Sami Metwasi (Playwright) is a co-founder of INAD, the first professional theatre in southern Palestine (in 1995), and Al-Harah Theatre (in 2005). He has acted, directed, written, and composed music in several productions at both theatres. In addition, Mr. Metwasi has worked with Maralam Theatre (Switzerland), Interkunst Theatre (Germany), and CAT (New York). He was granted the 2001 UNESCO Scholarship for Artists in India. His favorite theatre credits include: Moot the Messenger(Hamid, Prisoner; Humana Festival), Comfort and Safety of Our Own Home(The Palestinian Prisoner), and Death of Nations(Escondido), both written and directed by Josh Fox; Live! With Pascal and Chantal (Al-Hariri, Coffee Boy), and Love From Ramallah(Arafat). For television: the mini-series “Abu-Yousef Family” (Paul); and, for film: Rana's |
