Omar Abu Saada

Since his graduation from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus, Omar Abu Saada has worked as a dramaturge for several productions. He started his career as director when he established The Studio Theatre Company along with other fellow Syrian theater practitioners; with whom he achieved a numerous interactive theater projects taking place in rural areas. In 2004, Abu Saada presented his first play as director, "Insomnia", which was performed in Contact Theatre Festival, Manchester. Then followed: his second production, "Poster" in 2006; "Samah" in 2008, a collective improvisation performance with a group of young prisoners from Damascus Juvenile Institute; and "Al Merwad wa Al Mekhala" in 2009 at the Syrian Opera House.

Abu Saada is the author of several plays and scripts; he also organized and supervised several theatrical workshops.

Workshop with Οmar Abu Saada and Μohammad Al Attar

11 March 2012
12:00-15:00 | Dance Room | Free admission

The two Syrian theater directors and dramaturgists who participate in Meeting Points 6, Omar Abu Saada and Mohammad Al Attar, lead a workshop about the documenting of a revolution, the role of the social media and the personal accounts.

Language:
English
Addressed to:
Theater school students, actors, directors, performers, writers
Requirements:
Participants should have attended Session 1 of the Marathon of Solos & Performances, on Saturday 10 March
Reservations:
T: 213 017 8004 | Email: stegi.education@onassis.org