VOICED: Moroccan theatre group breaks taboos

The video discusses the Duba Theater in Morocco, which uses comedy to address societal issues discreetly. Despite existing taboos, the theater performs at the French Institute, tackling topics like politics, religion, and sex. The aim is to reconnect Moroccans with theater by making it relevant to their lives. The theater is seen as a form of activism, emphasizing art's role in society and its inherent political nature. The actors aspire to perform beyond the French Institute's walls.

How do young actors in Morocco use theater to address societal issues?

• Through discreet comedy

• Through musical performances

• By directly explaining the problems

• By avoiding controversial topics

What makes the French Institute of Robot unique in the context of Moroccan theater?

• It allows performances on all topics, including sensitive ones

• It only hosts international plays

• It is the largest theater in Morocco

• It focuses solely on traditional Moroccan plays

What is the primary goal of the theater performances at the French Institute?

• To entertain tourists

• To encourage Moroccans to return to the theater

• To promote international collaborations

• To preserve ancient Moroccan traditions

How do the theater founders view their work in terms of politics?

• They see it as purely entertainment

• They consider it a political project

• They believe art is inherently political

• They avoid any political implications

What future aspiration do the actors have for their performances?

• To focus on digital performances

• To perform in international festivals

• To collaborate with famous directors

• To take their art outside the French Institute