Location: Palestine
Date: May 2015
Representative: Seif Eddine Jlassi, Project Coordinator
Objectives:
-To analyze the challenges faced by Ashtar Theater in defending minority rights.
-To gain insight into their performances.
-To discover the minority groups, they support.
Description:
Seif Eddine Jlassi visited the Ashtar Theater office in Ramallah and attended a festival organized by Ashtar. During the visit, they discussed various points, including the types of arts used to defend minority rights, the preparation and technical aspects of their performances, and the added value these performances bring to the community. They also addressed the challenges faced, particularly in terms of outreach. In addition, Seif Eddine Jlassi attended a performance in the Aghouar area, a disadvantaged region home to the targeted minority groups, and participated in a theater workshop with them. Discussions also explored potential partnerships, especially in street theater.