Sameh El Soreity: “A True Star Is Never an Ordinary Actor” at Sharm El-Sheikh Festival Masterclass
The Sharm El-Sheikh International Theatre Festival for Youth hosted a powerful masterclass led by director Jihan Ismail, exploring dramatic characters and performance styles, with artist Sameh El Soreity delivering insightful remarks about the essence of real stardom.
✨ The 10th edition of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Theatre Festival for Youth continues presenting rich artistic experiences aimed at developing young performers and deepening their understanding of theatrical craft.
Among the standout events of the day was a masterclass conducted by director Jihan Ismail, titled “The Dramatic Character and the Difference Between Stage and Screen Performance.” The session drew a large audience of actors and theatre students 🎭🔥.
📌 Sameh El Soreity: “A star is not an ordinary actor… a star has mastery.”
Attending the session, renowned actor Sameh El Soreity shared key insights:
⭐ “A true star is never an ordinary actor. A star has experience and often brings meaningful additions on stage—additions the director welcomes, as long as they remain true to the character.”
He emphasized that intelligent improvisation stems from deep understanding, adding that stardom is built on talent, discipline, and awareness.
🎬 Jihan Ismail… Breaking Down the Dramatic Character
Ismail explored:
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How to construct internal motivation
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The core differences between theatre and film acting
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The role of emotional rhythm on stage
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The idea that “a character is written once… but reborn through the actor” ✨
Her workshop offered practical tools for text analysis, emotional progression, and developing character depth.
🔥 Day Two Highlights… Strong Performances and Audience Engagement
The festival also hosted notable performances, including:
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🎭 The Egyptian monodrama “One Minute Before the End of the World”
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Outstanding praise for actor Abanoub Baher
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Stage appearances from Elham Shahin and Hala Sarhan in support of the team
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👏 The Italian play “Screen”, which received continuous applause for over five minutes
These events underscore the festival’s vibrant atmosphere and international reach.
💡 A Festival That Shapes the Future of Theatre
With:
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Professional workshops
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Creative discussions
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Global performances
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Engaged audiences
The festival stands as a dynamic platform nurturing new generations of theatre makers.
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