Carol Abi Ghanem is a strategist specializing in  rights, advocacy, and policy in the MENA region. She has extensive experience working with media and technology actors, civil society, and victim groups to advance justice, accountability, and human rights. Her work focuses on developing strategies, strengthening local capacities, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to address complex challenges at the intersection of technology and social impact. As an artist Carol Ohair, works in sound, music, theater and memory to create a sense of collective memory and identity.

Amany Adel is an Arts Manager at Seenaryo, based in Amman. Her main role is to coordinate and manage Seenaryo’s arts programmes, with a focus on participatory theatre and training for children, youth and women. Amany’s extensive experience in cultural and artistic management has enabled her to use the power of the arts to empower communities. She strongly believes that the arts can bring people together and drive positive change in society.

Beyond her role at Seenaryo, Amany wears multiple creative hats as a documentary filmmaker, photographer and podcast producer. She is passionate about exploring diverse storytelling mediums and is excited to embark on her new journey in theatre alongside Seenaryo.

Robin is Seenaryo’s Finance Manager based in the UK and is responsible for the organisation’s finance operations.

Prior to joining Seenaryo, Robin has worked with various international development organisations in Singapore and India including Save the Children, Institute for Sustainable Communities, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, Aadipt and Thinkthrough Consulting which involved working with various donors including Ministry of Foreign Affairs Finland, USAID, European Union, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Apple, Ford Foundation, Trafigura Foundation and Singapore Economic Development Board.

Zied is a seasoned management professional with over a decade of experience in non-profit leadership, organizational development, HR, logistics, and procurement. Proven track record in establishing operations, leading cross-functional teams, and managing multimillion-dollar programs for international NGOs including Right To Play and Skateistan. Skilled in strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with both donor and government requirements. Zied holds a B.A. in English-Arabic Translation and a Diploma in Culinary Arts.

Rayan started her journey in the creative industries as a photography studio assistant. Her passion for the arts extends to photography, editing, acting, dancing, and singing. In particular, her love for theatre has led her to expand her practice in physical, contemporary and devised theatre, as well as directing and writing through various workshops and theatrical studies. Currently, she’s focused on improving her vocal abilities through singing lessons and is eager to see where her creative journey takes her next.

Myriam is an actor, writer, and producer. She holds a Theatre Degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, where she was the recipient of the prestigious Charles Jehlinger’s Actor Award. Myriam also holds a Psychology Degree from the Lebanese American University (LAU.)
Her most recent work was her solo show “Handala” she wrote, performed and produced; a piece that aimed at advocating for Palestine and celebrating Palestinian life and culture. It premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival where it won Best Solo Show before proceeding its tour around the United States, including Off-Broadway.Having lived abroad for nearly 5 years, Myriam has decided it was time to come back home and serve her communities with the additional skills she earned while being away. Combining her passions for Theatre, Advocacy and Activism, she is excited to work as Seenaryo’s Arts Coordinator in Lebanon especially after having a very successful journey as Seenaryo Lebanon’s Education Manager in 2019-2020.

As Head of Arts in Lebanon, Lama Amine manages all of Seenaryo’s theatre and music programmes in country. She has also directed and co-directed flagship Seenaryo productions including What’s Far is Near, I see my ghost coming from afar and Tilka.

Lama is a performer, choreographer, movement director, teacher and activist. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Movement Directing and teaching from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She is part of TNT British Company and she performed in the world premiere of My Sister Syria. She has worked as a movement director, and a physical theatre tutor with first and second year BA students at CSSD and Saint Mary’s University. In 2016 she worked on RISE production with The Old Vic New Voices as an assistant movement director. In 2015 she was selected to participate in Home Grown Theatre Project, a collaboration with the Kevin Spacey Foundation in Sharjah, UAE. Lama has worked on two operas with Robert Wilson in New York. She has also been a dancer with Sima Dance company in Dubai.

Adeeba is the Playkit Manager in Jordan. She has several years experience working with civil society organisations in Jordan, through project coordination and educational project management – including with Generations For Peace, the Nour Al Hussein Foundation, the Quest Scope Foundation, the Contact Foundation and the Princess Taghrid Foundation. She also worked as a freelance facilitator for Seenaryo before joining the team full time.

Through her artistic practice as a facilitator she aspires to change the world through art – in all its forms – and is always looking for new techniques to support her practice.

Tala is an Education Officer at Seenaryo, with a background rooted in the performing arts and youth empowerment. She holds a Master’s degree in Performing Arts Management from Politecnico di Milano in Italy, and has always believed that art lies at the heart of what makes us human.

Her philosophy is beautifully captured in the words of Phylicia Rashad: “Before a child speaks, it sings. Before they write, they paint. As soon as they stand, they dance. Art is the basis of human expression.”

For Tala, art is a way of life. She believes it should remain present in everything we do and hopes to inspire others to trust in its transformative power: to heal, to connect, and to help us navigate life’s challenges.

Louay is responsible for coordinating all of the Arts Projects for Seenaryo Jordan. Louay has directed more than six children’s performances with Seenaryo and co-directed the youth performance Four O’Clock. Louay started his professional life as a Fire Safety Engineer but both before and after he has been pursuing his passion for acting and play-writing, gathering more than six years’ experience in the field. He has worked on a number of TV productions and has worked as a trainer and theatre coach for several NGOs including Questscope, Action Aid and Yaroub where he was the director of partnerships. Louay is one of the founders of Stage For Training and Development and worked as a director and trainer there for several years. Louay is passionate about using the arts in local communities and believes in the power of art for change.

