On Friday, March 21, 2003, our beloved teacher and mentor, Mr. Khalil M. Dilmaghani (1932-2003) passed away in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a noted theater critic and professor at Tehran University where he taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts from 1963 to 1985. Khalil Dilmaghani wrote and directed numerous plays in Iran which were staged all over the country and shown on national TV. Mr. Dilmaghani established Kanoon-e Theater in 1989 in Los Angeles where he trained many students of Persian theater and staged many plays. Kanoon-e Theater, under the supervision of Mr. Dilmaghani, reviewed the history of Persian modern theater starting from 150 years ago to the contemporary era. Kanoon-e Theater members offer their condolences to the family of Mr. Dilmaghani, his friends, and all of those who love theater.
Passing of Khalil M. Dilmaghani, Esteemed Theater Critic and Mentor
Khalil M. Dilmaghani, a prominent theater critic and professor, passed away on March 21, 2003, in Los Angeles. He significantly contributed to Persian theater both in Iran and the diaspora, mentoring many students and establishing a theater organization. His death marks a loss for the Persian artistic community.
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📰 What Happened
Khalil M. Dilmaghani, a prominent theater critic and professor, passed away on March 21, 2003, in Los Angeles, marking a significant loss for the Persian artistic community.
- Dilmaghani taught at Tehran University from 1963 to 1985.
- He established Kanoon-e Theater in Los Angeles in 1989, promoting Persian theater.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Khalil M. Dilmaghani was instrumental in shaping modern Persian theater, both as an educator and a practitioner, especially during a time of cultural upheaval in Iran.
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