Artists Share Experiences at Egyptian Theater Festival

Renowned Artists Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in Egyptian Theater

The Egyptian Theater Festival, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, has brought together some of the most talented artists in the country to share their experiences and insights on the challenges and opportunities in Egyptian theater.

Fatima Mohamed Ali on Her Journey as an Actress

Fatima Mohamed Ali, a renowned actress, spoke about her journey in the theater industry. She presented the character of “Zainab” in the play “The Man of the Castle” and the songs added to the drama in the work, and the works that were used were at the heart of the drama. She also presented a sad character in the play “The Necklace and the Bracelet” and the audience interacted with it, and it was steadfast. She sang very sad songs in this play, and other happy songs from wedding songs, and the audience interacted very much with the character of (Hazina). Another character that she presented that was very important was the character of (Ruh) in the play “Ruh”, and in the play “Leave Yourself” she also presented the character of (Kanasa), but it was a character very rich in details, and she sang and asked the audience to sing, and she put a great effort into it, and she sang for (the broom), and she thinks she was the first to sing for the broom, and all respect to the director Gamal Yaqout because he created a very good show and was able to present her in a different way.

Amira Ahmed on Her Experience in Musical Theater

Amira Ahmed, an opera singer, shared her experience in musical theater. She said: “I am an opera singer and I sing in a dramatic context, but the experience of the play “Not Romeo and Juliet” is a rich and enjoyable experience because it is my first time acting and expressing the character in musical theatre is not an easy matter, but it requires training and the experience was enjoyable and difficult for me, and the hero in this experience is the work as a whole.”

Mahmoud Ezz El-Din on Sound and Music in Egyptian Theater

Mahmoud Ezz El-Din, a musician and actor, discussed the challenges of sound and music in Egyptian theater. He said: “We have many problems with sound and music in Egypt, and most of the problems are due to the lack of financial capabilities as well as the capabilities of the devices. The idea of ​​choosing the soundtrack for a theatrical show, at the beginning, we discuss the awareness of the director and the author together, because sometimes we find modern sounds in the year 800, so we all need to study before starting any work so that we have awareness of everything.”

The Egyptian Theater Festival

The Egyptian Theater Festival is organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, and its session bears the name of the great artist “Samiha Ayoub”, and continues until August 17, 2024, on the stages of Cairo. The Supreme Committee consists of the artist Mohamed Riad (President), the artist Yasser Sadek (Festival Director), and the General Coordinator of the Festival, Ms. Magda Abdel-Alim, and the members of the committee are: critics Alaa El-Shafei, Abla El-Roueini, writer Medhat El-Adl, writer Walid Youssef, artist Nidal El-Shafei, director Islam Imam, in addition to the membership of 6 other members in their positions, namely: the great director Khaled Galal, Head of the Cultural Production Sector, Dr. Walid Qanoush, Head of the Cultural Development Fund Sector, Dr. Ahmed Bahi El-Din, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian General Book Authority, the writer Mohamed Abdel-Hafez Nasef, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Cultural Palaces, and the great artist Ihab Fahmy, Head of the Central Administration of the National Center for Theater.

Festival activities

Fatima Mohammed Ali

Conclusion

The Egyptian Theater Festival has brought together some of the most talented artists in the country to share their experiences and insights on the challenges and opportunities in Egyptian theater. The festival has provided a platform for artists to express themselves and showcase their talents, and has also highlighted the importance of sound and music in Egyptian theater.

FAQs

Q: When is the Egyptian Theater Festival taking place?

A: The festival is taking place until August 17, 2024, on the stages of Cairo.

Q: Who is the president of the festival committee?

A: The president of the festival committee is artist Mohamed Riad.

Q: Who is the festival director?

A: The festival director is artist Yasser Sadek.