“A Song of a Deformed Soldier” is the first play that deals with the compulsory military conscription amongst Druze community which is part of the Palestinian community in Israel.

The play constituted a turning point in the theatrical production, combining sundry forms of theatrical art such puppets, pantomime and masks and was written by a group of writers and edited and arranged by the director in an exceptional manner. 

An Arab soldier is in conflict with the military authority which is trying to sever and ditach him from his identity and reality and making him join the minorities’ army unit but he fights back and refuses the draft which ultimately leads him to his tragic end.

The play managed to be showed on different stages across the country before it was banned in 1986 by the Israeli theatre and cinema censorship due to its subject matter. This in its turn generated interest from the public, successfully delivering its message.

The play is a tribute to the late Palestinian actor Zidane Salamy, the pioneer of the Palestinian pantomime who refused the military draft. 

Directed and Decorated by: Fouad Awad

 Casting: Mohamed Odeh Allah, the late artist Zidan Salama, Karma Zoubi, Rawya Jarjoura, Areen Omari, Moaz Osama Khurma “Badour Al Atfal”.

Written by: Fouad Awad and the artistic team based on writings by Salman Natour, Samih Al Qasim and Said Naffaa

Costume Design: Ghosoub Sarhan

Sound Effects: Louis Chauvani

Lighting Design: Afif Abu Jawhar

Videographer: Ahmed Al-Masry

Poster and brochure design: Sharif Waked

Singing by the artist: Rim Banna