Siel Devos is the Programmes Manager at Seenaryo in Lebanon, where she is responsible for overseeing projects, grants and fundraising. With a BA in Arabic and an MA in Middle East Studies from SOAS University of London, she has worked in international and local NGOs in the UK, Iraq and Lebanon for 6 years, including the British Red Cross, Humanity & Inclusion and Haven for Artists. She loves combining her eye for detail and enthusiasm for spreadsheets with her passion for arts and culture initiatives that reach the most vulnerable communities.

Combining a passion for theatre, storytelling and design thinking, Naqiya Ebrahim is one of Seenaryo’s Joint CEOs and co-creator of the Playkit. She leads on Seenaryo’s communications, impact reporting and finances as well as managing development of the Playkit app. She co-designs Seenaryo’s training and resources for teachers and facilitators.

Naqiya previously worked as Head of Impact & Evaluation / Early Years Scriptwriter at now>press>play, Performing Arts Specialist at Artis Education, and Co-director at Saturday Storytellers with Croydon Council. In 2015 she co-wrote Adventures in Noggle Noggle Land, an interactive children’s theatre production. Naqiya aims to use the arts and play to create a new generation of curious, collaborative, critical thinkers – and has worked towards this goal in London, San Diego, Hong Kong, Lebanon, and Jordan.

Hana is the Development Officer at Seenaryo, based in London, where she supports fundraising and philanthropic efforts to support Seenaryo’s mission. She holds an MA (Hons) in International Relations and Film Studies from the University of St Andrews. A lifelong believer in theatre’s power to build community and foster healing, Hana has been actively involved in the field, previously working with Kenoma Theatre Company and Cred Cairo. She has also volunteered at the London Palestine Film Festival and founded the St Andrews MENA Society while at university.

Carole is an experienced education manager with a strong background in inclusion and disability. She graduated from the University of Saint Joseph in Beirut with a degree in special education and has since worked closely with students in schools and with their parents. Carole is a firm believer in the right of every individual to study, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Throughout her career, Carole has dedicated herself to promoting inclusive education and providing support to students with diverse needs, she also believes in creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard and valued. She understands that each student is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and perspectives. Carole is committed to creating a learning environment that celebrates diversity and promotes mutual respect and understanding among all.

Nada has a BA in Accounting, with over 10 years experience in this field for the trade and NGO sectors, working as the lead accountant on projects. Outside of accounting, she likes to spend her time doing hand craft and drawing, whilst always hoping to lean something new.

Rami holds a B.A. in Economics, where he specialised in inequality of revenue distribution and unfair taxation in Lebanon. With over five years experience in logistics, finance and procurement for international organisations such as Search for Common Ground, Rami is currently Seenaryo’s Finance and Procurement Manager and based in Lebanon.

Rami has volunteered for many local organisations in Lebanon, including humanitarian organisations where he worked with youth and children on personal development, leadership and non-violent communication. He thinks of himself as a “private artist” and has painted for the past 17 years – mastering oil paintings and charcoal.

Hiba Hussein is a half Palestinian and half Lebanese managerial and administrative professional and independent English-Arabic translator and interpreter, based in Lebanon. Hiba has worked and volunteered with several international and local organisations, social enterprises and grassroots initiatives working in relief, development, arts and culture. Her relationship with Seenaryo started in 2018 as a freelance translator, but she wanted to get more involved in their influential interventions of arts and education. After three years, Hiba joined Seenaryo as Office Manager in Lebanon. She is always eager to follow her passion for visual arts, body movement, music and writing in her collaboration with different artists and groups locally and internationally, as she turns to art-making as a way to express thoughts and feelings, and reflect on history and culture. She’s currently developing her personal visual-dance-music project in collaboration with Mawlana, a music producer, which initially emerged in 2018 in Raqs Al Khawanem (The Khanums’ Dance) visuals. You can find more of her artworks here.

As Head of Communications & Engagement, Eleanor is responsible for leading on external communications and producing creative content, as well as engaging and expanding Seenaryo’s international audience. She produced Seenaryo’s first feature documentary, TILKA and their play Ibn Battuta Travels as part of Shubbak Festival.

Prior to joining Seenaryo, Eleanor supported projects in Syria and Libya at IFIT, a Barcelona-based NGO that facilitates sustainable transitions in fragile states. Eleanor became interested in art as a tool for change whilst completing a degree in Arabic and Spanish. She wrote her dissertation on Palestinian resistance theatre and has volunteered at the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival, Shubbak Festival and Safar Film Festival.

Victoria is Founder and President at Seenaryo, having spent 10 years as the organisation’s CEO. She focuses on fundraising, advocacy and strategic support for the organisation as it continues to expand and deepen its work. As Seenaryo’s CEO, she co-directed several Seenaryo theatre productions in Lebanon and focused on driving the organisation’s growth across the region.

