Dodi & Diana

August, 2022, l’Hôtel Ritz Paris: Jason and Samira are staying at the same hotel where Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed spent some of their last moments alive. Believing themselves to be the “astrological doubles” of Diana and Dodi, the couple lock themselves in their hotel room awaiting “the convergence:” the 25th anniversary of the car crash that shocked the world. Over three manic days, Jason and Samira unearth...

August, 2022, l’Hôtel Ritz Paris: Jason and Samira are staying at the same hotel where Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed spent some of their last moments alive. Believing themselves to be the “astrological doubles” of Diana and Dodi, the couple lock themselves in their hotel room awaiting “the convergence:” the 25th anniversary of the car crash that shocked the world. Over three manic days, Jason and Samira unearth an uncanny connection to the star-crossed lovers that will alter the trajectory of their marriage.

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Dodi & Diana

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  • Adrienne Dawes: Dodi & Diana

    I'm still so struck by how alive and demanding (in the best ways physically, emotionally, vocally) this text is - it's a two-hander but also a FULL WORKOUT for actors. I was never bored, always leaning forward, always so appreciative of how humor lifted us through the play's most painful moments.

    I'm still so struck by how alive and demanding (in the best ways physically, emotionally, vocally) this text is - it's a two-hander but also a FULL WORKOUT for actors. I was never bored, always leaning forward, always so appreciative of how humor lifted us through the play's most painful moments.

  • Ken Weitzman: Dodi & Diana

    Sexy, powerful, unsettling exploration of a relationship with meaningful echoes/instrusions from their astrological doubles, Diana and Dodi. A 2-hander that's easy to produce and, as with all Kareem's work, offers his astute insights and skillful storytelling.

    Sexy, powerful, unsettling exploration of a relationship with meaningful echoes/instrusions from their astrological doubles, Diana and Dodi. A 2-hander that's easy to produce and, as with all Kareem's work, offers his astute insights and skillful storytelling.

  • West Hyler: Dodi & Diana

    This is a gorgeous show that explores history and identity in complex and unexpected ways. Narratives converge and separate as the two lovers of the play are and are not the two lovers of the title, depending on the moment we catch them. It's a modern-day romantic game that calls to mind some of Pinter's best work, but incredibly current and told in a way only Kareem Fahmy could capture.

    This is a gorgeous show that explores history and identity in complex and unexpected ways. Narratives converge and separate as the two lovers of the play are and are not the two lovers of the title, depending on the moment we catch them. It's a modern-day romantic game that calls to mind some of Pinter's best work, but incredibly current and told in a way only Kareem Fahmy could capture.

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Character Information

1 man (white)
1 woman (Middle Eastern)
  • Samira
    An Arab woman, a U.S.-born child of Egyptian immigrants. 37 years old. A fast-rising actress. She’s had rigorous vocal training and her refined speech patterns reflect it. An Aries, she’s confident and ambitious. She is nearly always perfectly poised and revels in being enigmatic.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Jason
    A white man, born in Canada. 37 years old. A successful investment banker. Occasionally a hint of a Canadian accent pokes through, particularly in his vowel sounds. A Cancer, he’s sensitive and eager. Sometimes he fixates on doom and gloom.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization South Carolina New Play Festival, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Magic Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Commission, Organization Colt Coeur, Year 2021

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Capital Repertory Theatre, Year 2026
  • Type Professional, Organization Colt Coeur, Year 2022

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