ASHTAR - Forum Theatre
Abu Shaker’s Affairs 2000

Often did the role of a woman switch to that of the principal oppressor of women, especially in the cases dominated by a woman possessed by the power of males and their standards, identifying with her oppressor, while she herself is weak and oppressed. “Farha (happiness) is a name that does not identify with its bearer. She lost her mother at her very young age and she had to assume the mother’s role at home with her father and brother. Her aunt, who sometimes financially supported the family, controlled their destiny, particularly in important decisions. She forced Farha to leave school and to marry a much older man after the disappearance of her father. When she got married Farha started her journey with suffering at the hands of her spiteful husband, her exploiting boss and the unmerciful talk of the society.” Written by: The Team Dramaturgy: Mojisola Adebayo, Edward Muallem Directed by: Mojisola Adebayo Actors: Edward Muallem, Munira Zureiki, Raed Al Ayasa, Walid Abed El Salam, Suzanne Dughman, Iman Aoun Poster Design: Majed Azubaidy Program Design: Edward Muallem Scenography: ASHTAR Technician: Atallah Tarazi Produced by: ASHTAR Theatre - 2000 Co-produced by: CARE International