theater, artistic practice, & civic life in algeria

dr. jane e. goodman

Osmane Fethi Theater

The Osmane Fethi Theater served as El Moudja's home for nearly two decades.


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Entrance to the Osmane Fethi Theater

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The Osmane Fethi Theater was in a row of houses originally occupied by Spanish fishermen.

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Director Djilalli Boudjemaa in front of the theater.

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Before El Moudja turned the building into a theater, it was a restaurant. This photograph shows the outside of the building before El Moudja occupied it.

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The bar, here decorated with theatrical images, reveals the building's history as a restaurant.

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Universal symbol of the theatrical arts.

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The theater literally overlooked the sea. A fish restaurant run by the Boudjemaa family was beside it.

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The window overlooking the sea was a favorite gathering spot.

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Geranium growing in the window.

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Interior of the theater.

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Interior of the theater.

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Props from former plays add to the theater's atmosphere.

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Props from former plays add to the theater's atmosphere.

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Sound and light booth.

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Sound and light booth.