Zoukak
Zoukak Theater Company, created in 2006, is a non-hierarchical structure, dedicated to theatre practice as a social and political involvement, with a belief in theatre as a space for common reflection and in collectivity as a position against marginalizing systems.
Zoukak has been working with marginalized communities across Lebanon for the last eleven years (disabled children, women victims of domestic violence, incarcerated youths, individuals affected by war, including refugees…), applying theatre on various levels. The company developed a specific approach to psychosocial interventions of drama therapy and socially engaged theatre, providing workshops and training programs to diverse groups, and devising performances in different Lebanese regions and in various contexts locally and abroad, including Calais’ migrants and refugee camp, in France and in refugee camps in Serbia.
Zoukak endeavours to develop an environment of dialogue and reflection around the performing arts in Lebanon and to provide artistic development and international touring opportunities for local artists. The company produces collaborations, residencies and events with international artists in the company’s studio, curating since 2013 “Zoukak Sidewalks”, an international performance platform and “Focus Liban” a showcase for the di usion of work by local emerging artists.
Zoukak Theatre Company 506 Corniche du Fleuve, River Bridge, Karantina, Beirut, Lebanon
http://zoukak.org
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