Scarlet Stone

The Scarlet Stone is a multidisciplinary and collaborative work told in the language of dance-theatre that combines music, dance, and animation.

The piece is based on the last work of Siavash Kasrai, Moher-ye Sorkh (Scarlet Stone). It uses the modern rendition of the ancient Persian mythology by Kasrai to portray the current struggle of the people of Iran, especially those of the youth and women, in their brave quest for freedom and democracy.

As artists of the Iranian diaspora, our goal is to make this project directly relevant to the current political and social climate of Iran. The project will also include a number of colloquiums, which will involve key scholars to discuss the history of Iran in the past 50 years. 

Credits - Scarlet Stone (2011)

• Adapted, Composed and Directed by Shahrokh Yadegari
• Choreography by Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam
• Performed by:
  • Shahrokh Moshkin Ghalam (Sohrab)
  • Afshin Mofid (Rostam)
  • Miriam Perez (Tahmineh)
  • Ida Saki (Gordafarid)
    and
  • Fatemeh Habibizad (Story Teller, Ferdowsi)
• Set and Interactive Projections: Ian Wallace
• Lighting: Omar Ramos and Kristin Hayes