Whispers of the Flesh is a poignant anthology written by Iranian women residing within Iran, serving as a testament to their resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit. Curated by Iranian-American playwrights and theater makers, Yekta Khaghani and Diana Fathi, this captivating collection of stories delves into the depths of womanhood in Iran, focusing on the intricate relationship Iranian women have with their bodies. // Festival Passes Available
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DAY ONE - April 26th
Three plays from Whispers of the Flesh, an anthology series curated by Diana Fathi and Yekta Khaghani.
Translated from Persian by Siavash Saadlou
Dramaturgy by Mehrnaz Tiv
Composer Niloofar Nourbakhsh
Directed by Shadi Ghaheri
Whispers of the Flesh is a poignant anthology written by Iranian women residing within Iran, serving as a testament to their resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit. Curated by Iranian-American playwrights and theater makers, Yekta Khaghani and Diana Fathi, this captivating collection of stories delves into the depths of womanhood in Iran, focusing on the intricate relationship Iranian women have with their bodies.
Three plays by order followed by the authors:
“On Me and the Body”
Written by Niloufar Nedaei
“Quasi-Kangaroo”
Written by Mojgan Khaleghi
“Turquoise Hemlocks”
Written and performed By Sima Mobarakshahi
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Inspired by the “Woman, Life, Freedom” Movement that erupted in Iran and around the world in 2022, Emruz Festival 2024 performances are focused on shining light on the struggles and triumphs of Iranian and Afghan Women.
Through 3 different music and theater performances, Emruz Festival aims to investigate and express different voices that intersect on the urgency of freedom; the urgency of connection; and the urgency to listen with intensity.
April 26: “Whispers of the Flesh” written by Iranian women residing within Iran
April 27: “Aaway-e Awara - آوایِ آواره” in collaboration with Afghanistan Freeharmonic orchestra
April 27: “Peyvand پیوند” curated by Bahar Badieitabar and Mahya Hamedi (members of the Iranian Female Composers Association) In Partnership with Iranian American Women Foundation