{"id":31179,"date":"2014-04-02T21:24:35","date_gmt":"2014-04-02T18:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefreedomtheatre.org\/?p=31179"},"modified":"2025-07-21T18:23:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:23:45","slug":"annual-report-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefreedomtheatre.org\/ar\/2014\/04\/annual-report-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Report 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udcda Summary and Analysis of The Freedom Theatre Annual Report 2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udfad Highlights and Achievements<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2013 was an exceptionally productive and expansive year for The Freedom Theatre (TFT), marked by:<\/p>\n

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    5 new in-house theatre productions<\/strong>: Suicide Note from Palestine, Ouda \u2013 Courage, The Island, Lost Land, Our Sign is the Stone<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    International Tours<\/strong>: The Island<\/em> toured the US, Brazil, and Sweden; Suicide Note<\/em> went to Italy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    5500+ theatre attendees<\/strong> in Palestine; 3000+ abroad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Freedom Bus Project<\/strong>: Including Freedom Rides and Playback Theatre in over 30 Palestinian communities<\/strong>, especially Area C.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    New film unit<\/strong>: Produced 5 short films; screened to 1000+ viewers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Photography program<\/strong>: Culminated in the Spectrum<\/em> exhibition seen by 4000+.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two editions of Voices Magazine<\/strong>: Published with contributions from creative writing workshops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Solid presence abroad<\/strong>: Playback, psychodrama, and theatre workshops in Egypt, Denmark, Norway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Major community engagement<\/strong>: Through drama in education, psychodrama, storytelling (Hakawati), physical activities, and youth workshops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83e\udde9 Programmatic Dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    1. Theatre School & Productions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      Students integrated into large-scale productions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      TFT continued blending professional training with social engagement<\/strong>, reflecting Arna Mer Khamis\u2019s educational philosophy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The acting school contributed to building capacity while maintaining artistic excellence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Applied Theatre & Psychodrama<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Trained educators and mental health professionals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Offered tools for trauma healing and educational reform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        First long-term psychodrama training<\/strong> in the West Bank in partnership with the Therapeutic Spiral Institute<\/strong> (USA).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Freedom Bus & Playback Theatre<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Unique combination of artistic expression and activism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Connected isolated communities under threat from displacement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Created a performative archive of lived experience and resistance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Multimedia Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              Grew significantly in 2013 with robust filmmaking, photography, and writing programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Content production (films, photos, articles) empowered youth and documented overlooked stories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Spectrum<\/em> and Voices<\/em> platforms showcased young Palestinian perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83c\udf0d Community & International Engagement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    12000+ audience members<\/strong> across Palestine and globally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Hosted solidarity stays<\/strong> and overnight visits in marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Over 7000 visitors<\/strong> to the theatre, including workshops and international volunteers (34 in total).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Cultural collaborations with artists and organizations from Europe, North America, and the MENA region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \ud83e\udd1d Partnerships & Funders<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    TFT maintained strong partnerships locally and internationally:<\/p>\n

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                            Over 60 organizational partners<\/strong> across Palestine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Support from major donors: Ford Foundation, Sida, AFAC, Medico International, European Commission<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Solid Friends Associations<\/strong> in France, Sweden, UK, USA, Germany, Scotland<\/strong>, vital for outreach and fundraising.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            \ud83d\udc65 Governance & Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                              Report includes names of core staff, board members, acting school students, volunteers, and partners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Multidisciplinary staff structure included technicians, artists, educators, administrators, and media professionals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              \ud83d\udd2d Strategic Outlook for 2014<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                New theatre productions planned: Magic Note<\/em>, Commedia Dell\u2019Arte show.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Graduation of the current acting class and recruitment of a new one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Continued Freedom Bus programming and new publications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Growth in applied theatre and physical training offerings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                \ud83e\udde0 Evaluation and Insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                \u2705 Strengths<\/h3>\n
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                                  Exceptional integration of art, resistance, and community engagement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Strong emphasis on capacity building<\/strong>, especially among youth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Balance of local grounding and international visibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Clear articulation of TFT\u2019s role as a hub for cultural resistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  \u26a0\ufe0f Areas to Strengthen<\/h3>\n
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                                    While comprehensive, some sections (e.g., finances) could benefit from greater detail and transparency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Long-term sustainability plans or challenges (e.g., funding stability, risk management under occupation) were not deeply analyzed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Lack of disaggregated data on gender, age<\/strong>, or geographic reach<\/strong> may limit in-depth impact assessment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    \u2728 Conclusion<\/h2>\n

                                    The 2013 Annual Report reflects a vibrant, resilient, and forward-thinking institution. TFT not only staged impactful theatre but also transformed it into a tool for education, resistance, and solidarity. The report is rich in narrative and illustrative of TFT\u2019s mission\u2014cultural resistance through creative empowerment.<\/p>\n