theatre from childhood.
Who are your biggest influences?
Regie Cabico, M.I.A., and John Leguizamo.
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It is based on my semi-autobiographical journey of an immigrant. A Brown Monkey Goes To McDonald’s reveals the stories and dreams of a boy moving to America and his continuous search for cultural identity and acceptance in western society. But in the post 9/11 world his dreams of America are changed forever.
What inspired you to write it?
I wanted to have my stories be heard, and I believe this solo show reveal things that are yet to talked about.
What made you want to perform in an eco-friendly theatre festival like Planet Connections?
Eco-friendly theatre is the future.
Planet Connections is fairly unique in that a portion of the box office for each show is donated to a charity. What charity have you chosen and why?
I have chosen SALGA-NYC - it is the only South Asian GLBT organization in NYC. It is important to supports groups that have very little presence, this way they can have a stronger voice in the community.
What's next for you after Planet Connections?
I am doing a documentary series with the Sundance Channel, which will be airing in October. So shooting for the show. And also trying to do a college/university tour of my solo performance.
And finally, if you could go back in time and meet yourself as a kid, what advice would you give your younger self?
Don't think that you dreams are false. You can make anything happen.
A Brown Monkey Goes to McDonald's
Written and Performed by Sahil Farooqi
Directed by Regie Cabico
Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission
Venue: The Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street
Performance dates:
Fri 6/11 @ 7:30pm
Sat 6/12 @ 6:30pm
Mon 6/14 @ 9:30pm
Sat 6/19 @ 11:30am
Wed 6/23 @ 7:30pm
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