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Source: BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"
Roundup
11-17-05

'Beyond the Mirror' Theater Production [4min]

A joint American-Afghan theater production opens tonight in New York City. It's called Beyond the Mirror. It's billed as a journey through years of war -- portrayed through the myths, memories and first-hand accounts of ordinary Afghans. But the production also has its light moments. The World's William Troop has more.
Read entire article at BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"