SHAHR E GHESEH

presented by
Blackout Art Society

$15 Early Bird discount applies at checkout.
$15 off Early Bird tickets is valid until 11:55 p.m. on August 20.

""Shahr-e Gheseh"" (The City of Tales) by Bijan Mofid is a renowned Persian play that has captured the hearts of many.

The play laments modern individuals who have become estranged from their true selves, losing their inherent characteristics in pursuing societal status. Through its symbolic narrative, ""Shahr-e Gheseh"" explores identity, personal struggle, and self-alienation themes. It highlights the cost of striving to prove one's identity and the eventual estrangement that results from this relentless pursuit.

""Shahr-e Gheseh"" uses its musical and rhythmic elements to enhance the storytelling, making the satirical and critical themes more impactful. It emphasizes how modern humans, in their quest for recognition and status, often lose touch with their authentic selves, resulting in a loss of true identity.

AGES 8 AND UP