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Original text written by Rafat Al Ayadi, "Boys on the Berry Tree" is about 5 teenagers all of whom are having a real difficult time with their parents, their sisters and brothers, in school, and on the street. Feeling desperate, lost, and ignored by everyone, they sneak into the storage of Abu Hussam and set up a radio program that will answer all questions of all teenagers.
Of course this doesn’t work! But the play is a genuine attempt to build bridges of communication between teenagers and their parents and the community. Families of the players were present at the performances and the kids were able to convey a general yet very personal message to them. (After all, personal issues are the driving force behind global affairs.)
Written and directed by Rafat Al Aydeh
Based on improvisations of
the actors
The Actors
(using their own names)
Admad Sirhan
Ali Muhana
Mahmoud Dremely
Mohammed Abu Zribi
Hussam Abu Dan
Sets and Customs - Mohammed
Nofal and Ashraf Sirah
Technician - Ahmad Qadadah
Music Help
RFM for Rap: Mohammed An-Najjar, Faisal Al Manshawi, & Rami Bakheet.
Administration
Gaza Manager - Mervat Hafez
Assistant to the Manager - Randa Muhana
Artistic Supervision
Jan Willems & Amer Khalil & Jackie Lubeck