theater, artistic practice, & civic life in algeria
dr. jane e. goodman
Theater Demolition
In June 2009, the Osmane Fethi Theater was demolished by the state to clear the way for a port and seascape beautification project.
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Some actors sleep in the theater the night before it was to be demolished. June 13, 2009
Actor Bachir Boudjemaa faces the impending demolition of the theater he has acted in since the age of three. June 13, 2009
Fatiha Boudjemaa watches as young boys and men build a symbolic barricade in the street. June 13, 2009
The theater empties out. The truck outside will take El Moudja’s equipment to their new location. June 13, 2009
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