Hamid Rahmanian's Song of the North

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PRESENTS

Hamid Rahmanian’s

Song of the North

(An adaptation on the story of Bijan and Manijeh from Shahnameh)

A production of Fictionville Studio

Created, Designed and Directed by: Producer: Script written by:

Hamid Rahmanian Melissa Hibbard Hamid Rahmanian and Melissa Hibbard

Based on the book, Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings Original Score written & orchestrated by Loga Ramin Torkian

CAST OF MAJOR CHARACTERS (in order of appearance)

Rostam Sam Jay Gold Manijeh Sarah Walsh Bijan Clay Westman Gorgin Harrison Greene Simorgh J Hann

Featuring Vocalist: Ensemble: Voice Actors: Stage Manager: Company Manager: Representation: Musicians:

Azam Ali Sam Jay Gold, Harrison Greene, J Hann, Esme Roszel, Sarah Walsh, Clay Westman, Christopher Williams Mark Thompson, Christina Calph, Richard Epcar, and Rose Nisker

Kevin Rabinovich Ray Dondero Laura Colby – Elsie Management Loga Ramin Torkian, Azam Ali, Pejman Hadadi, Molly Rogers, Mahsa Ghassemi, Sinan Cem Eroglu, Sufi Rahmanian, Iman Torkian

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The use of cameras, camcorders, tape recorders and cell phones is strictly forbidden during the performance.

PROGRAM

Hamid

Rahmanian’s

Song of the North

Sound Mixing: QLab Setup: Fight Choreography: Script Consultants: Grant Writing: Additional Creative Contributions: Technical Services: Laser-cut service provided by: Photographs:

Mehrnaz Mohabati Mo Talani

Rob Aronowitz Ahmad Sadri, Lauren Whitehead Alexandra Guglielminetti Syd Fini, Leila Ghaznavi Tyler Gothier, Kaveh Haghtalab Joseph Szegda Jr., Vahid Pourkay at Print Icon

Richard Termine

A project of Two Chairs Inc. | www.kingorama.com

PUPPETS

Design: Construction and Mechanics: Puppet Colorist: Puppet Assembly:

Saba Niknam, Hamid Rahmanian Zach Broome, Esme Roszel Neda Kazemifar Neda Kazemifar, Ray Dondero, Neda Izadi, Parisa Harandi, Negin Keyhanfar, Weiyi Chen, Shuhei Matsuyama, Sonia Kim, Kevin Marinelli, Katayoun Amir Aslani

This presentation is, in part, made possible by the generous support of:

The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas

ABOUT Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North

ARTIST STATEMENT ABOUT IRAN

Song of the North is an adapted tale from Iran’s great national tome, Shahnameh (Book of Kings) which was written by the Persian poet, Ferdowsi one thousand years ago. In epic lines of poetry, Ferdowsi retells the stories of the Iranian people fighting injustice and tyranny. Throughout its 60,000 lines, Ferdowsi berates powerful rulers who turn against wisdom and forsake compassion. In these days of turmoil in Iran, at a time when our collective heart breaks for the suffering of the innocent yet swells with hope for a better future, we raise our voices in support of the brave women and men risking their lives for freedom, whose shared spirit embodies the very essence of the Epic of the Persian Kings–Shahnameh.

STORY OUTLINE

Song of the North is a cinematic “live animation” experience that combines the manual art of shadow play with with a cast of 500 handmade puppets and digital audio/visual components to tell the fantastic tale of Manijeh, a Persian heroine admired for her strength and determination, who rescues her beloved from a perilous predicament of her own making and helps prevent war between rival kingdoms. The story follows an Iranian knight who crosses the boarder to Turan–Iran’s sworn enemy – to attend a festival and falls madly in love with Princess Manijeh. As the festival comes to an end, Manijeh leans over her forlorn love and sings an enchanted melody, putting him to sleep. Bijan wakes up inside the Turanian castle with Manijeh by his side. They innocently enjoy their time together until her father, the king of Turan, learns of the intruder’s presence. Irate, King Afrasayb has Bijan thrown into a well and strips his daughter of her titles and property. At the well’s edge, an impoverished Manijeh sings and entertains Bijan with stories of yore and begs for food scraps from local villagers. Manijeh learns that an Iranian merchant is in a nearby town. She tells Bijan not to give up hope and sets off to get help. Upon greeting the merchant, she learns he is the great hero Rostam, sent from Iran to find Bijan. Together, they devise a plan to rescue the knight. Rostam heads to the well and Manijeh sets off to confront her father, as spies informed the king of Rostam’s arrival in Turan. Manijeh reproaches her father for his impetuous and heartless act then sings out a magical melody that puts the king’s army to sleep. She returns to the well where

Rostam has rescued Bijan. The band crosses the border before the Turanian army can regroup. Safe in Iran, Manijeh is commended for her strength and determination and the two lovers live happily ever after.

