São Paulo – Saudi Arabia will implement a strategy to boost the theater sector in the country. Theater and Performing Arts Authority of Saudi Arabia unveiled plans earlier this week to create a thriving theater industry in the country aimed at promoting Saudi talent, job opportunities, and standards of entertainment.
“Our main mission is to stimulate the development and growth of the theater and performing arts sector by empowering Saudi talents to build successful careers and create content that inspires audiences,” Theater and Performing Arts Authority chief executive officer Sultan Al-Bazai said.
The goal is creating an advanced theater industry that met the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, a strategic plan of economic growth and diversification of the Saudi government, and the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, Saudi newspaper Arab News reported in its website.
The initiative was launched in the presence of deputy minister of Culture Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, Al-Bazai, who said there’s a lot of work ahead of them until they reach the establishment of a great theatrical industry that perpetuates culture, documents stories, expresses concerns, arts and ambitions of Saudi Arabia.
The strategy will cover all forms of performing arts including theater, dance, circus shows, stand-up comedy, street and motion performances, and opera. It will also encompass venues, content, production. It’ll also prioritize locally developed activities.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
