In the Shadow of Her Father

Opening Date: Aug 14, 2025

Closing Date: Aug 31, 2025

Running Time: 01:40

https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/in-the-shadow-of-her-father/

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59E59 Theaters

59 East 59th Street, New York City, NY 10022

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In the Shadow of Her Father is a family drama about a Middle Eastern woman named Ava in rural Ohio who leads a mundane life, working at a pet store by day and caring for her possessive alcoholic adoptive father at night as he suffers severe PTSD from his time in the Vietnam War.

When an Egyptian stranger named Nabil knocks on her door, he sparks a passion and rebellion in her that changes everything, inspiring Ava to discover her true identity and confront her father’s secrets.

Produced by The Simon Studio.

Off Broadway Play - Drama

Show Notes: 1 intermission

Audience Advisory: Contains discussion of war and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY-SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 2:30 PM

Written By

Omar Bakry

Director

Vincent Scott

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Accessibility

Curb Ramps

Curb ramps available
Restroom

One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator available
Entrance

Entrance is street level.
Visual Assistance

Low vision seating available upon request
Folding Armrests

Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available
Assisted Listening System

All three theaters are equipped with radio assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired. Hearing loop adaptors are also available. Pick up at the front desk by the box office.
Wheelchair Info

All three theaters have wheelchair accessible seats in the front row. There are several other locations in Theater A that are accessible without steps and may have wheelchair access.
Water Fountain

Lower level accessible via elevator