She knows how heavy the weight of patriarchy can feel, and what dangers religious extremism can pose.Īs the reverend’s daughter Betty Parris in Bag&Baggage’s upcoming production of “The Crucible,” Mirashrafi, 17, draws upon her transcontinental upbringing to understand how and why her character feels and acts. She has been in Iran when people gathered in rebellion against strict Islamic boundaries, and witnessed police pull women and teenage girls into vans during peaceful protests that turned violent. On Augat 11:00 AM, updated Augat 11:04 AMįear is a form of fuel for Hillsboro High School senior Melory Mirashrafi. Read the full story online here or below! Hannah Leone of the Hillsboro Argus/The Oregonian talks with student actor Melory Mirashrafi about her Iranian heritage and the connections between Iran and The Crucible.
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