Silk Road Cultural Center

Save the Date!

The Art of AphasiaStaged Reading of a New Play-In-Progress

Written by Malik Gillani & Jamil Khoury

Directed by Dipika Cherala

Join us in August for a staged reading of Malik Gillani and Jamil Khoury’s new play-in-progress The Art of Aphasia!
The play centers Malik’s ongoing journey of recovery from stroke and aphasia (a language disorder), exploring one family’s experience navigating the challenges and discoveries of living with disability. The Art of Aphasia offers a moving reflection on resilience, healing, marriage, and the power of storytelling.
When

Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Performance will be followed by a talkback and reception

Tickets:
Free, but advanced registration is required

Accessibility

We believe the arts should be accessible to all. If you have any accessibility needs or accommodation requests, please reach out in advance, and we will be glad to work with you to support your participation.

This staged reading is being supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and presented in partnership with The University of Chicago’s Chicago Performance Lab.