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The Freedom Theatre

Jennin, Italy

The Freedom Theatre

The Freedom Theatre (Arabic: مسرح الحرية) is a community-based theatre and cultural center in the Jenin refugee camp, in Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank, Palestine. Established in 2006, the theatre aims to generate cultural resistance through the fields of popular culture and art as a c

atalyst for social change in the occupied Palestinian territories. The theatre's goals are to "develop a vibrant and creative artistic community [that] empowers children and young adults to express themselves freely and equally through art [while] emphasizing professionalism and innovation." The theatre teaches courses in film, photography, creative writing, and theatre.

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