Sana'a:The first training course for theater specialists from public and private universities, as well as community colleges, concluded on Wednesday in the capital, Sana'a. The course was organized by the Higher Education Sector in collaboration with the International Union College.
According to Yemen News Agency, the three-day course aimed to enhance the skills of 34 participants, including activity directors and theater specialists from various universities and colleges, with the objective of revitalizing university theater. The course provided methodological tools to identify young talent in acting, playwriting, and technical production, enabling the nurturing of these talents through training and guidance.
At the closing ceremony, Abdul-Karim Al-Dahhak, Director of Activities at the Higher Education Sector, described the course as a starting point for activating student theater within Yemeni universities and colleges. He noted the initiative's focus on equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in constructive criticism and address various national, educational, and social issues.
Dr. Fathi Hashim, Dean of Al-Ittihad International College, along with his deputy, Dr. Nader Al-Hazmi, emphasized the importance of education beyond the classroom, highlighting the role of theater in developing conscious, creative individuals. They noted the active participation of theater specialists who collaborated to establish theater troupes and produce theatrical works addressing national issues.
Artist and theater instructor Qais Al-Samawi stressed that this inaugural training course marks a foundational step toward a qualitative shift in academic theater in Yemen. He encouraged the formation of theater troupes within educational institutions to participate in the inaugural University Theater Festival scheduled for this coming November.
The course concluded with the Higher Education Sector and Al-Ittihad International College honoring several pioneers of Yemeni theater for their contributions to university theater. Participants were awarded certificates of appreciation, followed by a practical theatrical performance by the session's participants.
