Sana'a:A training course for theater specialists from public and private universities and community colleges commenced on Monday. Organized by the Higher Education Sector in collaboration with Al-Ittihad International College, the course aims to enhance the skills of 34 participants, including activity directors and theater specialists, over a span of three days.
According to Yemen News Agency, the initiative intends to revitalize university theater as a platform for engaging students with national, educational, and social issues. Dr. Majid Al-Hudhaifi, Director General of Public and Private Higher Education Institutions, emphasized the importance of training theater supervisors and specialists. He commended the efforts of notable figures in Yemeni theater, including Abdul Karim Al-Mutawakkil, Qais Al-Samawi, and Nadhir Al-Ariqi, among others, for their contributions to the field.
Dr. Al-Hudhaifi highlighted the role of university theater in nurturing student talent and linking theatrical productions to societal issues. The course is designed to equip specialists to address these concerns through purposeful artistic expression. Abdul Karim Al-Dahhak, Director General of Activities in the Higher Education Sector, noted that this course is part of a broader plan to enhance cultural and artistic activities in educational institutions, aiming to transform university theater into a structured, sustainable practice.
The course sessions, attended by Dr. Nader Al-Hazmi and representatives from various universities and colleges, cover a range of topics including directing, acting, scriptwriting, and the implementation of theater initiatives. These sessions are set to strengthen the knowledge and capabilities of theater specialists, fostering a vibrant and competitive theatrical culture in educational settings.
