The American premiere of contemporary French playwright Fabrice Melquiot’s haunting tragedy is set during the war in ex-Yugoslavia. Lorko, a Christian, falls in love with and marries Elma, a Muslim. As the war breaks out, Melquiot shows us the pressures on their love, their families, and the crumbling world around them in a style that seamlessly blends expressionism, poetry, fantasy, and harsh, raw reality. Named “Theatrical Discovery of the Year” in France. Our production extended twice, and toured to New York’s PS 122 in 2007.
“Beautifully realized in every sense.”- SF Bay Times
“FoolsFURY does a true service in introducing this singular voice to our coast.” - Village Voice
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Fabrice Melquiot Directed and translated by Ben Yalom Produced by Angie Bush (SF) and Angela Santillo (NYC) Performed by: Nora El Samahy |
Scenic Design – Dan Stratton Costume Design – Ambra Sutlzbaugh, Kaibrina Sky Buck (NYC) Sound design and composition – Dan Cantrell and Patrick Kaliski Lighting Design – Chris Studley Dramaturgy – Duca Knezevic Stage Manager – Tanya Telson |