Episode 13 of TVT, presented in Persian, explores street theatre, a form of performance that moves beyond the conventional theatre venue and brings artists, audiences, and public space into direct contact.
In street theatre, the boundary between the stage and everyday life can become less defined. The people, surroundings, and unexpected events within a public space can all become part of the theatrical experience, creating a different and more immediate relationship between performers and audiences.
In this episode’s report, we look at the street performance Silent in Marivan, written and directed by Seyed Soran Hosseini. Featuring approximately 90 performers, the work addresses the hardships and experiences of Kurdish kolbars.
The three-hour performance begins at Shabrang intersection in Marivan and concludes in the Zarivar area, using the street, urban environment, and presence of the public as part of the performance itself.
Our book segment introduces Iranian National Identity and Iranshahri Culture and Thought, a work concerned with the historical formation, continuity, and nature of Iranian national identity.
This episode offers an opportunity to consider theatre beyond the conventional stage and to explore the relationship between performance, public space, society, and the audience.
What possibilities do you think street theatre offers artists that a conventional indoor theatre cannot?
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Video language: Persian (Farsi)
