A Palestinian Theatre: Experiences of Resistance, Sumud and Reaffirmation
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu1617121852117542021-08-03T07:16:59Z A Palestinian Theatre: Experiences of Resistance, Sumud and Reaffirmation Abusultan, Mahmoud Theater Theater Studies Performing Arts Palestinian theatre Palestinian theatre drama theatrical production performance non-violent resistance sumud Palestinian diaspora Palestinian identity the West Bank Gaza Gaza Strip cultural resistance This thesis examines Palestinian theatre practices in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and the Diaspora. Focusing on how theatre-makers within these contexts represent the Palestinian experience in relation to the ongoing Israeli settler-colonialism, I seek to offer a fuller definition of Palestinian theatre and highlight its different features. As non-violent resistance is a defining aspect of Palestinian artistic expression, I draw on a number of supporting theories to analyze how Palestinian theatre practitioners respond to the Israeli colonial practices as well as reflect on the ever-shifting socio-political realities of the Palestinian society.I begin by contextualizing the work of five major theatre companies in the West Bank and the creative tactics through which they contribute to the Palestinian culture of resistance, building on the work of Gabriel Varghese. I then introduce the concepts of sumud (steadfastness) and identity reaffirmation in an attempt to include theatre-makers in Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Diaspora. Throughout, I examine a number of plays and performances in relation to these concepts to demonstrate how Palestinians confront the conditions under which they live, while striving to preserve their cultural heritage. In doing so, I broaden the conversation on Palestinian theatre and the Palestinian context of non-violent resistance and what is at stake in how it is performed. 2021-05-24 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu161712185211754 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu161712185211754 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Theater Theater Studies Performing Arts Palestinian theatre Palestinian theatre drama theatrical production performance non-violent resistance sumud Palestinian diaspora Palestinian identity the West Bank Gaza Gaza Strip cultural resistance |
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A Palestinian Theatre: Experiences of Resistance, Sumud and Reaffirmation |
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2021 |
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