TY - BOOK ID - 129309465 TI - Stories under occupation : and other plays from Palestine AU - Al-Saber, Samer AU - English, Gary M. PY - 2020 SN - 9780857427472 PB - London : Seagull Books, DB - UniCat KW - Political plays. KW - Political plays. KW - Political plays. KW - Théâtre politique. KW - Eretz Israel KW - Middle East KW - Palestine UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:129309465 AB - Palestinian theater today is drawing increasing interest throughout the Arab world and beyond, as theaters and universities in the English-speaking world are becoming familiar with companies like the Freedom Theatre, Al-Kasaba Theatre, Ashtar, Al-Rowwad, Yes Theatre, Al-Harah, and the Palestinian National Theatre. This volume for the first time presents contemporary plays from a number of Palestinian theatres in English. The collection offers a rare look into the dynamic life of contemporary Palestinian theater. The works gathered here arise directly from the physical and psychological realities of the occupation, combining activism and critical self-inquiry. The anthology represents both the micro-political geography and theatrical institutions of Palestine, covering the West Bank from the farthest north to the farthest south, the Galilee, Gaza, and Jerusalem. What emerges is the range of contemporary Palestinian national identity as expressed in the content, styles and institutions of its theater. As part of the In Performance series, the plays in this anthology will be of interest to those who want to produce new work, read diverse dramatic and performance literature, and understand the ways in which theater contributes to international discussions of culture, rights, history, and more. ER -