A New Theatrical Publication Celebrating Collaborative Writing
A newly released book titled “Experience of Collaborative Writing” has been published by the Siliki Akhwin publishing house, documenting the evolution of theatrical texts as they merge the original script with revisions made by the theatrical production team. This publication serves as a testament to the collaborative nature of theater, showcasing how various contributors, including actors, set designers, playwrights, and directors, come together to create a cohesive artistic piece.
The introduction of the book emphasizes its purpose, stating that it celebrates the performance text crafted by the creators themselves during the preparation phase for the theatrical performance. It stresses that there is no separate author version and performance version; rather, there exists a single version that is collaboratively authored in a workshop setting, starting with the initial script and culminating in the final touches of the theatrical presentation.
Furthermore, the book acts as a crucial documentation of performance texts that, more often than not, remain confined to the memories of the actors or in rehearsal scripts. The objective behind publishing these works is twofold: to document them for future reference and to make them accessible to researchers and enthusiasts while also honoring the performance text itself.
This compilation, introduced by the renowned playwright Azeddine Bounit, includes plays such as “This is Another Story” by Mahmoud Shahidi, Iman Raghai, and Ahmed Sebiyah, “Between Between” by Tarek Al-Rabih and Mahmoud Shahidi, and “Hanna: Monologues in the Street” which features contributions from Mounia Makoury, Shaima Jabri, Hajar Al-Sharki, Kamelia Al-Muallim, Tarek Al-Rabih, and Mahmoud Shahidi.
As reported by hespress.com.
