The Peace Stift: A play about hope in the Middle East conflict
The Peace Stift: A play about hope in the Middle East conflict
Perspectives of the Middle East conflict at the city theater Gießen: A look at the effects
The city theater Gießen recently was the scene of a remarkable performance, which addressed the profound effects of the Middle East conflict on individual fates and the search for peace. The staging "The Peace Fan" suggested the audience to think about the complexity of this long -term examination and to gain new perspectives.
In the play, the story of Ali is told, a musician who is determined despite the explosive conflict to perform with her string ensemble in Gaza. Through unforeseen events, she finds herself in the middle of the conflict, is confronted with personal tragedies and learns that simple solutions or clear positions are difficult to find in such a broken environment.
The actors on stage embody the complexity of the conflict by presenting different perspectives and experiences. From a soldier who prefers death for his country, to a nurse who has experienced the horror of the Holocaust first hand, the facets of human tragedies become clear.
With this staging, the author and director put your finger on the wounds of a conflict that is deeply anchored in the biographies of the parties involved and is shaped by insurmountable pain and prejudices. The art and music, which play a central role in "The Peace Founder", are shown as a beam of hope in the middle of darkness, which shows that there is still room for understanding and peace.The performance ends with an appeal to the viewers: Do not be thinking, do not close to reality and be ready to engage in the perspectives of others. The peace stifter may seem naive, but she embodies the irrepressible belief in the fact that art and dialogue can find a way to peace.
This urgent piece will be performed again on October 25th in the Kassel Staatstheater. It is an opportunity to deal with the complex realities of the Middle East conflict and about the importance of empathy, understanding and Hope to think for a better future.