The management board of Sharm El-Sheikh International Theater Festival for Youth (SITFY), chaired by director Mazen El-Gharabawy, announced that the eighth edition will bear the name of veteran Egyptian actress Samira Mohsen.
The eighth edition is scheduled to take place between (25-30) November 2023 in Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate. The slogan of the upcoming edition is: “Nothing Is Impossible for Believers”.
Dr. Samira Mohsen said she is glad because the eighth edition bears her name. She didn’t expect that celebration from SITFY or other festivals. She pointed out that dedication and sincerity lead to success and excellence. According to the “Egypt Today” website, these qualities ideally introduce artists to the audience.
Dr. Samira Mohsen is an actress, writer, and producer. She was born on July 14 in Cairo. She graduated from the Department of Psychology and Sociology at Ain Shams University and the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. She obtained a Master’s Degree and a PhD from the Soviet Union. She was the head of the Department of Acting and Directing at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts. She presented multiple theatrical works with directors like Mr. Kamal Yassin, who gave her first show as a second-year student at the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts.
Furthermore, she presented “Khayal Al-Zil,” written by Dr. Rashad Roushdy and starring veteran actress Samiha Ayoub. Later, she showed “Re7lat Qetar” and “Chahine Ma Mat” with veteran actor Emad Hamdy. She presented “Samson and Delilah” with Dr. Nabil Al-Alfi, starring actress Sohair Al-Bably, actor Nour Al-Sherif, and actor Hamdy Gaith. She also presented “The Man and the Shadow” with the iconic director Hassan Abd El-Salam, written by Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud and starring actor Salah Mansour and actor Mohamed Wafiq. She also presented theatrical works with artist and director Karam Motawie, director Galal Al-Sharqawy, and other iconic directors.
