WHEN THE WAVES HAVE COME AND GONE

TEAM

Created and Directed by: Samar Haddad King
Music by: Kinan Azmeh
Rehearsal Direction by: Zoe Rabinowitz
Performed by: Yukari Osaka, Zoe Rabinowitz, Mohammad Smahneh, and Samaa Wakim and 40 local performers in Marseille

Produced by: Claire Bejanin and Corinne Weber

Premiere: September 21, 2021 Plage de Catalan, Marseille France

Photos © Marif Deruffi
Cover photo © Heloise Lumbroso

When the waves have come and gone is an epic site-specific performance honoring the lives of refugees lost at sea, with music composed and performed by Kinan Azmeh that was performed as part of Little Amal’s 8,000km journey from Turkey to the United Kingdom. This 20 minute ensemble performance created for the beach in Marseille, France, features over 40 local performers including pre-professional and professional dancers, LGBTQ immigrant groups, and community members ages 12+.

“We are delighted to welcome Amal to Marseille. Marseille has always welcomed and watched children come to find refuge here. We will continue to do so. This is the meaning of our history, these are our principles.” Benoit Payan, Mayor of Marseille