REHEARSING THE FUTURE (2022)

PALESTINE

"Rehearsing the Future" features the ASHTAR Theatre in Ramallah, Palestine. Founded in 1991 by Palestinian actors Iman Aoun and Edward Muallem, ASHTAR Theatre is the oldest youth theatre in the West Bank. Their bi-annual ASHTAR International Youth Theatre Festival brings together young people from across the world to participate in collaborative theatre-making and performances with the intention of creating systemic change. These photos were made during rehearsals and workshops for the 2022 ASHTAR International Youth Theatre and features young artists and theatre companies from the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Jordan, Syria, Gaza, and across the West Bank. “I always say that one of the things we want to create, if we do not create theatre makers, we create professional citizens,” remarks Iman Aoun, ASHTAR Theatre Artistic Director.

Shortly after this photo was taken, the final day of ASHTAR’s 2022 festival witnessed an unprecedented attack on the performers and culture makers by a small group of individuals. “We’re sad that we weren’t able to publicly share the fabulous work o

GRANTS AND SUPPORT

This project was supported by funding from The Puffin Foundation and CUNY Graduate Center’s DSRG Grant.