The play, currently running at the Todd Haimes Theater until early March, has received critical acclaim and sells out nightly, providing Neshat with a sense of validation in her career.

In 'English', Neshat portrays Marjan, an English instructor navigating the complexities of cultural assimilation and language learning, set against the backdrop of Iran.

Actor Marjan Neshat, originally from Iran, has made a significant return to her roots through her role in the Broadway play 'English' by Sanaz Toossi.

The character Marjan, who has lived in Manchester, experiences a profound sense of alienation in both her home country and England, reflecting Neshat's own feelings of cultural displacement.

A pivotal scene features Neshat speaking in Farsi, emphasizing the theme of alienation and the challenge of communicating in a new language without subtitles.

Neshat relates deeply to her character's struggles, having grown up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Seattle, which shaped her understanding of identity.

Her childhood in 1980s Iran was marked by trauma, including an incident with the morality police, which led her family to emigrate to the United States in 1984 for safety.

Neshat's nuanced performances convey deep emotional layers, particularly in lines that resonate with the immigrant experience.

Her connection to 'English' is rooted in its focus on personal stories rather than typical Middle Eastern tropes, which she finds artistically fulfilling after years of feeling sidelined.

Reflecting on her family's journey, Neshat expresses amazement at her success, highlighting the generational shift from her mother's experiences in Iran to her own achievements on Broadway.

Neshat's pivotal role in 'English' has not only earned her an Obie Award but has also opened doors for further opportunities, including a recurring role in Netflix's 'The Night Agent.'