Welcome!

Whoever learns the work by heart,
Or through the story-teller's art

Becomes acquainted,

His life by sad defeat--although
The king of heaven be his foe--

Is never tainted.

Welcome to the blog for Inside Story: Middle Eastern Tales.

Premiering at San Diego State University's Theatre of the World Festival on March 13, 2009, Inside Story is an original play written by SDSU faculty member Dani Bedau and directed by adjunct faculty member Janet Hayatshahi. The play utilizes live performance, music, video, and Egyptian-style shadow puppets.

Inside Story asks the audience to examine the nature of friendship, the significance of identity, the delightful and difficult aspects of difference, and the value of reaching beyond what we know, of stepping out of our comfort zones.

This blog will track the incarnation of this work as it emerges through research, conversation, and collaboration.