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At the crossroads of love, art and truth, Radio Transistor brings to the stage the creative synergy of Yara Zakhour and Adon Khoury. The play, showing at Le Monnot theater from October 9 to November 2 at 7:30 PM, unfolds as a romantic comedy that unexpectedly shifts into dark comedy, reflecting on human connections and the realities that disrupt them.

Radio Transistor is a play by Yara Zakhour and Adon Khoury, staged at Le Monnot Theater from October 9 until November 2. Blending comedy with the sharp edges of dark humor, the piece explores human relationships and the fine line between laughter and unsettling truth.

Working as a creative duo on stage and in life, Yara and Adon bring a rare synergy to their work. Their partnership extends from the writing process to rehearsals, direction and performance, making their collaboration as personal as it is professional.

When speaking about how it feels to work together again, they both acknowledge their shared rhythm, “We’re very lucky. Rarely do you find someone who shares the same thoughts and aspirations as you. We are used to working together, plus we are partners in real life, which makes it easier for us to adapt to each other’s schedule and share a common space for rehearsals. We get along on a daily basis and there’s also this stage chemistry between us. This makes things easier. Besides, we respect each other’s perceptions, as we both would like the play to be a success.”

When it comes to roles, they navigate a delicate balance. As Yara explains, “I rely on Adon from the writing and directing perspective, while we both work on each other’s way of acting. I feel more confident when it comes to acting and production.” Despite the challenges of wearing multiple hats, both emphasize the trust that grounds their process, “We trust each other when it comes to the directing process. We also do trust a few people, like two or three, who would grant us some advice.”

The journey of bringing Radio Transistor to life was neither quick nor simple. “It took us almost a year to write down the script. The play was supposed to be out in October 2024, but the war made things different. Looking back on it after a year, we reshuffled the text as per the retrospective maturity and insight. It’s not easy to work on it technically, since we’re writing, acting and directing, but it is enriching and challenging as well. We meticulously worked on the text, the scenography and the acting.”

The story itself captures the unpredictability of human connection. “The plot tackles people’s relationships. It discusses two people who meet in a train station and they start sharing their lives. The girl finds him a bit weird but funny. She’s an artist and a painter, while he’s a researcher. They fall in love. However, the end hits her with a striking truth about him, which changes each character’s ultimate truth.”

Although the script starts out light, the emotional depth emerges unexpectedly. “It is a fun script, the play is really cool to watch as a comedy. Still, the ending is unexpected as the play turns into dark comedy.”