"When Karan Brar first read the script for the acclaimed play Data, he said a certain, much-meme'd moment from Euphoria came to mind: 'Wait, is this f*cking play about us?' The drama finds the actor making his stage debut as Maneesh, a young programmer who he shared an eerie number of similarities with, from his identity & sexuality, right on down to his 'coping mechanisms.'"
"Data is an incredibly timely show, one that holds a mirror up to our own society just as artificial intelligence begins to find a way to seep into every facet of our lives. Written by Matthew Libby (and directed by Tyne Rafaeli, now playing at the Lucille Lortel theatre through March 29), it follows Maneesh during his early days at the fictional yet all-too-real Athena Technologies, where he quickly finds an algorithm he developed is key to the company's dystopian ambitions."
"Data-Brar's first major role since coming out as bisexual in late 2023-feels like a fantastic full-circle moment for a young actor continuing to step into his power, showcasing the breadth of his talents, especially in comparison to the family comedies where he got his start, like Diary of A Wimp Kid series or the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie."
Karan Brar stars as Maneesh in Data, a new play written by Matthew Libby and directed by Tyne Rafaeli at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The production marks Brar's stage debut and explores urgent questions surrounding artificial intelligence and surveillance. Maneesh is a young programmer who discovers his algorithm is central to his company's dystopian plans. Brar felt an immediate connection to the role due to personal similarities with his character, including shared identity, sexuality, and coping mechanisms. The play represents a significant career moment for Brar, showcasing his range beyond family comedies like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Disney's Jessie, and comes after his public coming out as bisexual in 2023.
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