WHO’S WHO

HAMID RAHMANIAN (Creator, Design, Director) is a 2014 John Guggenheim Fellow and the recipient of the 2020 United States Artists Fellowship. His work centers on theater, moving image, and graphic arts. For over a decade, Mr. Rahmanian’s work has been rooted in the Persian epic poem, Shahnameh by Ferdowsi, modernizing and adapting the work for new diverse audience. Some of his recent works include the 600-page illustrated art book Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings (2013), which the Wall Street Journal lauded as a “masterpiece,” and the immersive audiobook version with an introduction by Frances Ford Coppola. In 2018, he released the popup book, Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King in English and French which was awarded the Meggendorfer Prize for the Best Popup Book and hailed as “Simply breathtaking” by Le Monde. In 2019 he created the UNIMA-USA award winning shadow theater piece Feathers Of Fire (2016) which premiered at Brooklyn Academy of Music and toured around the US and abroad. In 2019, he was commissioned by Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble to create a video animation for their multimedia project, Heroes Take Their Stand. Mr. Rahmanian has recently completed the second installment of his shadow theater trilogy, Song of the North (2022) and has just released his latest pop-up book, The Seven Trials of Rostam. www.kingorama.com

LOGA RAMIN TORKIAN (Composer) is an Iranian-born multi-instrumentalist and composer. He is recognized internationally for his ground-breaking work with World Music groups Niyaz and Axiom Of Choice, both of which he co-founded. A highly-gifted composer and a visionary, Loga is greatly respected for his ability to adapt the Persian classical repertoire to his own unique and modern compositions. In 2014 Loga was nominated for a Canadian JUNO Award in the Category of “Best World Music Album” for the album he recorded with musical partner Azam Ali titled, “Lamentation of Swans.” He continues to produce albums and tour worldwide with NIYAZ.

AZAM ALI (Vocalist) is one of the most prolific, versatile, and gifted singers/ composers on the international music stage today. Azam’s most notable work is with the cutting-edge world music electro-acoustic project Niyaz. Her distinctive voice can be heard on myriad film and television scores including Thor- The Dark World , Matrix- Revolutions , Prince of Persia- The Sands of Time, The Fight Club, True Blood, Alias, The Agency, and Prison Break. Azam has also collaborated with numerous musicians such as Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, Dredg, Chris Vrenna formerly of Nine Inch Nails, Kodo, Zakir Hussain, and Mickey Hart.

SAM JAY GOLD (Ensemble) is a theater artist, puppeteer, and writer. As a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, Sam trained in traditional forms of puppetry around the world. His work has received support from The Jim Henson Foundation and been featured at St. Ann’s Warehouse, BAM, and Lincoln Center, as well as in festivals across Europe and Asia. Sam is co-founder of The Brothers Čampur, a Balinese/American shadow puppet company performing classic and contemporary Wayang Kulit throughout the US and Indonesia. When not performing, he works as a teaching artist at The Kennedy Center, The New Victory Theater, and Lincoln Center. www.samjaygold.com

HARRISON GREENE (Ensemble) is a puppeteer, actor, and musician based in Brooklyn, NY. A company member of Chinese Theatre Works, he performs Budaixi and traditional and modern shadow puppetry in NYC and abroad. Recent Puppetry Credits: Triple Zhongkui Pageant (CTW), Chinoiserie (Ping Chong & Co), Nora From Queens (Comedy Central), Manufacturing Mischief (The Tank), Tiger Tales (CTW), Caveman Ballet (Boxcutter Collective), etc. Harrison can also be seen out in the wild busking with his Caja de Teatro Lambe Lambe or guitar. If you see him, small donations are greatly appreciated, but nobody is turned away for lack of funds.

JENNY HANN (Ensemble) is a puppeteer, actor, arts educator, and fiber artist. Their weird and whimsical works have been performed in Italy, Greece, Serbia, Hong Kong, nationally, and in various venues in New York City. Jenny has been a resident artist twice with The Object Movement Theatre Festival, a three time participant in the Eugene O’Neill Puppetry Conference, and a Catapult Artist at the Chicago International Puppet

Theater Festival. They teach puppetry to students of all ages, and have led workshops with The Jim Henson Foundation, Museum of Moving Image, Arts Corps, and Arts Connection, among others. IG: @jennyindisguise_ | www.jennyhann.com

ESME ROSZEL (Ensemble) is a puppeteer, musician and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. They are a recent graduate of University of Connecticut where they pursued their BFA in Puppet Arts. Esme has performed and fabricated puppets for touring productions around New England. When not performing, Esme can be found teaching puppetry workshops to students in their hometown of Plymouth, MA.

