Reza Servati
Reza Servati | |
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Servati at the funeral ceremony of Majid Bahrami | |
| Born | 3 January 1984 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Education | Dramatic Literature, Directing |
| Alma mater | Islamic Azad University (Tonekabon Branch),Tarbiat Modares University |
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| Notable work | "The List", "Wonders of Creation" |
Reza Servati (born January 3, 1984, in Tehran) is an Iranian writer, theater director, theater actor, and choreographer. He holds a bachelor's degree in dramatic literature from Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch and a master's degree in directing from Tarbiat Modares University.[1]
Theater Productions
Servati has produced and performed numerous theatrical works. Since 2003, he has been active as a writer, director, and actor in various productions. Some of his notable works include "Wonders of Creation," "Macbeth," and "The List."[1] Some of his works, such as "Macbeth" and "Wonders of Creation," have been performed in cities like Amsterdam, Batumi, Tbilisi, Poti, Chiatura, Torino, and Bologna, participating in various festivals.[2]
The Play Not Fallen
One of Reza Servati's earliest plays, Not Fallen, was selected as a distinguished performance at the 10th International University Theater Festival.[3]
Macbeth Play
The production of Macbeth, directed and written by Servati, was staged at the Fajr International Theater Festival in 2010. It won the festival's jury award and became the most-watched play of the venue.[2] The play was also performed at the 17th Rainbow Festival in Saint Petersburg and was selected as the best play of the festival by the Russian Theater Critics Association.[4] Additionally, it was staged at the Iranian Modern Arts Festival in Bologna, Italy, in 2016 and at the Gdańsk Festival in Poland in 2017.[5]
Wonders of Creation Play
Following Macbeth, Servati wrote and directed Wonders of Creation in 2011. This play was also selected as one of the top performances at the Fajr International Theater Festival.[2] It was later staged for the public at Samandarian Hall in 2013.[6] Between 2013 and 2019, Servati directed several other significant works, including The List of the Dead,[7] Body Salinity,[8] and Veronica’s Room.[9][2]
Woyzeck Play
Servati’s production of Woyzeck in the early 2010s won the Special Jury Prize in the international section of the 31st Fajr Theater Festival.[10] This play was also part of a European tour, performed at Piccolo Teatro in Italy and the Nancy Festival in France.[5]
List of Works
| Title[1][2] | Role |
|---|---|
| Az Pa Niyoftadeh | Writer, Director, Dramaturge, Actor |
| Ajaeb Al-Makhluqat | Writer, Designer, Director |
| Gom Bast | Writer, Dramaturge |
| Ta'sir-e Seda-ye Zooze-ye Bad | Writer, Dramaturge, Director |
| Macbeth | Writer, Designer, Director |
| Estentagh | Director, Actor |
| Kosoof | Director |
| Gharb-e Haghighi | Actor |
| Tan Shouri | Writer, Designer, Director |
| Crime and Punishment | Writer, Designer, Director |
| The List | Writer, Designer, Director |
| Woyzeck | Designer, Director |
| Veronica’s Room | Dramaturge, Designer, Director |
| Malone Dies | Director |
| Sangfarsh | Director |
| Estentagh | Director |
| From Ashes to Ashes | Director |
| Harakiri in Iranian Style | Writer, Dramaturge |
Awards
- Special Jury Award in the International Competition Section of the 28th Fajr International Theater Festival for the play Macbeth[11]
- Special Jury Award in the International Competition Section of the 29th Fajr International Theater Festival for Ajaeb Al-Makhluqat[12][13]
- Special Jury Award in the International Competition Section of the 31st Fajr International Theater Festival for the play Woyzeck[10]
References
- ^ a b c "Reza Servati". Iran Theater. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Reza Servati or Directing in Peace / Examining the Presence of Theater Phenomena in 2018 (Part 3)". Honar Online (in Persian). 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ [email protected] (2010-05-01). "Interview with "Reza Servati", Dramaturg and Director of "Macbeth"". Iran Theater (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ ""Macbeth" won the Russian National Theater Critics Association Award". Borna News (in Persian). 2016-05-28. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ a b ""Woyzeck" Goes on a European Tour / "Macbeth" to be Performed in Poland". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ ""Wonders of Creation" is an Audio-Visual Poem". IRNA (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ ""The List of the Dead" by Reza Servati to Be Presented". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ "Reza Servati to Stage "Body Salinity"". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ ""Veronica's Room"; An Attempt to Depict a Complex and Suspenseful Work". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ a b "Winners of the 31st Fajr International Theater Festival Announced". IRNA. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ ""Khonakaye Khatm-e Khatereh" named Best Play of the Fajr Theater Festival". Mehr News Agency. February 2010. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Fajr Theater Festival Winners Announced". BBC Persian. 21 February 2011. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Pandora and Ajaeb Al-Makhluqat Selected as This Year's Best Plays". Iran Newspaper (4730). MagIran: 27. 22 February 2011.