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Performance run time 1 hour and 40 minutes
with no intermission
January 21 - February 1, 2026
by Mashuq Mushtaq Deen
Directed by Andrew Watring
Regional Premiere
Draw the Circle is a true story of love and transformation, drawn from the playwright's own life. Starring Joseph Ahmed as an ensemble of characters, this critically acclaimed one-person show illuminates the transition journey of a trans-man named Deen. In his search for belonging, one man transcends expectations placed on him by gender, faith, and family. The play explores the love and endurance required to live authentically and asks us what we do when truth and tradition are in conflict.
Tickets: $35 Adult | $20 Previews & Student/Youth Tickets
Best enjoyed by ages 16+
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“A funny, tender portrait of a first-generation Indian family confronting love, faith, and change”
-Broadway World (Read the full article here!)
"Draw the Circle is an epochal inquiry into identity…and some of the most pressing questions of our time"
-DC Theater Arts
"Striking and big-hearted"
-The Washington Post
Production Team
Stage Manager Elliot Colahan • Scenic Designer Dahlia Al-Habieli • Costume Designer Saawan Tiwari
Lighting Designer Lily Fossner* • Sound Designer Adrian Wood • Projection Designer Michael Long
Director of Production Kate Fossner • Technical Director Pat Ahearn • Assistant Technical Director Dennis Springthorpe
Audio Description Beth Feldman Brandt • ASL Interpretation HandsUP Productions • Accessibility Coordinator Caitlin Naylor
Captioning Engineer Andrew Nelson • Dramaturgical Associate Tyler Rocio Ecoña
Community Engagement Coordinator Abby Weissman
Previews: January 21 + 22 at 7:30p
Opening Night: January 23 at 7:30p Post-performance reception with the cast and creative team.
Happy Hour PRIDE reception: January 29 at 6:30p Raise a glass before the curtain rises! Arrive early for a lively pre-show reception with drinks and light bites on the theatre grounds for a casual gathering for LGBTQ+ friends and allies.
Relaxed performance: January 31 at 2p with a pre-show sensory tour at approximately 45 mins prior to curtain time.
Audio described performances: January 29 at 7:30p and January 31 at 2p, with a pre-show sensory tour at approximately 45 mins prior to curtain.To guarantee availability, please contact the box office at 610-565-4211 or boxoffice@hedgerowtheatre.org to reserve your audio headset.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation provided by HandsUP Productions on January 31 at 2p. Inquire with box office for recommendations on best seating for viewing the open caption screen at 610-565-4211 or boxoffice@hedgerowtheatre.org.
Watch Word Live captioning & smart glasses: Available for all performances beginning January 29 at 7:30p. To guarantee availability, please contact the box office at 610-565-4211 or boxoffice@hedgerowtheatre.org to reserve your audio headset.
Open captioning service available for all performances during the week of January 29 - February 1 Inquire with box office for recommendations on best seating for viewing the open caption screen at 610-565-4211 or boxoffice@hedgerowtheatre.org.