1001 is a sly, contemporary magic carpet ride from newcomer Jason Grote. In medieval Persia, Scheherazade weaves a desperate tale to spellbind a bloodthirsty king, while in modern times a hopeful love story unfolds against the backdrops of Manhattan and Gaza. 1001 melds ancient fables and instant messaging in this fast-moving, ambitious comic riff on storytelling and history.

Jason Grote teaches playwriting and screenwriting at Rutgers University and is a member of PEN and New Dramatists. His work has been presented all over the world and his honors include nominations for the Kesselring Prize and the Weissberger Award; an NEA Grant via Soho Rep; a Sloan Commission from Ensemble Studio Theatre; and The P73 Playwriting Fellowship.

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