Theatre for Social Development
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In spring 2011, we worked with Simorgh Film & Theatre in Herat, and collaborated on the creation of two shows: Rahela's Bride, performed by the women's group, and The Lion's Pride, by and for men. Both plays addressed conflict resolution, focusing on family issues. The plays were presented at the Herat Women's Prison, juvenile correction centers, police trainings, drug rehab centers, youth centers, and schools.
We worked with White Star Company in Kabul in fall 2011, creating the first resident professional theatre company at Kabul University, and its first all-female theatre troupe. The groups created two performances: Rights are Not Given; They Are Taken (women's troupe) and Who Is Responsible? (men's troupe). The plays were followed by onstage audience participation to explore alternative solutions to the issues presented. The groups performed at the Women’s Prison, ANCOP (National Police), shelters, and organizations for youth. |
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