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Abdel Fattah Abu Surur ( August 12, 1963 ) is a Palestinian theater actor .
About his life
Abdul Fattah Abu Srour, a Palestinian theater artist, was born in Palestine on August 12, 1963. He began his artistic career in theater at the University of Paris in 1988. He founded the Pioneers Association for Culture and Theater in 1998 and laid the foundation stone for its first theater team. He was elected president of the Palestinian Theater Association in 2009. He has many literary and theatrical works and participated in acting in several plays, the last of which was the play “Facts” by Canadian playwright Arthur Milner.
His academic life
PhD in Biomedical Engineering , Paris Nord University – Paris, France, 1988-1993
Completed Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Paris Nord University – Paris, France, 1987-1988
He completed his theatre training at the University of Paris 13, and became a founding member of the Paris Nord Theatre Association, 1987-1994.
He obtained a diploma in French language from the Catholic University of the West, Angers , France , 1985-1986.
Completed Bachelor of Science, Major: Life Sciences, Minor: Chemistry from Bethlehem University, Bethlehem-Palestine, 1981-1985
Participated in courses in drawing and sculpture at the Arab Women's Union in Bethlehem, and the Bailey Center in East Jerusalem (see details in the technical aspects), 1978-1981.
He completed his high school diploma from Iskandar Al-Khoury School - Beit Jala - Palestine, 1981.
His career
Training in archaeology in the Foulon-Abilly and Grand-Pressigny region in France 1993
Director of Biological Testing Laboratory at Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Industries Company - Beit Jala - Palestine 1994-2005
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, UNRWA, Ramallah, Palestine 1994-1997
April 9-22, Training in Pharmaceutical Microbiology
July 11-26 - Training in Plant Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture at the UNESCO Center at Bethlehem University. 1995
Part-time Assistant Professor at Bethlehem University
Member of the International Society for Plant Tissue Culture 1995-2003
21-29 June, Training on Pharmaceutical Legislation and Inspection 1997
Training on modern methods of good manufacturing 1999
March - Advanced Training in Good Manufacturing Practices
Nissan - Training on pest control and disinfection methods in the food industry, as well as on good manufacturing practices according to FDA Guidelines 2000
ISO 9001:2000 2001 Training
Internal Audit Training 2002
First aid, fire fighting and emergency response training
Training on ISO 14001:1996 Environment, and appointment as a Safety Officer in the company 2003
Working on qualifying the company for ISO 14001:1996 for environmental quality
Safety, First Aid and Emergency Response Trainer 2004-2005
Director General of Al-Rowwad Center for Culture and Theater Training Association since 2005
Part-time Assistant Professor - Faculty of Education - Bethlehem University since 2010
His artistic life and theatrical experience
Training in theatre and physical expression at the University of Paris 13, under the supervision of coach Jacques Garcy 1988-1989
Training in classical theatre at the University of Paris 13, works of Jean Racine, under the supervision of Bernard Bigot.
Played the lead role in the play Nous Tirésias by Guillaume Apollinaire at the Cité Internationale de Paris 1989-1990
Acting several roles in the play Please, by André Breton and Philippe Soupault at the Cité Internationale Universitaire - Paris.
Playing the role of Duke Orsino in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Bernard Bigot - Paris-North Theatre 1990-1991
Play Hello, This is Us, actor and co-writer, several shows in Paris and the suburbs 1991-1994
The play The Actors of Goodwill, by Marivaux with the Theatre of Paris-North. Actor.
Teaching theatre to medical students at Bobigny University - Paris 1993-1994
Acting and preparing the role of “Juha” in a Ramadan series for Radio Monte Carlo - France, directed by Ahmed Dari 1994
Written and directed the play “The Orphan and the Prophet’s Cow”, based on a popular tale. Actor in the role of the narrator - Bethlehem University.
Writing and directing the play “Tent” for the Creativity Center - Deheishe Camp .
Co-author and actor in the musical “Staying Alive” - Bethlehem University Theater 1995
Writing and directing a short play - Waiting for the Rain - Aida Girls Elementary School 1997
Actor, translator and assistant director in the play “When the Elderly Cry” - Bethlehem University Theater 1998
Founder and General Manager of Al-Rowwad Center for Culture and Theater Training in Aida Camp since 1998
Theatre writing and directing training with writer Stephen Jeffries and director Phyllida Lloyd at the Royal Court Theatre in London 5-14 February.
Training workshop in writing for children and theatre directing in Zagreb, Croatia, led by director Lisbeth Koltov and writer Pauline Moll, with the Theatre Day Foundation, June 8-16
Theater directing training workshop at Al-Kasaba Theater - Jerusalem, supervised by Spanish director Emilio Hernandez, September 18-23.
A grant from the British Council to write a play at the Royal Court Theatre in London for a month... working on a play – Waiting for the Newborn* April 1999-
Theatrical preparation for the children's play "All the Right is on the Wolf" - Faculty of Education - Bethlehem University. 2000
Cartoon making training workshop with the Theater Day Foundation in Gaza, July
Writing and directing the play “We are the camp’s children” and a tour in Sweden and Denmark in August
Cartoon making workshop with the Jerusalem Theater Day Foundation, December 16, 17
We are the camp children show in Manger Square as part of the Bethlehem 2000 events. December 23
We are the camp children show at the Arab Women's Union - Bethlehem, May 2001
Writing, directing and presenting the play “The Trial” in memory of the Sabra and Shatila massacres at the Arab Women’s Union – Bethlehem, September 2001
Tour of the play "We Are the Camp's Children" in Egypt - performed at Al Hanager Theater, the Opera House, and the Falaki Theater at the American University in Cairo. May 2003
A theatrical tour in 23 French cities for the play “We Are the Children of the Camp” June-July 2003
Co-writer with American writers Naomi Wallace and Lisa Schlesinger in the play 21 Positions. Readings at the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota - USA 2005
Actor in a short film - The Exam - Produced by Al Rowad Center
Writer and script reader for the film Al Nakba, produced by Al Rowad Center.
