National Theatre of Egypt presents a staged reading of the playwriting award winner 'The Second Text from the Road'

The National Theatre Festival, under the leadership of artist Mohamed Riyad, continues its mission to support young talents and new theatrical writings. As part of this vision, the festival is presenting a staged reading of "The Second Text from the Road," the play that won the competition's playwriting award. The work is by author Ahmed Regai and directed by Dr. Ayman Abdel Rahman.

This reading is part of the festival's program designed to give winning scripts a chance to connect with the public, transforming the festival's competitions into genuine platforms for discovering and nurturing new creative voices. The cast includes Saeed Seddik, Ahmed Mokhtar, Mahmoud Faris, Ayman Ismail, Rasha Sami, Mohamed Saeed, Khloud Adel, Walid Adawi, Sarah El-Sharkawy, Shaimaa Rabie, Reem El-Azab, and child actor Ahmed Marwan.

The artistic team also features Maher Obeid for vocals, Abdel Salam Shaker for music, and Layali for melodies, with Ibrahim Kamel assisting in direction. The staged reading is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30 PM in the Civilization Cinema Hall at the Egyptian Opera House.

The festival management emphasized that attendance is free for the public on a first-come, first-served basis. This initiative reflects the festival's commitment to enhancing audience engagement and making theatrical events accessible to a wider audience. The 19th edition of the festival aims to broaden cultural participation and strengthen theater's role in raising awareness and supporting new generations of creators.