In Morocco, Sami Fekkak developed a passion for acting during his teenage years. After spending years studying abroad and pursuing a career in finance, it was acting that brought him back to his homeland, where he established himself and gained recognition in series and films. Since then, he has discovered a spiritual dimension in the craft of embodying characters that are not his own.
Maysoun Bouga, originally from Casablanca, uses Applied Theater to reconnect with her Amazigh heritage by rediscovering Moroccan folktales and language. Her cross-cultural show Sunrise to Sunset, which will take place on Thursday, June 12, in Casablanca, blends storytelling, dance, and music to celebrate Amazigh and First Nations Australian cultures.