A theatrical tour in 5 US states for the play “We Are the Camp’s Children” June-July 2005
Writing and directing the children's play "Take Care of Your Teeth" and a tour of performances in schools and the Faculty of Dentistry at Al-Quds University, April 2006.
Participation in the International Children's Theatre Festival in Valenciennes, France. May-June 2006
Theatrical tour in 25 French cities and 5 Belgian cities and participation in the Avignon and Briançon festivals. June-August 2006
Reading of the play 21 Positions at the Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas, USA, January 2007
21 Positions Play at Fordham Theatre - Lincoln Center - New York 2008
Preparation, direction and performances of the play "All the Right is on the Wolf" in France and Belgium
Actor in the film America, directed by Palestinian director Cherien Dabis . 2009.
Written and directed the play Hanthala - performed in June in Bethlehem
Theatre performance tour at the Children's Theatre Festival in Linz, Austria, European Capital of Culture 2009.
A tour in the United States of America, for the play “All the Right is on the Wolf”, and a tour for the play “We Are the Children of the Camp” at the Youth Theater in Vienna, Austria.
Actor and script reviewer in the TV series “The Team”, directed by Nabil Al-Shomali, and produced by Ma’an Network.
Dramaturg for the film Turning Point, directed by Rafat Adi
Production and directing of “Gaza Monologues” – in cooperation with Ashtar Theater 2010
Writing and re-directing the play Hanthala – a tour of performances in France, Luxembourg, and the West Bank 2010
Training and training of trainers in the use of theatre for environmental awareness in cooperation between Al-Rowwad Theatre, the Drama Group at Bethlehem University and the Sunflower Society. 2011-2013
Production of the play “Facts” by Canadian writer Arthur Milner in cooperation with the New Ottawa Theatre - Canada, and playing the main character “Detective Khaled Yassin” Tour during the year 2012-2013 in Palestine 2012
Translation and acting in the play “Brothers Enemies – White Line Dividing Line” by French writer and director Claire Odoy.
Translation and theatrical adaptation of the French story “The Silence of the Sea” by Vercors. 2013-2014
His artistic participations and fine arts exhibitions
Trained in sculpture and drawing at the Bailey Center - Jerusalem, and the Women's Union - Bethlehem 1981-1983
Participated in group exhibitions with the Union of Fine Artists in Palestine 1982
Participated in group exhibitions with the Union of Fine Artists in Palestine* 1983-1984
Designed two book covers 1984
Participated in an art exhibition at the Catholic University - Angers - France 1986
Participated in solo and group art exhibitions in France and Germany (Bernanos Gallery - Paris, Nantes Municipality, Jean Monnet Centre - Pars 14, Frankfurt) 1988-1992
Participated in a group art exhibition - Ministry of Culture - Ramallah 1995, 1997
Participated in a group art exhibition - Naji Al Ali Association for Fine Arts - Baladna Center - Ramallah, Macedonia Center 2000, 2005, 2008
Volunteering and Initiatives
Member of the Administrative Board of Aida Social Youth Center 1983-1985
Animator at the Summer Camp for Children - Aida Social Youth Center 1984, 1985
Writing the play “Tent” – Creativity Center in Deheishe Camp 1994
Theater training at Bethlehem University - with the English Department. Preparing and directing the play "The Orphan and the Prophet's Cow" 1996-1998
Theater training, preparation and directing of the play “Waiting for the Rain” at Aida Girls’ Elementary School - UNRWA 1996-1998
Member of the Administrative Board at Aida Youth Center 1997-1999
Member of the Popular Committee in Aida Camp 1997-2001
Founder of Al-Rowwad Center for Culture and Theater Association - Chairman of the Administrative Board 1998-2009
Volunteer at Badil Center 1999
Member of the Administrative Board of Badil Center 2004-2006
Establishment of the University Student Fund 2002-2003
Member of the jury in the playwriting competition - Ministry of Culture 2004
Chairman of the Administrative Board - Badil Center 2006-2008
Member of the Board of Directors of the Theater Days Foundation 2005 - Present
President of the Palestinian Theatre Association 2009-2011-2013
Advisor for the development of the National Strategic Plan for Culture - Ministry of Culture 2010 - 2012
Bethlehem Governorate Representative for the Strategic Office for Culture - Ministry of Culture
Advisor to the Summer Drama School at the Palestinian National Theatre - Jerusalem 2011
Member of the Board of Directors of the French Cultural Association - Bethlehem 2011-2013
Achievements and Awards
Awards and community participation
Elected as “Distinguished Volunteer” by Sharek Foundation and UNDP 2004
He won the first prize for the play “Far from the Nearby Village” at the “Let’s Remember Deir Yassin” Festival in London, United Kingdom, 2005.
Elected as the first Ashoka Fellow in Palestine as a Social Innovator 2006
Media training with Ashoka Foundation in Cairo - Egypt 2009
Elected Fellow of the Synergos Foundation as a Social Innovator. 2001
Directed many films for pioneers 2005-2013
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