The National Theater-in-Education Troupe

Established in 1989, The National Theater-in-Education Troupe comprises of seven actors, a playwright and two directors. The troupe produces plays that deal with contemporary issues related to comprehensive socio-economic development utilizing the interactive theater methodology which engages young people and adults feelingly with the subject matter through their active interaction with the actors in role within the drama.

The troupe tours extensively in Jordan and participates in local, regional and international festivals with productions of interactive theater, puppet shows and musicals.

Major productions include: Time Impressions, Gadara, Journey to Kanafeesh, The Moment, A Drop of Water, Intergenerational Dialogue, Memoirs of a Woman, Unemployment & the Culture of Shame, Child Labor & Humanity. go.
Musicals in cooperation with the Dance Department: Madinat Assawsana, Kind Chemo, The Wizard of Oz & Stars.

Theater Arts School

Founded in 1997, the Theater Arts Training Program adopts the curriculum of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington and is accredited by the Jordanian Ministry of Education. The program provides professional training for children and youth in acting, directing, improvisation, creative writing, mime, creative movement, voice and speech, puppetry and theater design.

Major theater productions performed by the students are:Stars,The Elephant O King, Excerpts from Shakespeare's plays, Nawader Juha & Live Broadcast.

Time and place

Classes are held twice a week (Sunday & Wednesday) from 4:30-6:00 for 1 academic year. Students can enroll starting at the age of 6 and above (Map attached).