In God We Trust (play) explained

In God We Trust
Characters:	Hamza, Sarfraz, a prison guard
Setting:	Guantanamo Bay detention camp
Subject:	American imperialism, philosophical divisions within Islam

In God We Trust is a play written by Avaes Mohammad. It is set in Guantanamo Bay detention camp and uses this environment to explore ideas of American imperialism as well as philosophical divisions within Islam through its central characters, Sarfraz and Hamza.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Original tour

The piece was toured by Peshkar Productions^[4] to the following venues in 2005:

• Lawrence Batley Theatre; 1 and 2 March
• Hawth Theatre, Crawley; 4 and 5 March
• Gateway Theatre (Chester); 10–12 March
• Oldham Coliseum Theatre; 7–9 April
• Octagon Theatre, Bolton; 12 and 13 April
• Contact Theatre; 18–21 April
• The Drum (Arts Centre); 22 and 23 April
• Darlington Arts Centre; 26 April
• Theatre in the Mill, Bradford; 29 and 30 April^[5]

Cast

The cast for the play included Gary Stoner, as Hamza, Asif Khan, as Sarfraz^[4] and Roxy Shahidi playing a prison guard.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Avaes Mohammad – Complete in God We Trust Interview part 1. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/NCEOMx2C1VI . 2021-12-21 . live. You Tube. 26 December 2015.
2. News: Guantanamo play – 'In God We Trust'. 26 December 2015. Indy Media UK. 15 April 2005.
3. News: Octagon to stage 'Camp X-Ray' play. 26 December 2015. The Bolton News. 2 April 2005.
4. News: Hickling. Alfred. In God We Trust. 26 December 2015. The Guardian. London. 16 April 2005.
5. News: Peshkar to Tour Camp X-Ray Play. 26 December 2015. The British Theatre Guide. 25 February 2005.
6. News: Mitchell. Sophie. Review: 'In God We Trust'. 26 December 2015. Cage Prisoners. 30 April 2005. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041431/http://old.cageprisoners.com/articles.php?id=7048. dead.