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Raw Materials Theatre Company
Making theatre from the raw materials of life.
Raw Materials Theatre Company is dedicated to collaborating with artistic and community partners to transform lived experiences into impactful, theatrical productions that transcend traditional boundaries of space and institution.
Haddy Kreie
Co-Director
Haddy is an accomplished theatre director, scenic and costume designer, scenic artist, and fine art painter, known for creating immersive worlds and engaging narratives. Her work blends diverse elements to craft dynamic stories that resonate deeply with audiences. With a career enriched by experiences such as serving with the Peace Corps in Madagascar, conducting academic research in West Africa, teaching at the university level, and working with theatre companies across the country, she brings a unique perspective and a spirit of innovation to her creative endeavors. Committed to exploring new media and expanding her skill set, she is dedicated to fostering community and enhancing empathy through her imaginative work.
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Jackie Viskup
Co-Director
Jackie Viskup, PhD, is a theatre artist, educator, and scholar with a focus on community engagement through the performing arts. Her work aims to provide platforms for communities to communicate with and learn from each other through the nuance of creative writing and performance. She has collaborated with universities and non-profit arts organizations across the United States to produce and direct applied theatre projects about topics such as military service, relationship abuse, war, immigration, workers’ rights, and mental health.
Yassi Jahanmir
Co-Director
Yassi Jahanmir is an Iranian Italian American theatre director. Known for her global approach, collectivist process, and audacious physicality, Yassi has helmed a variety of productions from Ancient Greek tragedy to commedia dell’arte to experimental and brand-new work. Yassi has worked as a director and educator in the United States (New York City, California, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan), Kuwait, UAE, and Italy. Trained as a theatre historian, Yassi is invested in connecting the historical context of the play to present-day conditions. Trained as a synchronized swimmer, Yassi is attentive to detail, loves hypertheatricality and the absurd. Yassi co-founded the Tucson Fringe Festival, which is now in its twelfth year. She holds degrees in theater and performance studies from UC Berkeley, NYU, and UC Santa Barbara.
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