13.07.2026

On 13 July 2026, at the “Xhemajli Berisha” Cultural House in Prizren, NGO Equality and Artpolis premiered the Forum Theatre performance “Our Stories, Our Stage”, developed within the BIG – Barabar Grassroots Initiative and the project “Our Stories, Our Stage: Forum Theatre as a Tool for Dialogue and Change among Young People,” implemented by Integra and NGO CASA with the support of the European Union.

The performance created a space for meaningful dialogue on ethnic and gender discrimination, prejudice, and the social norms that continue to shape the lives of young people. Through stories about business, employment, and family life, the stage reflected realities experienced by many communities.

One of the most powerful moments was Majla’s story—a young woman repeatedly searching for work, only to be told that she lacks experience. Yet how can experience be gained when no one is willing to offer a first opportunity? As one closed door follows another, staying home becomes harder to imagine, and leaving in search of a future abroad begins to feel like the only option. Her story echoed the voices of many young people who are not asking for privilege, but for a fair chance.

As Forum Theatre, “Our Stories, Our Stage” did not provide ready-made answers. Instead, it invited the audience to participate, challenge existing realities, and imagine together a society built on equality, dignity, and mutual respect.

Cast: Amina Shabani, Meldina Mislimi, Anes Huskić, Melisa Elezi, Rahin Karče, Alan Mustafi, Omar Bećiri and Daris Hodža.
Mentor: Xhevdet Doda
Light & Sound: Flamur Krasniqi

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„Naše priče, naša scena“ – kada pozorište postane glas zajednice

13.07.2026

U Domu kulture „Xhemajli Berisha“ u Prizrenu, 13. jula 2026. godine, NVO Equality i Artpolis premijerno su izveli predstavu forumskog pozorišta „Naše priče, naša scena“, realizovanu u okviru projekta BIG – Barabar Grassroots Initiative i projekta „Naše priče, naša scena: Forum teatar kao alat za dijalog i promjenu među mladima“, koji implementiraju Integra i NVO CASA uz podršku Evropske unije.

Predstava je otvorila prostor za razgovor o etničkoj i rodnoj diskriminaciji, predrasudama i društvenim normama koje oblikuju svakodnevni život mladih. Kroz priče o poslovanju, zapošljavanju i porodičnim odnosima, publika je prepoznala stvarnost koja često ostaje neizgovorena.

Posebno snažan odjek ostavila je priča mlade Majle, koja se iznova suočava s istim pitanjem: kako steći radno iskustvo ako niko ne pruža prvu priliku? Kada se vrata zatvaraju jedno za drugim, mnogi mladi počinju vjerovati da jedini izlaz vodi daleko od kuće. Njena priča nije bila samo lična – bila je glas brojnih mladih koji sanjaju dostojanstven život u svojoj zajednici.

Kao forum predstava, „Naše priče, naša scena“ nije ponudila gotove odgovore. Umjesto toga, pozvala je publiku da zajedno promišlja, predlaže drugačije ishode i pokaže da promjena počinje onda kada odlučimo da ne budemo samo posmatrači.

Igrali: Amina Šabani, Meldina Mislimi, Anes Huskić, Melisa Elezi, Rahin Karče, Alan Mustafi, Omar Bećiri i Daris Hodža.
Mentor: Dževdet Doda
Svjetlo i zvuk: Flamur Krasnići