Nafiye Nasıl Şarkıcı Olamadı

Nafiye is a shy and fragile woman who, throughout her life, has been unable to pursue her desires and has constantly faced oppression, never able to voice her thoughts. However, Nafiye's joy is her greatest defense. The source of her joy lies in songs. She has always tried to cling to life through the songs she sings from within. One day, while working as a cleaner at a theater, a major argument breaks out. The technical crew, in the process of dismantling the set after the performance, abruptly leaves. As Nafiye touches the remnants of the set and props from that night's performance, she becomes triggered. The spotlight that shines on her and moves with her transports her to a completely different emotional state. She begins to tell the stories she has never been able to express throughout her life – the most difficult, the funniest, the most beautiful, and the most poignant stories and dreams.

"For women in this land, singing is never just about singing. From the moment they are born until they grow up, they are constantly faced with obstacles. Each song, in a way, unties a knot. When a woman's voice rises, her world becomes more beautiful."

Written and performed by: Bihter Dinçel.
The management and design team included: Emrah Eren as the project consultant, Ataberk Öğe as the lighting designer, and Çağatay Özkaya as the music designer. Ahmet Balta served as the director's assistant/associate director. The poster photograph was taken by Emre Mollaoğlu. [1, 2]
The musical performances are provided by a team of musicians including Çağatay Özkaya, Buğrahan Kaya, Mahmut İnanç, Berkay Çetin, Can Güneri, Samet Çelikel, and Sinem Hondoroğlu. The voice actors include Mahmut İnanç, Murat Akkoyunlu, Yağmur Ali Dinçel, Çağatay Özkaya, Hakan Güven, Ahmet Balta, and Emrah Eren. [1, 2]
The play, a co-production between Lemur Company and Tiyatro Yağmur, is:
The play encompasses elements of comedy, tragedy, and drama.
85 minutes - Single act.