namyeshgahs
A namyeshgah is a type of traditional Persian theater that emerged in the late Qajar era and continued to be popular through the Pahlavi period. The term itself is derived from the Persian words "namayesh" (performance) and "gah" (place), literally meaning "place of performance." These theaters were often characterized by their simple stages, sometimes with minimal sets, and a focus on dialogue and acting.
Namyeshgah performances typically involved troupes of actors who would travel and perform in various towns and