THE KITE RUNNER  Adapted by Matthew Spangler from Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel of guilt and redemption, set against the recent history of Afghanistan. Directed by Elaine Vaan Hogue and featuring Nael Nacer, Ken Baltin, Johnnie McQuarley, and Luke Murtha.  Sept. 9-30. At New Repertory Theatre, Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. 617-923-8487, www.newrep.org

NO ROOM FOR WISHING  A documentary play about the Occupy Boston movement and the broader issues raised by that protest. Created and performed by Danny Bryck, who interviewed activists camped out at Dewey Square, and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian. Co-production by Company One and Central Square Theater.  Sept. 13-22: At Plaza Black Box Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, Boston; 617-933-8600, www.companyone.org. Sept. 24: At Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, Boston; 866-811-4111, www.bostonplaywrights.org. Sept. 30-Oct. 9: At Central Square Theater, Cambridge; 866-811-4111, www.central squaretheater.org