Quinn Franzen, Alia Attallah and Karan Oberoi in 'Threesome,' part of the 5A Season at 59E59 Theaters. Photo by Hunter Canning

A Casual 'Threesome' Reveals a Hidden Trauma

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 17, 2015

Alia Attallah, Quinn Franzen, and Karan Oberoi  discuss their roles in the play “Threesome.” An Egyptian American couple, Leila and Rashid, invite a stranger into their bed to "spice up" their love life. However, through the course of the play we learn about Leila's traumatic experiences during the Arab Spring in Cairo. “Threesome” is playing at 59E59 Theaters through August 23.

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