Playbill UniverseReviews: Here's What Critics Think of the World Premiere of Sandra Off-Broadway
David Cale's new solo thriller starring Marjan Neshat opened at the Vineyard Theatre November 20.
By
Leah Putnam
November 21, 2022
Marjan Neshat in Sandra at Vineyard Theatre
Carol Rosegg
Critics are sharing their thoughts on David Cale's Sandra, which opened its world premiere Off-Broadway at Vineyard Theatre November 20. Previews began November 3.
Marjan Neshat stars in the solo play under the direction of Leigh Silverman. The one-woman thriller follows its title character as she works to solve the disappearance of her friend.
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