Tamasha Khaneh video programs — theatre, culture, conversations, reports and books.
In Episode 14 of TVT, we explore the role of stage design in theatrical storytelling and its relationship with directing, remember Iranian stage designer Valiollah Khakdan, and feature a report on filmmaker and author…
View Program“A Grey Night” is a socially conscious dramatic reading by Minoo Nobahari and Hossein Afsahi. Set in a cemetery in Tehran, it follows a grieving father confronted with a demand for 700 million tomans…
View Program“Standing Until the End” is a dramatic reading about a 66-year-old woman who steps forward to protect younger people amid violence. Performed by Minoo Nobahari and Hossein Afsahi, it portrays courage, sacrifice, and the…
View Program“Sepehr, Where Are You?” is a dramatic reading about a father searching for his son among the bodies of those killed. A deeply human story of grief, uncertainty, and a haunting question: “Where is…
View ProgramA poignant story of a mother who places her jacket over her daughter's lifeless body—not to save her, but simply to keep her from getting cold. “The Nameless” remembers lives lost amid the events…
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In Episode 13 of TVT, we explore street theatre and its direct relationship with audiences and public space, look at the street performance Silent in Marivan, and introduce a book examining Iranian national identity…
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In Episode 12 of TVT, we explore what professionalism in theatre really means and discuss the importance of training, commitment, work ethics, and responsibility; remember makeup artist Bijan Mohtasham, introduce the novel Cafe Parandeh…
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In Episode 11 of TVT, we discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Iranian theatre abroad—from finding audiences and managing production costs to sponsorship and connecting with the wider cultural community—remember Parviz Fannizadeh, and introduce…
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In Episode 10 of TVT, we discuss theatre funding and the role of sponsors while considering artistic independence, remember playwright Gholamhossein Saedi, introduce a collection of songs and lyrics by Iraj Janatie Ataie, and…
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In Episode 9 of TVT, we explore the art and responsibilities of theatre directing and remember Shahin Sarkisian; visit Todmorden Mills and the Papermill Theatre & Gallery in Toronto; and introduce the novel Anarestan…
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