Prior to her work with Seenaryo, Victoria was Executive Director of the New York-based economic development nonprofit SEAL (Social & Economic Action for Lebanon), and worked in contemporary art in London and Beirut. She has created art projects including the Another Place audio walk which has toured to five countries on three continents; and co-translated two plays for the Royal Court Theatre. She started her working life as an actor, has a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics and a Diploma in Acting, and is a Trustee of the feminist Syrian organisation Women Now for Development.

Megan believes that so often in modern society we often watch, listen to and elevate the stories of people we don’t know and will never meet, but rarely highlight and give attention to local community stories in the same way. As Programmes Manager with Seenaryo in Jordan, she is actively working to rectify this imbalance. Her role leans on her over 5 years experience in project management (specialising in youth and gender programming) in the field of International Development, with her passion and experience in arts and theatre facilitation.

Megan holds an MSc in International Development from SOAS, and an MA in Applied Theatre from RCSSD, (University of London). Her career highlights have included: as New Partnerships Programme Trainer with Theatre for a Change (TfaC), on their first regional project training youth in Palestine on Interactive Radio Drama techniques to create an original radio series about Gender Based Violence & broadcasted to over 100,000 listeners; as Program Coordinator with Collateral Repair Project, connecting refugee community members in east Amman to learning opportunities through funding from USAID; as well as producing the short film Every Piece of Me/ كل جزء مني with ASHTAR Theatre.

With a deep passion for educational development in Jordan, Dima Nustas has diverse experience managing large scale education projects in schools and universities since 2014, working with British Council Jordan and later, INTERSOS. During 2018 she worked with Syrian refugees in south Amman and helped 95% of out of school children get back on track with their education. In 2019 she volunteered in the Erasmus plus program in Bulgaria and started off her own V-Cope project to motivate youth in Jordan to volunteer abroad and work on their personal growth. With Seenaryo, Dima will continue the journey of working towards a generation that has access to quality education and is able to achieve their full potential.

Oscar Wood co-founded Seenaryo in 2015. While he is no longer actively working for the organisation, he says co-creating the Seenaryo Playkit is an achievement eclipsed only by his frequent and judicious additions to Seenaryo’s global risk register: “fun and safety share at least one letter” is a mantra he’s still working on.

Oscar is an educational entrepreneur, consultant, lecturer – but most of all, a teacher. In 2011, he co-founded now>press>play who deliver immersive audio experiences to over 60,000 UK children. He’s been artistic director of Upstage Performance Group since 2004. Oscar is also a children’s composer and conductor, and has led choirs in venues like the Barbican, Southbank Centre and London’s Olympic Park. He has lectured in education at the IOE, Christ Church Canterbury and the University of Cumbria.

Abdelrahman started acting as a hobby but it soon turned into a passion. He began acting in several plays, taking on lead roles, before he became a theatre facilitator with Seenaryo. He has worked on various theatre projects with children affected by the Beirut blast and participated in online youth theatre.

Berthe, also known as Betty, is an experienced educator and theatre practitioner specializing in coaching, acting, and self-development through theatre. She holds a degree in Dramatic Arts from the Lebanese University and has participated in over ten acting workshops, as well as worked in showcases, advertisements, and TV series.

Notably, she wrote and performed in Khedo Nafas (“Take a Breath”) and directed Chekhov’s The Evils of Tobacco. In 2024, she led a workshop that culminated in the showcase Una Pregunta Mr. Freud: What Is a Relationship?

Through her initiative, ArteFact – Theatrical Collective Experience, she empowers adults by developing their social skills and has collaborated with Rotary, Rotaract, and the Inclusion Club at Haigazian University. Berthe also holds a master’s degree in Law and a double master’s in Event Management and Cultural Engineering.

Rayan is a theatre facilitator with a background in psychology. She has extensive experience in using the arts to promote psychological well-being and creative expression. She has worked with several organisations to design and implement psychosocial support programmes through theatre and visual arts, with a focus on building self-confidence, emotional expression, and teamwork.

She has received various trainings in theatre, the use of theatre as a tool for psychosocial support, training of trainers, and other programmes that strengthen the role of theatre in empowerment and communication. Rayan is committed to creating a positive impact by integrating art and mental health to foster a supportive and motivating environment for all beneficiaries.

May is a Beirut-based Lebanese performer, facilitator, director, and production and education manager. She is currently an Applied Theatre Instructor at the American University of Beirut and Seenaryo theatre facilitator. She also co-designed and led a participatory action research study about collective organising with women domestic migrant workers in Lebanon, through experiential theatre learning techniques. May is co-founder and co-producer of the Foundation for Arab Dramatic Arts (FADA) that focuses on archiving Arab theatre (2022). Her applied theatre, community and education work ranges from working in prisons, with children and adults of different ages and special needs, to the elderly with dementia, with ex-fighters in conflict-riddled areas, and with refugees.

Hassan is a freelance actor and theatre facilitator. He’s acted in many theatre shows, and played supporting roles in a number of independent films and television series. He’s taken part in theatre workshops with Koon Theatre Group, Zoukak and Wasel. He’s also a member of NABAD Theatre Group. Currently, he’s writing his first play supported by a grant from Ettijahat – Independent Culture.

Tahany is a social activist focused on human rights. Originally from Syria, she strives to empower herself through trainings and opportunities, and volunteers in initiatives that serve both the refugee and host communities in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Alongside her freelance work with Seenaryo, she coordinates an initiative focused on health awareness and sexual and reproductive rights. She also runs a small recreational initiative during the summer, organising outings for women from both refugee and host communities to promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence.

