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Intelligence
Synopsis:
Intelligence tells the fictionalized story of a highly-trained CIA operative who, tasked with protecting the national security of the U.S. post-9/11, is racing to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. With her country at war, her cover is blown and the lives of her assets are at risk. In the midst of a media frenzy, she must negotiate her husband’s dogged pursuit of the truth, her boss’s mandate to overcome accusations of the CIA's incompetency; secure the safety and well-being of her assets, and protect her family. Inspired by true events, Intelligence explores the cost of deception and the consequences of speaking truth to power.
Cast Break Down
3W/2M
Characters:
Valerie Plame Wilson (White, early 40s) – intelligence, passionate, and honorable. CIA Covert Operations Officer in the Department of Counterproliferations. Married to Joseph.
Joseph Wilson (White, mid 50s) – confident, gregarious, and an idealist. Former U.S. Ambassador, now CEO of JC Wilson International Ventures. Married to Valerie.
Elaine Matthews (Black, mid 40s) – ambitious, loyal, and commanding, CIA Deputy Chief of Counterproliferations, Valerie’s direct supervisor.
Leyla Nazari (Arab, early-30s) – clever, devoted, and resilient. Fashion boutique owner. Iraqi-born living in the U.S. She wears a hijab. She is Malik’s niece.
Dr. Malik Nazari (Arab, late 40s) – distinguished, brilliant, and plain spoken. Coffee shop owner, Iraqi born, living in Jordan. Former head of Iraqi Weapons Program. He is Leyla’s uncle
Time:
January to August 2003
Setting:
CIA Headquarters, Langley, VA; upscale home in Washington, D.C., a boutique in Georgetown, DC, a coffee shop in Amman, Jordan, and various locations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Development History
Disclaimer
The real, living people depicted in Intelligence (specifically Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson) did not authorize the writing of this play, nor did they participate in or otherwise give consent or approval. Certain dramatic elements have been added to the documented facts.
Intelligence tells the fictionalized story of a highly-trained CIA operative who, tasked with protecting the national security of the U.S. post-9/11, is racing to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. With her country at war, her cover is blown and the lives of her assets are at risk. In the midst of a media frenzy, she must negotiate her husband’s dogged pursuit of the truth, her boss’s mandate to overcome accusations of the CIA's incompetency; secure the safety and well-being of her assets, and protect her family. Inspired by true events, Intelligence explores the cost of deception and the consequences of speaking truth to power.
Cast Break Down
3W/2M
Characters:
Valerie Plame Wilson (White, early 40s) – intelligence, passionate, and honorable. CIA Covert Operations Officer in the Department of Counterproliferations. Married to Joseph.
Joseph Wilson (White, mid 50s) – confident, gregarious, and an idealist. Former U.S. Ambassador, now CEO of JC Wilson International Ventures. Married to Valerie.
Elaine Matthews (Black, mid 40s) – ambitious, loyal, and commanding, CIA Deputy Chief of Counterproliferations, Valerie’s direct supervisor.
Leyla Nazari (Arab, early-30s) – clever, devoted, and resilient. Fashion boutique owner. Iraqi-born living in the U.S. She wears a hijab. She is Malik’s niece.
Dr. Malik Nazari (Arab, late 40s) – distinguished, brilliant, and plain spoken. Coffee shop owner, Iraqi born, living in Jordan. Former head of Iraqi Weapons Program. He is Leyla’s uncle
Time:
January to August 2003
Setting:
CIA Headquarters, Langley, VA; upscale home in Washington, D.C., a boutique in Georgetown, DC, a coffee shop in Amman, Jordan, and various locations in Baghdad, Iraq.
Development History
- Nominated for a 2017 Kilroy: Honorable Mention.
- World Premiere Production at Arena Stage(Washington, DC) - February 24 to April 9, 2017
Disclaimer
The real, living people depicted in Intelligence (specifically Valerie Plame and Joseph Wilson) did not authorize the writing of this play, nor did they participate in or otherwise give consent or approval. Certain dramatic elements have been added to the documented facts.