The play "The Flower Seller" comes within this path, alongside other experiences Suleiman has undertaken in the field of children's theater.
Speaking to Al Ghad, Suleiman explained that her orientation toward children's theater stems from her interest in presenting works that respect the mind and imagination of this age group, granting them the opportunity to follow the show through a clear story, characters, and situations, far from a direct method of presenting ideas.
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Writing and performing for children impose different conditions. A child interacts with theater through imagery, sound, and character as much as through dialogue. Therefore, the choice of actor, their performance style, and their stage presence become an essential part of the show's ability to reach its audience, alongside lighting, music, movement, and set design.
In addressing these issues, Suleiman relies on presenting situations through drama and characters, where the child sees behavior and its consequences within the context of events, rather than transforming the play into direct educational lecturing. This gives the work room for movement and dialogue, leaving the recipient the opportunity to follow the idea and understand it through the unfolding show.
Suleiman's experience in this field also opens the door to discuss the presence of children's theater in schools, cultural centers, and governorates, and the need for shows that reach a broader audience rather than remaining confined to specific seasons or locations. Continuous production allows artists to develop their experiences and provides children with cultural and artistic choices that go beyond digital content.
Suleiman concluded her talk by confirming the continuation of her journey in children's theater. In her upcoming works, she bets on developing this experience and presenting shows that preserve the distinctiveness of theater directed at the young in terms of topic selection, presentation style, and the artistic elements that address its audience.
Resource: Al-Ghad. Reporting: Ahmad Al-Shawabkeh