Fatima holds a High School diploma, and worked as a primary school teacher in Syria for two years before moving to Lebanon. She then worked in the poultry farming industry for twenty years before switching to a career in self development. 

She joined various centers, attended empowerment sessions and ToTs (Training of Trainers) courses, and participated in a Leadership Program. Alongside Syrian and Lebanese women Fatima co-founded several initiatives and she has taken part in 2 plays with Seenaryo: Nashr Ghaseel (‘Hanging Laundry’) and Jowa w Barra (‘inside and outside’). She has completed Level 1 and 2 facilitation trainings with Seenaryo and has since facilitated two children’s theatre projects. Fatima is also currently pursuing an online university degree in Business Administration.

Fida is Syrian and has been living in Lebanon for eight years. She’s worked with different NGOs within the education field. Fida began working with Seenaryo in 2017 and has been working as a women’s theatre facilitator with them ever since.

Ahmad is Palestinian and based in Beirut, where he studies nursing at Sahel Institute. He has been involved with Seenaryo since 2015 and has participated in many Seenaryo productions including Metamorphosis, I See My Ghost Coming from Afar and Behind the Banana Truck. Ahmad has since trained as a theatre facilitator and leads Seenaryo Showbuilds in partnership with Yaabad Scout. His acting skills are always evolving and through theatre he has learnt how to be a responsible adult.

Sarah is a theatre practitioner, she holds a master’s degree in dramatic arts from the Lebanese University. Her studies are focused on social theatre and its impact on marginalised communities. She is also a member of the Red Bridge Theatre Ensemble for Playback Theatre in Lebanon.

Sarah is a Syrian dancer and performer based in Lebanon. She graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus (2019), later teaching contemporary dance there, and has participated in artistic projects in Damascus and Beirut as a designer and performer since graduating. Sarah is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Actor Preparation at the Lebanese University and has been working with Seenaryo as an interactive theater facilitator since 2024.

Fadia is a professional puppeteer, actress and drama teacher. Throughout her career, she has performed in nine plays, 23 puppet shows and six films. She’s appeared in award-winning feature films including “When Mariam Spoke” and “The Maiden’s Pond”. She’s also participated in several clown and contemporary dance shows. Fadia holds a diploma in acting from the Institute of Fine Arts – Lebanese University. She trained in Lebanon and abroad in areas including Japanese Butho dance, commedia dell’arte, shadow theatre and the red-nose clown.

Myriam took part in cinema workshops from the age of 16 in Lebanon and Spain, which led her to acquire a BA in audiovisual arts at USEK in 2013. She later juggled various jobs in the field: art direction, acting, styling and sound recording. She has been working as a freelance editor for the past six years. Her recent portfolio includes associate editor on the Cannes Jury Prize Winner “Capernaum” by Nadine Labaki, the editor of “The Blue Inmates” by Zeina Daccache (selected in El Gouna Film Festival) and the director of “Laban Emmo” (selected in Redzone Film Festival). Myriam has been working as a freelance editor with Seenaryo since the beginning of 2021. When Myriam is not editing, she enjoys practicing her passion for dancing, theatre and social work.

Jad is an artist and co-founder of Minwal Theatre Company, whose work has been shown in Lebanon and internationally. His practice is intimate, provocative and participatory, with a strong emphasis on public engagement. He has extensive experience in training and facilitating theatre workshops, and has been a puppeteer since 2008. Jad holds a postgraduate diploma in Dramatic Arts from the Lebanese University. His work has been presented in Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Uganda, Rwanda and Italy.

Sally is a drama teacher in Baabda. She works with non-governmental organisations and volunteers for feminist projects. She has previously participated in short movies and plays, but is now pursuing a master’s degree in Theatrical Direction from the Lebanese University.

Farah is a Palestinian refugee and a leader for Yaabad Scouts. She is studying for a degree in Radio, TV and Film at AUL University. Farah participated in the Seenaryo Studio productions “Metamorphosis” and “I see my ghost coming from afar”. She has also trained to be a children’s theatre facilitator with Seenaryo. Alongside her interest in theatre, Farah has taken part in a number of photography workshops with Dar Al Musawer.

Zeina loves to live life to the fullest. She has a degree in theatre and is studying for a masters in non-violent theatre. She is a drama instructor at Ghobayreh School also a psychodrama coach for Syrian refugee children. She has worked in refugee camps of various nationalities, and with many NGOs such as Amel Association, Ahlouna, Chajar o Bashar, Save the Children, SDS Chiyah and Intersos. Zeina dreams of owning a large stadium where anyone can come dance, sing, act, play an instrument or even paint freely.

With over a decade of experience in community arts and education, Duaa is a dedicated actress and puppeteer based in Lebanon. Since 2015, she has performed educational puppet shows for children aged 5 to 12 across refugee communities and schools in Saida, Tyr, the Bekaa, and Beirut—reaching thousands of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian children. Her performances address crucial issues such as children’s rights, bullying, hygiene, family dynamics, and learning disabilities. In 2024, she joined Seenaryo’s Emergency Project, facilitating community workshops and conducting needs assessments to support vulnerable families. From 2022 to 2023, she worked with Anera’s WASH program, delivering health awareness sessions and conducting outreach in camps and schools. She also leads child-focused activities at Ajial Community Center, creating safe, creative spaces for children’s development. Her work reflects a deep commitment to using performance and education to foster resilience and community wellbeing.

