The ESNCM Ramallah branch and St. Joseph's School have joined forces in a unique production of the famous Fairouz musical, Mais al-Reem. The Nisan Choir, led by George Ghattas and accompanied by an ensemble of ESNCM musicians, will bring to life the story of a young woman whose car breaks down in the village of Mais al-Reem on her way to a wedding, and her entanglement in the village's family feuds and romantic dramas while trying to fix her car.  

 

Direction: George Ghattas

Drama coaching: Fadi al-Ghoul

Dance coaching: Hala Shaheen

Set: Ghada Kaptais

Costume design: Samar Style

Photography: Nida Qatamish

 

Ashraf Affouri - Nay

George Ghattas - Buzuq & Guitar 

Joseph Duqmaq - Piano

Hussein Abu al-Rob - Percussion

Khalil Khoury - Percussion

Fadwa Qumhiyyeh - Double Bass

Mohammad Qutaty - Accordion

Yacoub Hammodeh - Qanoun

 

The production has been made possible by the support of: A.M. Qattan Foundation and the Zeit & Zaatar Restaurant, and the cooperation of the Ramallah Municipality and the Safar Theater.

 

Date: Wednesday 3rd June 

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: Ramallah Cultural Palace

Tickets: 25 NIS, from ESNCM Ramallah branch, St. Joseph's School and Zeit & Zaatar Restaurant.