Cairo University

Prof. Dr.\ Gaber Nassar Meets Mohamed Sobhy The Artist Confirming the Importance of Stimulating The University Theater Movement

Date :2015-04-10 00:45:15

Prof. Dr.\ Gaber Nassar, President of Cairo University, has met Mohamed Sobhy, Egyptian artist, at his office. They talked on the role of University Theater and its ability to form the emotions of university youth through seeking clear strategy for the role of University Theater. University Theater is never confined to leisure as its importance lies in developing awareness of social and political issues, as well as the importance of the art’s role in fighting extremism.



During the meeting, Nassar has referred to the return of the artistic and cultural movement at Cairo University and the agreement conducted with The Theater House concerning displaying plays on Cairo University’s Stage, as well as training and developing student skills on the theatrical activity. He also pointed out that Cairo University seeks stimulating the theatrical movement in the university. He said that Cairo University encompasses great creative energies among students which should be encouraged and provided with ingredients of success, as Cairo University includes five theaters.



Mohamed Sobhy, the Egyptian artist, has confirmed the importance of the role played by art in society, pointing out that it is important for art to tackle the negatives that the society suffers from so as to solve them. Sobhy has expressed his willingness to contribute to Cairo University’s efforts in promoting the artistic and theatrical activity among the university students, as well as offering theatrical show on the stage of Grand Celebration Hall, Cairo University.