TED Talks Daily Walk with Little Amal, a theatrical journey celebrating the refugee experience | Amir Nizar Zuabi
Aug 12, 2021
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.
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Zuabi's Theater Discovery
- Amir Nizar Zuabi, born in East Jerusalem, discovered theater at 14.
- This sparked a passion, contrasting with the harsh realities of his upbringing.
Palestinian Theater's Essence
- Palestinian theater thrives on necessity and social commentary, not infrastructure.
- The immediacy of community and refugee camp performances is powerful.
A New Theater Model
- Inspired by the 2015 refugee crisis, Zuabi envisioned a new theater model.
- He wanted to bring performances to the streets where refugees walked.