Feras Zaqtan

Director | Drama Educator | Writer | Cultural Programs Developer

Jordan

About

With over 25 years of experience as a theater trainer, I have dedicated my career to nurturing young talent in the performing arts. I specialize in training youth in theater skills and teaching the fundamentals of stage performance, with a focus on developing their acting abilities and enhancing their artistic expression. As a film director and long-time board member of Al-Masrah Al-Hadith (The Modern Theater), as well as a member of various theatrical evaluation cittees, I have played an active role in shaping the theatrical and cinematic landscape in Jordan. My contributions have been recognized regionally, earning me numerous awards, including Best Director (2014) and Best Script (2019) at the Philadelphia Arab University Theater Festival. I am committed to empowering future generations by combining my expertise in education and directing, with a mission to promote theater culture and elevate the role of the arts in society.

Experience

  • Member at International Relations Committee – Jordan Artists Association
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Member at Eurasia Theatre Association ETA
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    I represent Jordan at this global theatrical gathering, which brings together more than 50 directors and artistic directors of international theatre festivals from Europe and Asia, in addition to Egypt and Brazil.

  • CEO at The International Liberal Theatre Nights Festival
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Managing the festival's executive affairs and overseeing them

  • Theatre Instructor at Ministry of Culutre_Jordan
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    "Developing students' mental and physical performance, learning the principles of theater, performing theatrical plays, and understanding the basics of playwriting."

  • Filmmaker at Freelance
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos