Theater Mitu presents a workshop at The Public Theater of Muin-al-Buka: The Master of Weeping. Written by M. Schultz/Directed by Rubén Polendo. Inspired by the Sufi Poet Rumi, the piece inhabits the sacred space of Iranian Tazi’eh. Using practices learned from whirling dervishes along with Turkish song and drumming, the company delves into the tremendous experience of this Muslim and Sufi mourning festival.
Credits
Set Design: Rubén Polendo and Scott SpahrLighting Design: Jenna SilverbergCostume Design and Choreography: Scott SpahrOriginal Music: Jef Evans
Performed by
Aysan Celik, Lourdes Martin, Vivan Eng, Matt Saldivar, Denton Tarver