Mohammed V Theatre Hosts “Al-Hraz” Performance by Students of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art and Cultural Animation as Part of a National Production Project
On Sunday evening, Mohammed V Theatre hosted a theatrical performance titled “Al-Hraz,” presented by the 35th cohort of students from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art and Cultural Animation. This initiative is a crucial milestone in their academic and artistic journey.
The performance is based on the play “Al-Hraz” by the late Tayeb Saddiki and Abdel Salam Sharai, recognized as one of the seminal works in the Moroccan repertoire. It creatively integrates Moroccan folklore through innovative storytelling, music, and expressive forms.
Directed by Amin Nasour, the play saw students taking on roles in scenography, costumes, and artistic communication, demonstrating a synthesis among various elements of theatrical training under a unified directorial vision.
Nasour explained that the project is part of the institute’s strategy to enable fourth-year students to engage in national and international projects. He emphasized that reviving the play was achieved through a fresh aesthetic perspective while preserving the original language and adding a contemporary touch.
Institute director Latifa Ahlib stated that the performance is the result of collaborative work among different disciplines, with this year’s focus on Moroccan artistic heritage and Malhun art. She highlighted the determination of the youth to present heritage in a renewed manner that reflects the spirit of authentic Moroccan art and culture.
Student actors participated by delivering complex roles, blending popular comedic elements with dramatic depth. Hamza Aref described the experience as an opportunity to refine performance skills, while his colleague Nahila Seribit noted that the production allowed them to explore the aesthetics of authentic Moroccan theatre and present it in a modern youth-oriented format.
It is worth mentioning that “Al-Hraz” is based on a poem by Sheikh Mekki Ben Al-Qarashi, regarded as a masterpiece of Malhun art, telling the story of a lover striving to rescue his beloved after she is abducted by “Al-Hraz,” using his wit and cunning to achieve his goal.
