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Theatre as Testimony: Gaza Monologues (A Dramatic Reading)
Mar 8, 2024 11:00 AM
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Leigha Lee Browne Theatre
Registration Deadline: Mar 8, 2024 11:10 AM
In 2010, a group of thirty-three young people from Gaza found inspiration amidst challenging circumstances. Ashtar Theatre gave them a platform to discover a unique theatrical voice, one that resonates with hope and aspiration, transcending the echoes of adversity that surrounded them.
From October 2010 onwards, this movement has gained global momentum. Over 2,000 youths from diverse backgrounds, spread across more than 80 cities in 40 countries, have engaged with these monologues. These performances, translated into 18 languages, have not only showcased artistic expression but have also served as a beacon of humanitarian awareness.
Students from THRC15: Theatres of the Real will be reading from the work, followed by a conversation with Iman Aoun, Artistic Director of the Ashtar Theatre (West Bank), and a reception. We invite you to come witness this piece of testimonial drama.
More info here: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/theatre-testimony-gaza-monologues
Iman Aoun - Co-Founder and Executive Director of ASHTAR Theatre (Actress, Director, Producer)
An award-winning actress who works in theatre, TV series, and films. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Studies and a Diploma in Psychodrama. Started her acting career with El-Hakawati Theatre Company in Jerusalem in 1984 and co-founder ASHTAR for Theatre Productions and Training in 1991. Ms. Aoun received various notifications for her work from different countries and international organizations and festivals. In 2020 was a finalist at the Gilder/Coigney Award - NYC. She runs ASHTAR International Youth Theatre Festival since 2012. Written and published several articles on the subject of theatre in Palestine, and co-written two books on theatre training. She was a panelist at several international conferences and World Summits and participated at the UNESCO Arts Lab. An internationally recognized theatre trainer specializing in Theatre of the Oppressed. She is the initiator of various international projects, most notably: "One Hundred Artists for Palestine" in 2003 with IETM, "The Gaza Monologues" in 2010, and "The Syrian Monologues" in 2015.
www.ashtar-theatre.org , https://www.facebook.com/iman.aoun.18/ , www.gazamonologues.com, www.ashtar-youth-festival.com