Karzakkan Centre performs ‘Masks Off’
Manama : The fight over money and wealth was presented through the play “Mask Off” directed by Isa Khalifa at the third edition of the Khalid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival.
The play performed by Karzakkan Youth Centre, according to the director, represents a modern fantasia tackling the fight over money and wealth between people.
Mohammed Shaheen received the jury award for the best actor in the play, which was also the first attempt by scriptwriter Amina Al Junaid.
Bahraini actor and critic, Hussain Al Asfoor, and Bahraini Director, Mohammed Ibrahim praised the crew for their performance.
12 plays are scheduled to be performed by local youth centres and clubs during the 18 day long festival, which will also include three additional shows that will be held on the sidelines of the main shows.
This year’s edition is themed #Let’s_Plant_A_Smile and aims at empowering the youth in the fields of cultural and humanitarian works.
Ahmed Mubarak, veteran Bahraini actor said that the third edition of Khalid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival For National Clubs, Youth Centres and People With Disability reflects the concern of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association and Honourary President of the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation on developing local talents and empowering the youth of the Kingdom of Bahrain and people with disabilities in the fields of art and culture.
This came during Mubarak’s visit to the festival at Muharraq Model Youth Centre in Busaiteen on Sunday.
The festival was launched on Wednesday by Hisham bin Mohammed Al-Jowder, on behalf of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa and will continue to the 21st of the month.
Mubarak visited the arts gallery organised on the sidelines of the festival and attended the fourth play, “Masks Off” that was performed by Karzakkan Youth Centre and expressed his admiration of the good performance the team showed.
Mohammed Al-Fardan, President of Karzakkan Youth Centre spoke to the audience about the history of the centre, which was established in 1968 and participated in many theatres festivals and activities, presenting more than 35 memorable plays over the years and becoming the birthplace of renowned Bahraini talents such as Ibrahim Bahar ad Abdulla Al-Saadawy.
The sixth play in the festival will be performed by title holders of HH’s prize for local theatres Al-Hala Cultural and Sports Club on Tuesday and is titled “He Was An Author”. It is directed by Nedhal Al-Attawi.
Khalid Bin Hamad Theatres Festival For National Clubs, Youth Centres and People With Disability is organised for the third consecutive year by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs and the Media Office of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa under the patronage of HH and continues until October 21. It is organised as part of Khalid Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Initiatives to support the youth of the Kingdom of Bahrain and engage them with different events and activities.
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