Concert Date: November 7 - 20, 2019
Location: Crow's Theatre - Toronto
Time: 7:30 pm
Autopsy of a Revolt is the English-language premiere of a story inspired by the headlines, a world away. On Friday December 17, 2010, a fruit vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi ignites a fire that will burn its way across the Arab world. A fictional account written by Stéphane Brulotte and translated by John Van Burek gives Karim, a forensic pathologist, the task of performing an autopsy on his body as protests erupt throughout Tunisia and beyond. Charged with clearing the Tunisian government of any blame in his death, the doctor must reconcile his own safety, the future of his country, and the dignity of a young man that sparked the Arab Spring. Directed by Majdi Bou-Matar, performers Saïd Benyoucef (Dr. Karim Djebara) and Adam Paolozza (Mohamed Bouazizi) bring the story to life along with set and costumes designed by Teresa Przybylski, lighting designed by Jennifer Lennon and soundscape designed by Daniel Morphy.
Written by Stéphane Brulotte Translated by John Van Burek Adapted and Directed by Majdi Bou-Matar
Location: Crow's Theatre - Toronto
Time: 7:30 pm
Autopsy of a Revolt is the English-language premiere of a story inspired by the headlines, a world away. On Friday December 17, 2010, a fruit vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi ignites a fire that will burn its way across the Arab world. A fictional account written by Stéphane Brulotte and translated by John Van Burek gives Karim, a forensic pathologist, the task of performing an autopsy on his body as protests erupt throughout Tunisia and beyond. Charged with clearing the Tunisian government of any blame in his death, the doctor must reconcile his own safety, the future of his country, and the dignity of a young man that sparked the Arab Spring. Directed by Majdi Bou-Matar, performers Saïd Benyoucef (Dr. Karim Djebara) and Adam Paolozza (Mohamed Bouazizi) bring the story to life along with set and costumes designed by Teresa Przybylski, lighting designed by Jennifer Lennon and soundscape designed by Daniel Morphy.
Written by Stéphane Brulotte Translated by John Van Burek Adapted and Directed by Majdi Bou-Matar