Iranian Puppet Theater "After Dawn" Premiere on March 5

Come to the premiere of "After Dawn," a powerful work of puppet theater about Sahar, a woman confronted with an impossible choice after she is both violently attacked and then unjustly persecuted.  Sahar’s story is woven together with an allegorical tale, taken from Persian mythology, of Anahita, goddess of rain and childbirth, who is disfigured by the jealous god of fire.  Featuring beautifully crafted puppets and dramatic staging, this performance grapples with issues of sexual violence, women’s human rights, and resilience.  Written, produced, and performed by Neda Izadi, MFA student at UConn.

Thursday, March 5, 9:35-10:40 a.m., Wilde Auditorium

Co-sponsored by the University Interdisciplinary Studies (UIS) program, the Office of Student Engagement and Inclusion, & the International Center at the University of Hartford, and the Dodd Center at the University of Connecticut