Naila Atrach

Education

MFA  1978.  Directing and Acting. National Academy of Theatre Arts and Film, Sofia, Bulgaria

Theatre Studies: Arab Theatre

Naila Al Atrash, theatre director, actress, acting teacher and scholar from Damascus Syria. During my 40 year career I have directed and starred in dozens of productions throughout the Arab World, Europe, South Africa and United States. Served as a head of acting department at the Damascus Theatre Academy for 8 years and contributed to designing the curriculum. Actively involved in the theatre of the larger Middle East, I have participated in and or chaired many symposia and festivals.

The Phoenix  Award, in Recognition of Courage and Leadership on Behalf of Refugees. Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture. November 1st 2017

Vivian G. Prins Scholar, 2014 New York University

Best Actress Award at Carthage International Film Festival, Tunisia 1986.