Manijeh Mohamedi Information

Manijeh Mohamedi

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Biography

Manijeh Mohamedi
2 September 1944, Tehran, Iran
Theatre Director, Translator, University Lecturer
Education:

Master’s in Theatre from San Francisco State University, California, USA
Bachelor’s in Theatre from University of California, Berkeley
Specialization in Drama Therapy from San Francisco, USA
Member of the National Association for Drama Therapy
Level 1 Artistic Evaluation Certificate from the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance

Life and Career

Manijeh Mohamedi is one of the most distinguished figures in Iranian theatre, excelling in directing, writing, translating, and teaching. She was one of the pioneers in introducing and practicing Drama Therapy in Iran. In addition to teaching at universities in Iran and the USA, she has participated in various national and international theatre festivals and has served as a judge in numerous theatre competitions.

Theatrical Works

Direction & Translation of Plays

Writer & Director: Savushun (1999–2001)
Translation, Direction & Set Design:
- The Maids (1977)
- Second-Class Citizen (1982)
Translation & Direction:
- Medea (1978)
- State of Siege (1979)
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1985)
- View from the Bridge (2004–2005)
- Amadeus (2008)
- Twelve Angry Men (2009)

Plays Staged in the USA

Throughout her career, Mohamedi has directed and staged several plays in the United States, including:

The Curtain (1972), The Elephant (1972), The Maids (1973)
The Inspector General (1994)
The Little Prince (2002)

Published Works (Translation & Authorship)

Plays & Screenplays

State of Siege – Franco Solinas (1979)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – Dale Wasserman (2002)
Amadeus – Peter Shaffer (2009)
View from the Bridge – Arthur Miller (2009)
The Exonerated – Jessica Blank (2008)
The Fall from Mount Morgan – Arthur Miller (2009)
The Life of an Artist – Jean Anouilh (2009)

Books on Theatre Studies

Improvisation in Theatre – Philip Bernardi (1997)
Drama Therapy (Research articles in various journals)

Academic & Teaching Career

Besides her career in directing and writing, Manijeh Mohamedi has been actively teaching in both Iranian and American universities:

Iran

University of Tehran, Faculty of Fine Arts
University of Art, Tehran
Islamic Azad University
University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

USA

Alameda College, California
San Francisco College, California
University of Washington, St. Louis
California Association for Drama Therapy

Awards & Honors

Best Director Award – San Jose International Festival (1991)
Certificate of Appreciation from Iran’s Ministry of Culture (1997, 2000, 2003)
Award & Statuette from Women’s Theatre Festival (2006)
Best Professor Award from Islamic Azad University (2007)
Recognition & Award on World Theatre Day (multiple years)

Video Index

Chapters:

Childhood and Adolescence
Education and Work Experience in Iran and the U.S.
Family Life and the Influence of Profession on Lifestyle
Collected Works – Part 1
Collected Works – Part 2
Collected Works – Part 3
Television Series, Films, and TV Theater
Ongoing Projects
Other Activities, Festivals, and Recognitions
Memorable Experiences
Theater, Art, and Culture

Art for Art’s Sake or Art for the People
Thoughts on Other Art Forms
Perspectives on the World of Theater
Reasons for the West’s Superiority in Theater
On the Conference Comparing Contemporary Theater in Iran and the U.S.
Comparison of Three Generations in Iranian Theater
The Differences Between the Worlds of Novels, Theater, and Cinema
On Dramatic Literature and the Evolution of Theater in Iran
Differences Between Acting in Cinema and Theater
On New Artistic Forms
The Relationship Between Modernism and National Art

Experience and Work Methods

The Evolution of One’s Worldview Over a Lifetime
Challenges and the Process of Selecting Subjects
If You Hadn’t Entered the World of Theater, What Profession Would You Have Chosen?
The Influence of Iranian Culture and Long-Term Stay Abroad on Artistic Activities
The Process of Staging a Play and the Role of Research
On Adaptations and the Lesser Use of Iranian Plays
Have You Ever Taken a Long Break from Work? What Have You Gained from Theater?
The Key to Success and Daily Routines
What Kind of Relationship Do You Have with Theater, and What Have You Learned from It?
Which of Your Works Do You Love the Most? Is There a Work You Wish You Had Created?
Where Do You Feel at Home—Iran or the U.S.?