The play, written and performed by Raffo, presents an assortment of Iraqi women, from outspoken painter to London exile to wise street peddler, in an evening of connected monologues. Raffo is seen below with director Joanna Settle at the post-opening reception, held at MET on Mercer Street in New York City's Soho neighborhood.
Nine Parts of Desire is scheduled to run through Nov. 14.
Photo is by Aubrey Reuben