this recording of the 32-minute play I am Not a Vase was recorded at LAU, Beirut – one of a number of venues the play was staged at in Lebanon and Stockholm.
this play is based on stories from oral history collection: Syrian Histories
director, co-writer: Lina Abyad
co-writer: Madonna Adib
creative producer: Reem Maghribi
assistant producers: Pascale Jallouf, Mona Bibi
production partners: Alexandra Sandels, the Swedish Institute
script translator (into Swedish): Lava Selo
read more about the play, the process of producing it, the people behind the project, and the purpose of the endeavour.
seven performances staged in Arabic and Swedish in theatres across Lebanon and in Stockholm were attended by over 500 people in 2019. sharq.org is keen to collaborate with thespians worldwide to see it adapted and staged in other countries. if this is something you can help make happen, please get in touch.
project partners: The Swedish Institute, Alexandra Sandels, Amel, The Arab Institute for Women, the Lebanese American University, Laban Studio, Basmeh & Zeitooneh.