Sally has been working with Seenaryo since 2018 as an actress with the Ya’bud Scouts Group, and acted with Seenaryo for four years. She travelled to Germany to perform with Seenaryo twice and is currently working as one of their facilitators.

Rana Jalkh was Senior Arts Manager with Seenaryo, and prior to that worked with Goethe Institute and Hammana Artist House as a Production Coordinator. She has worked as an Assistant Director and editor for several films and commercials. She has also participated in several theatre workshops/plays.

In 2019 Rana travelled to Berlin and took part in six Physical Theatre workshops; she wants to continue her artistic journey, exploring more and more the wonders and beautiful adventures of theatre.

Rania is (proudly!) training to be a nurse. She grew up in an orphanage and always finds hope to keep living. Rania loves dancing and gymnastics.

Dana’s true love is theatre. She has worked as a theatre coordinator in various schools and has written and directed award-winning pieces both locally and internationally. She’s also worked with NGOs including Save the Children and Mentors Arabis as a PSS facilitator and theatre expressionist in response to the Beirut blast. Dana has a degree in theatre from the Lebanese University – Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture and is doing her MA in Theatre Research at Saint Joseph University.

She has performed parts in several dance theatre musicals in Lebanon and the Arab world and collaborated with multiple artists and dance theatre companies. Nivine has participated in workshops conducted by local and international choreographers in Spain, Paris, Italy, Morocco and Lebanon.

Khodor has dreamt of working in theatre since childhood. He began his journey with Seenaryo in 2021 as a participant in a Theatre performance, and later trained to become a facilitator. He has since worked on numerous projects, including both Showbuilds and Satellites. Most recently, Khodor completed his Scenechangers training.

Wafa began as a participant in Seenaryo workshops and acted in the play The Scent of Life. What started as a one-time experience quickly grew into a passion. She went on to attend further trainings and became a theatre facilitator. In 2024, she worked on Emergency Satellite Projects in Lebanon, facilitating children’s theatre sessions. Wafa is proud to be a children’s theatre facilitator.

Raghda is an actress and a theatre instructor. She holds an MA in Theatre Studies from Université Lumière in Lyon. She has performed in theatre productions in France, Belgium, Morocco and Lebanon, choosing to work collaboratively on unconventional site-specific projects with clear socio-political themes. She has been teaching drama in secondary school in Beirut since 2009. In 2019, she was selected as one of 35 scholars worldwide to be part of the Theatertreffen International Forum to exchange ideas and experiences across artistic and international boundaries. She co-founded the YAZAN Professional Artist Training (YPAT), an alternative theatre training in Lebanon.

Rania is a theatre facilitator and Playkit trainer with Seenaryo. She has directed several plays with them, including ‘Ghazl Al Banat’. Rania is an actress, voice talent, actor trainer, writer and director. She holds a BA in Dramatic Arts and an MA in Acting Coaching from the Lebanese University and has recently begun her PhD in Theatre. She’s a member of the Red Bridge Ensemble for Playback Theatre and ‘Les Amis de Marionettes’, a puppet troupe that performs in Lebanon and abroad.

Yassine began acting in Syria in 2010 with a local theatre ensemble called Adonia, and went on to be a playwright for social awareness raising street plays with Aga Khan Foundation and UNDP until 2017. He then moved to Lebanon where he started working with Seenaryo as a theatre facilitator. He has trained in theatre with Zokak, Clown Me In, Seenaryo and Laban. Yassine is now focusing on using all the skills he has learnt through trainings to produce and act in stage and street theatre. He is also a volunteer with Syrian Eyes.

Amany joined Seenaryo in 2020 after moving to Lebanon and searching for opportunities to integrate into society and build relationships with others. She began doing one training and launched her into finding opportunities to train in social service, life skills and psychosocial support training. She is currently a facilitator for Seenaryo, and she has found happiness and confidence in theatre, it is a psychological release. Amany is also currently studying for a diploma in Sociology.

Rouba has a degree in dramatic arts and has over ten years of experience with different NGOs as a psychological support worker, theatre facilitator, social worker and arts therapist. In particular, she works closely with refugees and disabled people. She is a drama teacher in several schools in Akkar, where she infuses dancing with other art forms. She is also an actress, photographer, script writer and theatre director.

Sara is a graduate in Environmental & Public Health. She works as a development programme coordinator for refugees with an interest in social development and education.

Khawla is an activity coordinator with Seenaryo and a board member of the ‘Let me Dream’ initiative. Originally from Syria, residing in Bekaa she is also the founder and coordinator of the ‘A Story to Every Home’ initiative. Khawla believes that Seenaryo has been a gateway to many opportunities in both her personal and professional life.

Antonella is a theatre actress aspiring to explore theatre further as an actress and a light designer. She took part in “Maharat” workshop for technicians specializing in theatre lighting and in several plays as an actress. In addition to that, she has a passion for cinema and has taken part in seven short films as an art director.

