The Ashtar Theatre Company is a non-profit organization that was established in 1991 by two prominent Palestinian actors; Edward Muallem and Iman Aoun, who have worked in theatre since 1977. Ashtar came to life in Jerusalem as the first theatre training organization for youth in Palestine.
Ashtar aims to promote creativity and commitment for change through a novel combination of training and acting programs as well as through professional theatre performances. One of Ashtar’s pioneering specialties is a highly successful genre known as Forum Theatre. Through use of the integrated methods of Forum Theatre, Ashtar stands as an agent of change in Palestine.
The core troupe of professional actors performs several plays during the year, introducing new theatre forms in Palestine. Increased cooperation with internationally known actors and directors ensures the continuous professional development of the team and the wider theatre community as well as an improved entertainment culture in Palestine. Their sense for continuous renewal and growth is motivated and stimulated by several international awards and increasing requests to perform abroad.
Ashtar’s previous production – a play named “48 Minutes for Palestine” was produced at the beginning of the year and was directed by Mojisola Adebayo. The play opened in Ramallah in May 2010 then toured in Jenin, Hebron, Birzeit University and Bethlehem. Internationally, the play was performed in Spain in the Valencia Festival in May 2010 and in Brazil in the Belem Festival in July 2010. It continues to tour and perform locally and internationally this year.
http://www.ashtar-theatre.org/
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