Chaos play by Mariam Al Zaimi.. Man's struggle between absurdity and reality

Maryam Al Zaimi's play embodies a world immersed in chaos, both on the internal level of the characters and on the external level of social conditions.

Chaos as a Mirror of Human Disorder The play reflects multi-dimensional conflicts, such as guilt, betrayal, and class ambitions, giving it a philosophical depth that touches on human issues and their struggle with themselves and their society.

Chaos here is not just an absurdity, but a dramatic device that drives the narrative. The transition between scenes does not follow a traditional sequence, but rather reflects the absurdity of life, leaving the audience free to participate in interpreting the events and connecting them to each other.

Scenography: Visual chaos as a psychological extension The scenography played a fundamental role in enhancing the viewer’s sense of chaos and disorder. From the speakers suspended by strings, symbolizing social pressures, to the dynamic spatial distribution of the characters, the theatrical space was able to embody the feelings of tension and psychological siege that the characters suffered from.

Each visual element reflects the state of the characters, as if they were puppets controlled by hidden forces. This interplay of visual and psychological chaos places the viewer in a state of anxiety and deep emotional engagement with the work.

Performance: Embodying the chaos between artistic honesty and psychological tension The characters in the play gave a masterful performance that reflected the psychological pressure each of them was experiencing. Dhikra represented the internal conflict associated with disappointment, while Ashraf embodied class ambition and the social conflicts that accompany it.

The use of movement and sound was distinctive, conveying the internal and external tension of the characters clearly. On the other hand, Amin Nasour’s performance was profound and expressive of the character’s complexities, while Maryam Al Zaimi showed her directorial brilliance in directing the cast to create harmony between the elements of performance and the psychological tension of the work.

The play was able to transform chaos into a philosophical experience that raises questions about the absurdity of reality and social and human conflicts.

Although the ending was directed by an explicit idea, the entire work pushes the viewer to search for personal answers to existential conflicts, giving the work a timeless character that transcends the theater to imitate everyday life.