Ali Abu Yasin
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“But when we step onto the theatre stage, we feel more alive.”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin describes how performing gives the actors a sense of vitality amid the war.
“When you ask me about difficulties, it seems the better question is: What was available or normal?”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin responds to a question about the difficulties of producing theatre in wartime Gaza.
“The difficulty was in everything; the work literally emerged from under the rubble, its set came from tents, and the actors were still dusting gunpowder off their bodies.”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin describes how the production was built from salvaged materials amid destruction.
“This performance was a message to the occupation that destroyed all of Gaza’s theatres: Theatre cannot be destroyed,”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin frames the performance as defiance against the destruction of Gaza's theatres during the tour.
“We are ordinary humans, running after clean water, electricity, food trucks and a livelihood so we can survive amidst skyrocketing prices,”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin describes the daily survival struggles the actors face alongside their theatrical work.
“It requires theatre makers, writers and directors, and even if the halls are destroyed, we can perform in the street.”
Ali Abu Yasin · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Abu Yasin says theatre can still be performed in the street even if halls are destroyed.