Arab theater festival begins

AMMAN— The 19th Zarqa Arab Theater Festival kicked off on Sunday at the King Abdullah II Cultural Center, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
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The festival, coinciding with the celebration of Jordan’s centenary, was organized by the Zarqa Troupe for Dramatic Arts. The troupe was founded 29 years ago by a group of Jordanian theater artists and musicians.

Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the festival’s opening included a short film celebrating Jordan’s centenary, a presentation on the plays that will be presented this year, the honoring of artist Juliet Awad and artistic and musical performances presented by the Radio and Television Troupe.

The festival also includes many plays, critical seminars, and an acting workshop, according to Petra.

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