A dialogue in a war zone between partners who are supposed to be enemies

The stage, as we know it, is a place where characters collide, stories unfold and an audience is drawn into another world and space. But what happens when theatre is transferred to the worlds of therapy and activism? Dramatherapy and Theatre of the Oppressed offer a unique view of the power inherent in the theatre as a tool for therapy and social change. This conversation was conducted after the events of 7 October 2023, as the war in Gaza is still going on. In it, we discuss how drama and theatre can help diasporic groups deal with complex identities, process historical traumas, strengthen community bonds and promote social change. The conversation between us (which was supposed to be an interview) began as a meeting between two different worlds and quickly turned into a dialogue that revealed that when the similar and the different are observed together, a dialogue is possible, in which everyone can contribute their unique point of view. We left full of hope and inspiration, and we hope you will too.