Z Space and Arlekin present
Our Class
Our Class
Written by
Tadeusz Słobodzianek
Written by
Tadeusz Słobodzianek
Directed by
Igor Golyak
Directed by
Igor Golyak
Adapted by
Norman Allen
Adapted by
Norman Allen
Starring
Chulpan Khamatova
Starring
Chulpan Khamatova
-Best of 2024
The Wall Street Journal
-Riveting!
Theatermania
-Four Stars!
Time Out New York
-Best of 2024
The Wall Street Journal
-Riveting!
Theatermania
-Four Stars!
Time Out New York
Following its New York premiere at BAM, and subsequent Off-Broadway and Boston runs, the critically acclaimed Our Class comes to San Francisco!
Following its New York premiere at BAM, and subsequent Off-Broadway and Boston runs, the critically acclaimed Our Class comes to San Francisco!
Ten classmates — five Jewish and five Catholic Poles — who grow up as friends and neighbors, then find themselves pitted against each other in the face of entrenched antisemitism, with life and death consequences. Inspired by real life events surrounding a 1941 pogrom in a small Polish village, this shocking, timely story follows their lives from childhood through eight decades in a new contemporary production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek’s masterpiece, from Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak.
“I'm so happy to finally be working with Igor Golyak and on such an important play as Our Class. Especially now. I saw the performance in New York and was quite moved by it. I want to speak loudly about what happens to people when they are overwhelmed by hatred and war. It will be a wonderful experience to collaborate on this play.”
Chulpan Khamatova
Tickets for Our Class can be purchased from Z Space:
Sign up for early access to tickets when they go on-sale.
However, if you require assistance to purchase over the phone, please contact Z Space’s general line at 415.626.0453. Please leave a message if prompted and we will return your call at the earliest possible convenience.
Download Free: Discussion Questions, Education Materials & Resources created by Dr. Rachel Merrill Moss, Dramaturg
History Lesson. Timeline of World Events to Contextualize Our Class — Download
Discussion & Engagement Questions — Download
Play Synopsis & Character Breakdown — Download
Education Page: Polish Jewish History — Download
Education Page: Social & Emotional Impacts — Download
Resources & Further Readings — Download
Press Release
Ten classmates — five Jewish and five Catholic Poles — who grow up as friends and neighbors, then find themselves pitted against each other in the face of entrenched antisemitism, with life and death consequences. Inspired by real life events surrounding a 1941 pogrom in a small Polish village, this shocking, timely story follows their lives from childhood through eight decades in a new contemporary production of Tadeusz Słobodzianek’s masterpiece, from Ukrainian-born Jewish director Igor Golyak.
“I'm so happy to finally be working with Igor Golyak and on such an important play as Our Class. Especially now. I saw the performance in New York and was quite moved by it. I want to speak loudly about what happens to people when they are overwhelmed by hatred and war. It will be a wonderful experience to collaborate on this play.”
Chulpan Khamatova
Tickets for Our Class can be purchased from Z Space:
Sign up for early access to tickets when they go on-sale.
However, if you require assistance to purchase over the phone, please contact Z Space’s general line at 415.626.0453. Please leave a message if prompted and we will return your call at the earliest possible convenience.
Download Free: Discussion Questions, Education Materials & Resources created by Dr. Rachel Merrill Moss, Dramaturg
History Lesson. Timeline of World Events to Contextualize Our Class — Download
Discussion & Engagement Questions — Download
Play Synopsis & Character Breakdown — Download
Education Page: Polish Jewish History — Download
Education Page: Social & Emotional Impacts — Download
Resources & Further Readings — Download
Press Release
*Member, Stage Directors & Choreographers. **Member, Actors' Equity Association. ***Member, United Scenic Artists
Our Class was originally produced in New York by MART Foundation & Arlekin. Executive Producer, Sofia Kapkova | Artistic Director, Igor Golyak | Executive Producer, Sara Stackhouse, at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2024, Featured on the Under the Radar Festival.
Music for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class was arranged and directed by Lisa Gutkin. Stage violence and intimacy for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class were designed with Leana Gardella.
Our Class contains material for adult audiences and mature themes. The production includes acts of violence, sexual assault and antisemitic language, as well as use of theatrical smoke and haze, and simulated gun shots. Recommended for ages 16+
*Member, Stage Directors & Choreographers. **Member, Actors' Equity Association. ***Member, United Scenic Artists
Our Class was originally produced in New York by MART Foundation & Arlekin. Executive Producer, Sofia Kapkova | Artistic Director, Igor Golyak | Executive Producer, Sara Stackhouse, at Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2024, Featured on the Under the Radar Festival.
Music for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class was arranged and directed by Lisa Gutkin. Stage violence and intimacy for the 2024 New York productions of Our Class were designed with Leana Gardella.
Our Class contains material for adult audiences and mature themes. The production includes acts of violence, sexual assault and antisemitic language, as well as use of theatrical smoke and haze, and simulated gun shots. Recommended for ages 16+
Arlekin Theatre 368 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Design: Gosha chubukin
Arlekin Theatre 368 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Design: Gosha chubukin
