Walk with Little Amal, a theatrical journey celebrating the refugee experience | Amir Nizar Zuabi
Aug 12, 2021
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Amir Nizar Zuabi, a theater writer and director known for his innovative performances, shares his vision for 'The Walk,' a theatrical journey featuring a giant puppet named Amal, representing a nine-year-old refugee. He discusses how the project aims to raise awareness about the refugee experience and foster community empathy. Zuabi highlights the power of storytelling in unconventional spaces and how Amal's journey from Turkey to England serves as a beacon of hope, transforming narratives around refugees while engaging diverse communities.
In a staggering display of creativity and community, theater director Amir Nizar Zuabi introduces "The Walk": a theatrical journey following a nine-year-old refugee girl named Amal (represented by a giant, lifelike puppet) as she makes her way from Turkey to England. Zuabi shares the bold vision behind this cultural odyssey aimed at spreading hope and celebrating the refugee experience -- and joins us live from Turkey as Amal passes through a village.