Nancy is an established actress, with over eight years experience in acting, coaching and career guidance. She studied acting at the Lebanese Institute of Fine Arts and has an MA in Actor Training. Nancy is an avid researcher, continuously doing new education training to provide the most up-to-date techniques, acting methods and programmes that fit the needs of every individual. Over the past few years, Nancy has held many positions as an actress and backstage crew, as a director, writer, producer, stage manager, stylist and facilitator.

Nour has been an education trainer since 2017. He is an actor, playwright, theatre director and trainer. He has produced several shows during his career, the latest being Al Barzakh. He is passionate about multidisciplinary arts and has participated in many electronic music and hip-hop projects under the pseudonym, Fasel. Nour believes that art is a healthy ritual for expressing anything in any way.

Ruba is an enthusiastic dreamer who loves to express herself through art in all its all forms, especially devised theatre. After earning an undergraduate degree in PR, she found a passion for facilitation where she helps people voice express themselves through singing, dancing and acting. She aims to build a loud generation that is fearless.

Ali is a freelance photographer, filmmaker and musician based in Beirut. He’s filmed for international organisations and media outlets on various projects and music videos, as well as writing articles and reports, and providing research assistance. He’s co-founder of Syrian Eyes and Jazz Kabeez.

Mayada is a theatre facilitator based in Majdal Anjar, Lebanon. Originally from Damascus, she has lived in Lebanon since 2013 and began her volunteer work in 2018. Her journey with Seenaryo started in 2020 when she performed in the play Bel Nass, marking a turning point in her life and that of her family. Inspired by the transformative power of theatre, Mayada went on to train as a facilitator with Seenaryo. She is passionate about the role of art in creating change and believes strongly in theatre as a tool for empowering future generations.

Riham graduated from the American University of Science and Technology with a BA in Communication Arts specialised in Radio/Film/Television. She has directed, produced and written several awareness raising ads about sexual health, women’s right, overdosing and positive masculinity. In addition to that, she’s planned, designed and conducted awareness sessions for caregivers, youth, and children on different topics ranging from capacity building to peacebuilding, conflict resolution, communication skills, leadership, advocacy, sports, and art for peace.

Sara holds a degree in press and media. She started her career at a local Jordanian channel as a field reporter, specialising in theatre and teaching. Sara has also worked with different organisations hosting refugees as a field researcher. She is a theatre actress and teaches children’s theatre with Akwan Institute, as well as being part of a sketch-show team as an actress.

Dana is a director, actress, and theatre trainer. She holds a degree in Performing Arts from the University of Jordan. Dana has worked with the National Center for Culture and Arts (NCCA), delivering trainings in camps and underprivileged communities. She has directed and performed in both local and regional productions, and has experience in dubbing and puppeteering. She currently works as a drama teacher in schools.

Rita Suheil Akroush is a theater director, playwright, and arts program manager based in Jordan. She believes in the power of storytelling to connect and liberate. Rita holds a Master’s in Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BA in Theatre from NYU Abu Dhabi. Her work explores new dramaturgies through rituals, politics, and games in performance.

Ahmad Al-Amoudi is an actor, director, and drama teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Arts from the University of Jordan. He has participated in numerous plays as both an actor and director. One of the plays he acted in received awards at Jordanian festivals, including Best Scenography and Best Integrated Theatrical Work. Currently, he works in school education, dedicating his theatrical expertise to children and adolescents, helping them discover their personalities through theatrical exercises while focusing on creating plays based on their improvisations.

Combining his passion and artistic vision, Hani is a theatre facilitator with Seenaryo. He collaborates with partners to develop project ideas and guides group to ensure they meet their objectives. He has worked as a youth media and theatre trainer at Ya’rob for three years. Hani has also worked as a media consultant for various environmental projects. He aims to create an artistic environment in every place he works.

Maesra studied Business Information Systems at the University of Jordan. He currently works as a social researcher on community research and development at the Information and Research Centre – King Hussein Foundation (IRCKHF). Since 2012, he has worked work in the field of development at the Prince Hassan Club and World Vision Foundation. Maesra also founded the Yarub Charitable Society for Development. He has been working with Seenaryo as a Playkit trainer and Video Making trainer since 2019.

Muhyi holds a BA in Business, and aims to change the world at every level possible. He describes himself as a limitless person who will become the best at everything. The words “I can’t” are not in his dictionary, and he has often been described as a multi-talented octopus.

Saleem is a multidisciplinary artist with expertise in theatre direction, acting, puppetry and contemporary dance. With a strong artistic vision and a talent for leading creative teams, he has developed and directed innovative performances that engage audiences in meaningful dialogue. He specializes in choreographing for theatre and facilitating workshops in movement and performance. His work blends storytelling, physicality, and visual creativity to produce boundary-pushing, collaborative art experiences.

Violet is an educator with 15 years of experience in the field of education and educational management. She is a Playkit and Scene Changer trainer, and has worked with Seenaryo since 2012. She works as a psychology teacher for IBDP and A-level and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is a certified Trainer of Trainers (ToT).

Sara Ghanma has been working in the field of creative, play-based learning for 4 years. Her experience varies from project design and coordination, training and content development, early childhood education, and theatre facilitation.

