an analysis and study of ta'zieh from the perspective ‎of the philosophy of theatre

Ta'zieh is a national and religious performance that has, in a way, transformed into a ritual in our culture. this performance is inherently rich in elements that demand contemplation regarding their dramatic weight and significance. ta'zieh is a fully theatrical scene; that is, the staging of a ta'zieh possesses dramatic characteristics that can be examined from the perspective of the philosophy of theatre, which generally addresses the concepts of performance and staging. therefore, this article seeks to discuss ta'zieh from a philosophical perspective, analyzing its different facets and its similarities to and differences from what we commonly call theatre or drama. we aim to analyze ta'zieh within a new framework, revealing its capacities in light of new theoretical discussions on theatre. in other words, in this article, we are looking for the intersection point of ta'zieh and the philosophy of theatre, discussions that have largely been neglected in our research literature, all without reducing either domain—ta'zieh or modern drama—to the other.