Saria Callas is a new multimedia play from award-winning international ensemble Seemia Theatre, about aspiring to be a singer while growing up in a place where it is forbidden for women to sing.
Sara’s already a bottle of red in, reminiscing about her experiences of childhood to
womanhood. We revisit Tehran, the school-bus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the secret w**ks at the all-girls’ school.
'Did I get used to repression, or is music my way of fighting?'
Now Sara stands at a crossroads with her child. How does a woman who has experienced firsthand repression of her body and voice react as her child struggles with their own gender identity? This sexy, camp, pop-filled play highlights an often unheard perspective of the supportive parent, unpacking the intersectional grey area of what life is like for women.
“It means so much to be working at CPT, it’s such a good opportunity to work in a professional environment at my age. I didn’t think that was ever going to happen and it means the world to me. It’s really going to help prepare me for my future and where I want to go”
CYT participant and Camden student
