ONE PURE LONGING TÁHIRIH'S SEARCH

WoRLd PReMieRe one PuRe LonGinG:

TÁHiRiH's seARcH

cReATed bY eRikA bATdoRF And coMPAnY

A multidisciplinary celebration of the power of the human voice to galvanize the spirit in its quest for freedom and truth.

In 1848, at a religious conference in what is now Iran, the poet and teacher known as Táhirih, or “The Pure One,” dared to appear in public without a veil. She was arrested and subsequently put to death.

Táhirih’s mystical poetry and this notorious historical event provide the inspiration for a richly textured theatrical tapestry commissioned by Luminato. Weaving dance, poetry, Iranian, First Nation, and African American song, silk work, and lamentation into an intense theatrical exploration, a culturally diverse group of international creators - led by renowned director, performer, playwright, and teacher Erika Batdorf - challenge all of us to find our own authentic voice and the courage to speak.

“She’s poetry in motion. Batdorf is one of a kind… an electric presence.”

- Toronto Star

Commissioned by Luminato.

This project received seed funding through Toronto Arts Council’s Incubate Program, funded by the City of Toronto, Toronto Arts Foundation, and Luminato.

Meet the artists at a panel discussion. See Illuminations (page 48-49).

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