Sara is a theatre actress and aspiring writer with an educational background in Management.  experience has been in music consultancy and curating, copywriting, brand management, and research. Sara hopes to use her voice and writing to advocate for the arts and its role in improving mental and emotional well-being, especially in children and young adults.

Idreesi is a producer, singer and songwriter based in Amman. He is the Co-Founder of the electro-acoustic collective Garaseen. He started his musical journey whilst studying acting and directing for theatre at the University of Jordan in 2012. Using his acoustic guitar, Idreesi was exploring a new way of expressing his feelings, emotions and events from his personal life. As he was always infatuated with the arts, it was only natural that he eventually decided to embark on a creative career of his own.

Saleem is a theatre arts director and facilitator, specializing in work with children and youth. With a background in children’s theatre and playwriting, he brings a dynamic approach to creative education. He is also a contemporary physical theatre performer focusing on body language and physical expression in performance. Passionate about integrating artistic creativity into education, he aims to inspire and nurture a new generation of talented individuals.

Arabella has been facilitating and co-facilitating theatre with youth and children since she was 17. British-born, her interest in exploring the world through theatre brought her to the Middle East in 2012. Since settling in Jordan, she has spent three years working in Zaatari refugee camp, setting up and running an inclusive theatre for children. Arabella is now a full-time drama teacher, freelance actress and member of Amman’s playback theatre troupe.

Lour is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in media and performance. A graduate of Middle East University with a degree in Media – Radio & TV, she works primarily as a freelance video editor in the film industry. Her editing portfolio includes TV series, social media content, and music videos. In addition to their work behind the camera, they are an accomplished dancer, performing in styles ranging from hip-hop and Dabkeh to contemporary. Their dance work spans music videos, international films, and local productions. She is an active member of both Ruff Dance Troupe and Sarab Dance Collective. With a passion for performance that began in school theater and continues to evolve, Lour  brings creativity and versatility to every project.

Zaid Naqrash is a theater director and playwright, graduated from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Jordan with a specialization in theater directing and acting. His theatrical works have been showcased at local festivals, and he has experience in various dramatic fields, including teaching, puppetry, and acting.

Seba is a class teacher at the UNWRA University and for many years has had a passion for theatre and the arts. She completed the Young Facilitators programme with Seenaryo and has since become a co-facilitator on Seenaryo Scratches. Seba established ‘Arts Vision’ with two other young people she met on the Young Facilitators programme. Seban continues to apply the participatory theatre techniques she first learnt with Seenaryo in all aspects of her theatre practice with Art Vision. Seba has a particular interest in dance, physical theatre and stage makeup.

Raghad is a self-taught artist who works as the Creative Arts Programme Coordinator at Ruwwad Al Tanmya. She is also a member of an international artist collective at Micro Galleries in Hong Kong.

Sara is a stage actress and trainer specialising in participatory theatre. She is distinguished by her deep passion for creative expression and interactive performance. Sara received the Best Actress Award in Children’s Theatre at the Al-Dan International Festival in the Sultanate of Oman, and has participated in numerous theatrical performances for youth and children.

She is currently working as a participatory theatre trainer at Seenaryo, focusing on self-expression through methods that integrate children’s ideas and emotions. She believes in the power of participatory theatre as a tool for social and cultural impact, and is committed to developing it by merging it with puppetry, offering innovative models that combine interactive performance with puppet theatre techniques, all aimed at creating rich and unique artistic experiences.

Nicole Shukri Shahin is a certified trainer and marketing communications expert with over 20 years of experience. She has led PR, social media, digital media, events management and CSR initiatives in the telecommunications, healthcare, cultural and other sectors, including roles in Jordan at Umniah Mobile Company and the King Hussein Cancer Foundation. 

Passionate about acting and theater, Nicole has participated in various trainings and productions, and is a member of Amman’s playback theatre troupe, and Meerab Production. Currently, she works as a freelancer in her field, and as a trainer/facilitator with Seenaryo, empowering communities through theatre, creative education, and play-based learning.

Enad is a Jordanian producer, director, and writer working in theater and film since 2015. He began his career with the short film Labsha, which earned third place at the 2018 Tolerance Awards. Enad founded Seen for Theater and Drama in 2014, directing and producing ten plays that explore social themes through live performance. He is also the founder of Shams Academy for Performing Arts and Shams Children’s Theater, nurturing young talents in acting, music, and poetry. His film credits include Kroka (2021), A Visit to the Neighborhood (2022), and Men Cry Too (2024). In 2025, he served as executive producer and co-writer of the hit Ramadan series Our Neighborhood is Tight, aired on Roya TV. Enad is known for championing youth creativity across the Arab world.

Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education with practical teaching experience at several schools, including Ahmed Abdul Wahab School, Al-Awael Basic Private School, and Iqra Private School & Kindergarten. He has participated in the Drama in Education and Sites programs with the A. M. Qattan Foundation, and earned certifications in Art & Education through Play and Music. He is also a certified TOT trainer with Seenaryo’s Playkit program, specializing in art and learning through play and music.

Du’aa Abu Manshar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Basic Education and has completed 114 hours of training in Drama in Education. She has also pursued additional training in First Aid, Arabic Calligraphy, My Family’s Health, Drama in Education, and the Seenaryo Playkit program.

