In a World That Hates Joy, Do You Dare to Be Happy?

 Can happiness be a crime? And how can you live happily among people who despise joy?

"The Joy Seeker" is a satirical comedy play that takes us on a journey with a hero trying to spread happiness in a hostile world. The script delves into the depths of the human psyche, boldly exploring universal themes that touch us all:

• Loneliness and depression.
• The pressures of work and life.
• The search for meaning and hope.
• The conflict between idealism and reality.
• Complex human relationships.
• True happiness versus false happiness.

"The Joy Seeker" is a play that blends laughter with tears, comedy with tragedy, in a unique tragicomic musical format.

About the Book:

• Title: The Joy Seeker (A Play).
• Author: Yasmin Imam.
• Publisher: The General Authority for Cultural Palaces (Play Scripts Series).
• Award: Winner of the first prize in the Sawiris Cultural Award for Playwriting for the year 2024/2025.

Who is this book for? This is more than just a play; it's a human experience for:

• Young adults in their twenties and thirties facing the challenges of modern society.
• Readers looking for bold and unconventional texts.
• Fans of black comedy and tragicomedy.
• Theatre enthusiasts, including artists and directors.
• Actors searching for distinctive monologues in colloquial Egyptian Arabic.

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