SARAH WALSH (Ensemble) is a stage combatant, puppeteer and set medic. Her wide range of interests and talents have earned her the title “the Swiss Army knife of humans”. Previous works of hers have lived both on stage and on screen, as well as in immersive spaces. These works include She Kills Monsters, Jane Wick and Nest. She has a wonderful dog, Joel, and an equally wonderful cat, Raleigh. All of her performances are dedicated to her grandparents, who helped nurture her love of theatre.

CLAY WESTMAN (Ensemble) is an actor, musician, and comedian; though his parents are still a little disappointed the whole doctor thing didn’t work out. He has studied masked theatre at the Commedia Dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy; and is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, where he could have studied medicine, but chose to pursue the arts instead. He doesn’t quite know how he got here or where he’s going next, but, gradually, he is learning to be ok with that, and he hopes you are too.

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS (Ensemble) was named a 2021 choreography fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. He is a New York Dance & Performance “Bessie” award-winning choreographer, dancer, and puppeteer working in NYC and abroad. His works have been presented in Europe, South America, and Russia, nationally, and in many local venues including New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center, City Center, and Danspace Project. He holds degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, and has performed for Tere O’Connor Dance, Douglas Dunn & Dancers, Rebecca Lazier, Yoshiko Chuma, John Kelly, Dan Hurlin, and Basil Twist, among others.

RAY DONDERO (Ensemble/Company Manager) is a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and lover of all things puppetry. They are a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut’s Design and Technical Theatre undergraduate program, focusing on scenic and costume design, as well as printmaking, puppetry, and animation. Their scenic and costume design for REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN. was recognized and showcased by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Assuming the role of company manager, they are proud to have cultivated a loving and supportive environment in which this incredible team has made magic!

KEVIN RABINOVICH (Stage Manager) is an abolitionist producer, director, and political organizer based in New York City. Over the last 10 years, he has produced summer camps, rallies at the White House, music festivals, and over 50 TEDx Talks. He currently serves as Director of Advance for NYC Democratic Socialists of America, volunteers with Sunrise Movement, and in 2020, was an advance person and national scheduler to Senator Bernie Sanders. Select credits: The International Emmy Awards, PASS OVER on Broadway, WAITRESS on Broadway, and HARMONY (Off-Broadway). http://KevinRabinovich.me.

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The National Theater Project, New York State Council for the Arts , Hamid and Christina Moghadam Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Jim Henson Foundation , Flora Foundation, Neda Nobari Foundation, and Brooklyn Arts Council

Special thanks to our generous donors

Vernon Davis Grizzard III, Francis and Dionne Najafi, Tahbazof Family Foundation, Maximum Difference Foundation, Bijan and Soraya Amin Foundation, and Primex International Trading, and Yaghmaie Family Charitable Fund

Additional support provided by

Rostam Zafari, Farhad Mohammadi, Parto Moshayedi, Amir Farman Farma, Michael Sabourian and Mrs. Massoudeh Sudeh Sabiurian, Haleh Emrani, Razi Family Foundation, Andrew Tavakoli, Sunset Franchise Capital, Gholamali Yaganeh, Niloofar and Bahmani Fakhimi, Nader Sanai, Alex Ramzoo, Khosrow Hakakian, Kazem and Karen Yahyapour and the Iranian Association of North Carolina

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the following individuals who have helped us throughout this journey: Mark Amin, Rostam Zafari, Mahsa Hakimi, Ram Devineni, Bessy and Navid Khonsari, Amir Farman Farma, Ali Amin, Mohammad Amin, and Farhad Mohammadi.

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Jessica Malek Director of Development and Education

Tom Adams and Gene Leggett

TITAS Co-Founders

700 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201

Administrative Office: 214.978.2855 · Box Office: 214.880.0202

Dare to Discover Our Dallas

Comprehensively transformed and perfectly situated the Sheraton Dallas Hotel is connecting guests to all Dallas has to offer. You’ll be stepping into a stylish hotel with stunning spaces, connecting you with redesigned guest rooms and public areas, including restaurants and bars and our Sheraton Club Lounge.

A stay at the Sheraton Dallas is a stay at the center of the city and an invitation to explore. Steps from our front door you can discover the city’s leading attractions, culture, restaurants, shopping and more.

Embrace the excitement and culture downtown Dallas has to offer with a stay at the Sheraton Dallas.