CCQ theatre arts graduates present play ‘The Trial of Mr Meem’

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Arts in Theatre Arts programme at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) presented a play titled 'The Trial of Mr Meem', as a graduation project for the academic year 2022-2023.
The play was supervised by artist, Saad Burshaid, professor of acting and directing at CCQ, and written by scriptwriter, Mahfouz Abdel Rahman. Two students, specialised in decor, also participated in designing the scenography of the stage.
The theatrical performance witnessed a remarkable audience turnout, including Dr al-Jazi al-Marri, dean of Liberal Arts Division, Dr Said Ennaji, head of Theatre Arts Department, as well as several professors, students, theatre artists, and TV personalities.
The play, which shed light on a number of social issues with a beautiful directorial vision, was performed and directed by five male and three female graduates who excelled in their roles and successfully conveyed the author's message through a delicate portrayal that captivated the audience; namely: Moumen Saad as "The Judge," Khaled al-Tamimi as "The Lawyer," Abdullah Mohammed as "The Police Chief," and Ibrahim Salem as "Mr Meem." The female students included Heba Lotfy as "The Prosecutor," Sara al-Wudayani as "The Governor's Representative," and Amal Boushahri as "The Witness." The stage scenography was designed by graduates Mashael Malik and Zahra Hussein.
Dr al-Jazi al-Marri, dean of Liberal Arts Division, praised the performance, describing it as a harmonious and outstanding theatrical work that entertained the audience and received a good response including both the students' acting performance and the theatrical direction, as well as the selection of sets and costumes that are suitable for the nature of the work and its characters. Furthermore, she commended the appropriate selection of the relevant and meaningful theatrical text, as well as the excellent linguistic performance using classical Arabic, among other creative contributions from the graduates of the theater arts programme.
She added that the Liberal Arts Division represents a nurturing ground for student creativity in various fields, discovering students' artistic and theatrical talents and establishing the necessary plans to support and develop them, with the aim of enriching Qatari society.