Dr. Talal Darjani – Lebanon

 

Beirut (Lebanon), July 18, (Actor Academy).- Professor Talal Darjani, a Lebanese director, academic researcher, and theatrical thinker, has been appointed as an expert on the scientific committee of the French international academic journal Plateaux 21, which specializes in theater studies and performing arts. This appointment crowns a long and rich academic journey marked by dedication, research, and creativity, during which he has made significant contributions to the development of Arab and global theatrical discourse, enriching academic life with rigorous research and innovative visions. He continues to serve as the director and scientific reference for the Middle East and North Africa at the LIRIS Laboratory for Scenography, Sorbonne Nouvelle University, in France.

Professor Darjani is considered one of the most influential voices in contemporary Arab theater. His research and creative portfolio include:

Dozens of theatrical works. They have received prestigious international awards.

Discoveries and innovative theories registered as intellectual property, most notably:

The concept of the «dramatic character of scenography.»

The thesis «Pioneers of Arab Theater Are Imitators, Not Creators.»

In light of his new position within Plateaux 21, Professor Darjani is pleased to collaborate with universities, higher institutes, cultural institutions, and research centers in the Middle East and North Africa, aiming to open avenues for academic and cultural cooperation with the international institutions he works with and is a member of, through:

Research and applied partnerships in the fields of theater, drama, performing arts, and scenography.

Scientific collaboration in research projects and innovative theatrical initiatives.

Promoting Arab academic and creative output in international forums and scientific publications.

The Other Theater – Actor Academy family expresses its pride in serving as a bridge between Arab artists and researchers and the global audience, reaffirming our commitment to supporting Arab presence on the international cultural stage and enhancing intercultural dialogue to advance our Arab cultural realit

y. We also strive to lay the foundation for a contemporary Arab theater grounded in global methodologies, capable of innovation and of crafting an authentic creative identity.

We congratulate Professor Talal Darjani on this well-deserved achievement and wish him continued success and brilliance in his new duties, contributing to strengthening the presence of Arab culture and Arab theater on the global stage.

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