Umm Al-Fahm Theater Wins Best Actress Award at Zarqa Festival

Umm Al-Fahm Theater and Cinema has achieved a new artistic milestone, with actress Amima Sarhan winning the Best Actress award at the 24th Arab Zarqa Summer Theater Festival in Jordan. Sarhan received the award for her role in the play "Bada'i," presented by the Umm Al-Fahm Theater and Cinema. This recognition highlights the growing presence of the Umm Al-Fahm theater on the Arab stage and its commitment to producing professional artistic works that provide local talent opportunities to engage with diverse theatrical experiences.

The play "Bada'i" featured performances by Amima Sarhan and Ibrahim Abu Shakra, directed by Osama Masri, with technical contributions from Heba Ighbariya (makeup and costumes) and Amir Khlayleh. The production emphasized a cohesive integration of acting, directing, and technical elements.

Sarhan's award is seen as a significant artistic validation of her performance, her ability to embody a character, and her stage presence. The theater emphasized that individual awards are a result of collective effort, linking successful acting to directorial vision, character development, and overall production quality. This success underscores the professional standards Umm Al-Fahm Theater strives to maintain.

A delegation from the Umm Al-Fahm municipality, including acting mayor Nasser Khalid Ighbariya, accompanied the play. The festival provided a platform for cultural exchange, allowing participants to meet artists, discuss the state of Arab theater, and explore avenues for its development.

The participation in the Zarqa festival is viewed as crucial for fostering connections within the Arab theater community, showcasing Palestinian cultural identity from within Israel, and testing productions against varied artistic standards. Umm Al-Fahm Theater expressed pride in the achievement, viewing it as recognition of the artistic effort behind "Bada'i" and a collective success. The award serves as motivation to continue developing theatrical productions and expanding international participation.