Her teaching experience includes working at Mais Al-Rabee’ School & Kindergarten (2018–2020) and Al-Andalus School & Kindergarten (2021–2022). She later served as Director of Al-Hulm Al-Kabeer Kindergarten (2023–2025) and is currently the Director and Owner of Iqra Private School & Kindergarten.

Maya Rihawi is a multidisciplinary cultural practitioner and facilitator engaged in applied theatre, urban research, and film. Her work focuses on themes of memory and mental barriers within conflict and post-war contexts. As a co-founder of Prova – A Scene from Memory, she has established a dynamic cultural workspace for artists, leveraging the theatrical rehearsal process to foster interdisciplinary creative collaborations, productions and dialogue.

Manar is a bilingual translator and copywriter. She has been working as a wordsmith for the past six years across Jordan, Dubai and Turkey. She graduated from the Lebanese University, majoring in translation studies, and loves bringing out her artistic, creative side in writing as well as through her paintings.

Amani is an English teacher and an English – Arabic translator. She has worked with different grassroots organisations in Lebanon. Today, based in  France, she is continuing her studies to become a trilingual translator between, English, French and Arabic. She also volunteers with réfugiés.info.

Gemma is a software engineer living in Prague, Czech Republic. She is originally from a small town in the north of the UK. She studied Artificial Intelligence at university, although she now prefers to focus on front end web development. Gemma has been supporting the development of the Seenaryo website since 2017.

Currently living in Mumbai, India, Nisreen is a graphic designer and illustrator by trade, and an artist at heart. She is passionate about experimenting with different materials – you can check out her recent designs on instagram (@designhappinis).

Nisreen comes from an advertising and design background and has worked extensively with various ad agencies and design houses in the USA, Singapore and India. She first joined Seenaryo in 2019 and has assisted with fundraising as well as contributing to the Playkit, for which she has illustrated over 500 flashcards.

Antonio Gould is the Executive Director of Teach Monster Games. They are a non-profit educational technology company helping over 2 million children learn to read each month and now expanding into other areas of learning and development. Previous to this Antonio has 20 years experience delivering a wide range of projects across web, mobile, social, games and software for brands, broadcasters and charities. More information at www.teachyourmonstertoread.com / www.usbornefoundation.org.uk.

Luke is the global Head of Innovation for Strategy Goals at Save the Children. He has worked there since 2011, primarily in humanitarian contexts. His first overseas work was in Za’atari refugee camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan followed by the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon. Since then, Luke has been involved in the set-up, ongoing management and operational reviews of humanitarian responses and programs in many different countries like Greece, Madagascar, Bangladesh, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and China. Most recently, Luke was the Country Director for Save the Children in Haiti. Since 2020 Luke has been working on scaling innovation at Save the Children and now heads up a team to support innovation across the organisations four strategic goals.

Alex Khosla works for Aikya Investment Management, researching and investing in companies in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Previously he worked in similar roles at Stewart Investors, AXA Framlington and UBS Investment Bank. He is also a trustee at Angel Shed, an inclusive children’s theatre company in London. Alex is a CFA Charterholder.

Lebanese-born British journalist and broadcasting executive. Liliane Landor served as BBC Controller of International Services and Director of the WorldService until September 2024. She worked for the BBC from 1989 to mid-2016, where she was responsible for radio, digital and television broadcasting in 27 languages, and launched the influential BBC’s 100 Women project in 2014. Between her two BBC tenures, she was Head of Foreign News at Channel4 News from 2016 and 2021.

Shifa Obeid works in the Risk Department of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), responsible for a portfolio of more than EUR 3 billion in infrastructure transactions in Turkey, Ukraine and the Middle East. Previously, she worked as a banker in EBRD’s Amman office and Arab Bank’s Project Finance team. Shifa is a CFA charter holder. She is also a member of fundraising teams for several EBRD community initiatives.

Ziba is a Partner at Hambleden Capital, a family office investing in businesses across the financial services, real estate, VC and impact sectors. Previously she worked in M&A and wealth management. She has an MBA from London Business School.

Ziba is also an Ambassador of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Young Patrons Circle; and is starting to craft her family’s foundation. Coming from an Iranian refugee family, she is very interested in the power of education and creative expression.

As the Director of Arts in Lebanon, Lama Amine manages all of Seenaryo’s theatre and music programmes in country. She has also directed or co-directed flagship Seenaryo productions including What’s Far is Near, I see my ghost coming from afar and Tilka.

Rana Issa is Assistant Professor of Translation Studies at the American University of Beirut and Sr. research fellow at the University of Oslo. She specializes in literary history and translation. She is the co-founder of SPACE-no.org (Space for the Production of Arab Art in Exile) and is the author of a forthcoming book entitled The Modern Arabic Bible. Rana is also a translator and lives between Beirut and Oslo. 

Born in Beirut, Rania is an artist and filmmaker, working with still and moving images, she has directed videos and creative documentaries. Anchored in the turbulent reality of her country, her documentaries give a personal perspective to political events. She intertwines raw images with a poetic edge, where chance encounters are captured with compassion and humour. Work on archival material has been an underlying interest in her artistic work. Her most recent work investigates forgotten images and sounds that haunt the present. By juxtaposing them with new ones, she explores a diversity of meanings, triggering renewed narratives and emotions.  Approaching images like an editor – part detective, part cinephile – she traces absence and remembrance.