It was in 2007 that we: two actresses Mariana Yeghiazaryan and Zhanna Hovakimyan founded “Theater 8 troupe" with the aim to be free in our decisions and choices of repertoire. In the search of new experience and professional development, we have cooperated and enjoyed our plays with different directors and invited actors, 

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In 2007 was the premiere of the first play "The Maids"(by J. Janet) director Suren Shahverdyan. With this play, the group took part in the following events:

• 2007 - "Haig Fest" 5th International Theater Festival in Armenia;

• 2009 - "The Black Sea Countries" 9th International Theater Festival in Trabzon-Turkey;

• 2009 - "Belaya Vezha" 14th International Theater Festival in Brest-Belarus;

• 2010 - "Apostrof" 12th International Theater Festival in Prague Czech Republic and was awarded the 1st prize of festival;

• 2010 - "Bunte Buhne" 10th International Theater Festival in Fellbach

• 2016 - Babel F.A.S.T 2016 Festival in Romania.

 

In 2010, a new play was staged: "Closer" (by P.Marber). Director Serge Melik-Hovsepyan. The play was introduced in the following festivals: 

• 2011 - "Revolutions" 11th International Theater Festival;

• 2012 - "Interampa" International Theater Festival in Lithuania.

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Since 2013, the organization has implemented a number of projects on raising human rights through performing arts:

• "I'm a woman". Issue of concern: Women’s rights and domestic violence,

• “No humans”. Issue of concern: Gender selective abortions in Armenia,

• "7 Days Left". Issue of concern: Girls' education and early marriages,

• "Manna". Issue of concern: Integration of refugees (Syrian-Armenians). 

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​The troupe is constantly experimenting by using visual art as an advocacy tool and a non-formal education tool for raising social issues (e.g. girls’ education, domestic violence, sex-selective abortion, etc.).