Theatre
Al-Arz’s theatre section has played a pivotal role in discovering and fostering the talent of Lebanese theatre artists. It has strong roots in Ottawa with solid base of theatre artists that pursue their love for Lebanese theatre since 1977. These established artists embody the personalities of frivolous and serious characters that transport us to another world where the real and surreal collide, separate and reunite.
Accustomed to the adaptation style of Al-Arz these theatre artists have received recognition across Canada for their rendering of various roles set in the traditions of Lebanese musicals, operettas and satirical plays that have been developed and nurtured by the ingenuity of the Rahbani Brothers.
While Al-Arz is known for its loyalty to mounting the stage works of the Rahbani Brothers, it has also created stage works inspired by world class writer, philosopher and visual artist Gibran Kahlil Gibran, and playwright and artistic director Roméo Lahoud.
Al-Arz is open to co-productions and often cooperates with other arts organization in Canada and the United States to bring Lebanese theatre to as many spectators possible.
STAGE PRODUCTIONS
Al-Arz Lebanese Art Group has produced and presented numerous Lebanese musicals, operettas and variety shows that have been experienced by audiences in Canada and abroad.
Musicals and Operettas
Natourat Al-Mafateeh (1977, 1991, 2006)
(The Guardian of Keys)
Al-Mahatta (1977, 1997)
(The Train Station)
Layl Wil Andeel (1978)
(The Night and the Lantern)
Hala Wil Malik (1980, 2002, 2003)
(Hala and the King)
Mays El-Reem (1982)
Nazl El-Sourour (1983)
(Happy Times Hotel)
Ya’eesh Ya’eesh (1983, 1992)
(Long Live! Long Live!)
Mawsam L’Eiz (1989)
(The Season of Glory)
Nass Min Warak (1990, 2007)
(Paper Men)
Petra (1993, 2006, 2009)
Eyam Fakhr El-Deen (1994)
(The Days of Emir Fakhr El-Deen)
Al-Shakhess (2000)
(The Statue)
Loulou (2004, 2005)
Multidisciplinary Productions
Al-Naby (1977)
(The Prophet)
Mishoir (1983)
(The Voyage)
Koulouna Lil Watan (1984)
(All for a Nation)
Mejana (1986)
Sahet El-Beyaeen (1998)
(The Market Place)
Jina Al-Dar (1995)
(Coming Home)
2000 and One Nights (2001)
(Games of La Francophonie)
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (2002)
(20th Anniversary Celebration)
And the Journey Continues (2007)
(30th Anniversary Celebration)
The Magic of Immortality (2013)
(Tribute to Gibran Kahlil Gibran)
Je me souviens
(10th Anniversry of the Festival du monde arabe)
Inspire !
(40th Anniversary Celebration)
Al-Arz Lebanese Art Group
Contact Us
P.O. Box 7116, Station Vanier
Ottawa, Ontario
K1L 8E2
info@al-arz.ca
(613) 742-6952