Honoring Theatrical Creators

There are many names of artists, critics and theatre makers who deserve to be honoured, but no festival can honour all those who deserve it.

History of Honoring Theatrical Creators

Dr. Sameh Mahran, President of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, confirmed in important statements that the festival has been keen, since its first session, to honour a number of theatre artists with outstanding contributions and achievements that contributed to the progress of Egyptian theatre, regardless of their artistic orientations, whether experimental or otherwise.

According to Mahran, honoring theatrical creators is a way to appreciate their giving and contribution to the theater’s journey, and to send a message to the new generations that talent, giving, and dedication to the theater are the means to gain the respect and appreciation of their community.

Selecting Honorees

Mahran pointed out that there are many names that deserve to be honored, but no festival can honor all those who deserve it. Hence, the festival chooses a number of theater people every year, whether they are writers, critics, actors, or other theater makers, so that they represent, as much as possible, all trends and generations.

These were honored by the festival during its sessions: Experimental Theatre Festival

Mahran reviewed a number of names that were honored during the festival’s various sessions, including – without prejudice to titles – many stars from different directions: Saad Ardash – Alfred Farag – Karam Motawea – Director Ahmed Zaki – Ahmed Abdel Halim – Galal El Sharkawy – Shawky Abdel Hakim – Abdullah Ghaith – Samiha Ayoub – Mohamed Sobhi – Lenin El Ramly – Mahmoud Yassin – Sanaa Gamil – Amina Rizk – Omar El Hariri – Sohair El Morshedy – Mohamed El Defrawy – Amal Bakir – Sami Khashaba – Mahmoud Azmy – Fathia El Assal – Ragaa Hussein – Gamil Ratib – Mahfouz Abdel Rahman – Ezzat El Alaili – Naji Shaker – Abu El Ela El Salamouni – Hassan El Geretly – Essam El Sayed – Khaled Galal – Nasser Abdel Moneim – Galal Hafez – Hazem Shabl, and other great theatrical creators whose rich and generous history cannot be ignored.

Announcement of Honorees

Mahran confirmed that the honorees of the 31st session will be announced during the press conference on Tuesday, August 20, at 7 pm at the Egyptian Opera House, at the headquarters of the Supreme Council of Culture, and in the Grand Conference Hall on the third floor.

Conclusion

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre has a long history of honoring theatrical creators who have made significant contributions to the progress of Egyptian theatre. By recognizing these individuals, the festival aims to send a message to the new generations about the importance of talent, giving, and dedication to the theater.

FAQs

* Who is eligible to be honored by the festival?
+ The festival honors theatre artists, critics, and makers who have made outstanding contributions to the progress of Egyptian theatre, regardless of their artistic orientations.
* How does the festival select its honorees?
+ The festival chooses a number of theater people every year, representing different trends and generations, to honor their achievements and contributions.
* When and where will the honorees of the 31st session be announced?
+ The honorees will be announced during the press conference on Tuesday, August 20, at 7 pm at the Egyptian Opera House, at the headquarters of the Supreme Council of Culture, and in the Grand Conference Hall on the third floor.