We are delighted to invite you to The Little Black Fish (ماهی سیاه کوچولو), an interdisciplinary performance inspired by the iconic story by Iranian writer Samad Behrangi.
The Little Black Fish is a powerful metaphor and political statement about curiosity, courage, freedom, resistance, and the desire to move beyond imposed boundaries. The little fish, who dares to leave the familiar waters of home and question the world around it, has become an enduring symbol of independent thought and the pursuit of freedom.
Blending textile art, storytelling, original creative music, dance, and movement, our performance reimagines this celebrated work through Persian storytelling traditions and contemporary visual and performing arts. We are excited to present this production at the McConnell Arts Center, a vibrant cultural center that brings together visual and performing arts.
Artistic Team:
- Parvaneh Hosseini – Director, Textile Artist & Storyteller; Lecturer, Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) and International Studies Program, The Ohio State University
- Lucille Toth – Assistant Director & Choreographer; Associate Professor, Department of French and Italian, The Ohio State University
- Javad Ashrafi – Musical Director & Musician
- Fatemeh Monsef Marani – Performer; Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Dance, The Ohio State University
- Peyman Majidi – Performer
Performance Details:
- Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 7:00 PM
- McConnell Arts Center (MAC)
777 Evening Street, Worthington, Ohio
Stitching Memories on Textile:
Parvaneh Hosseini's textile art exhibition, Stitching Memories on Textile, will also be on display at MAC through January 21, 2027. We encourage you to explore the exhibition during your visit to MAC.
Ticketing information:
Special Offer: $5 Tickets for Ohio State Students! Purchase $5 OSU Student Tickets
Or use promotional code GOBUCKS for General Admission Tickets
We warmly invite students, faculty, and community members to join us for this artistic journey.
We would greatly appreciate your help sharing this invitation with students, colleagues, departments, and anyone interested in literature, cultural studies, music, dance, and interdisciplinary arts.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Bests,
Parvaneh
