The play Anstuna by Donia Samir Ghanem tells the story of a maestro preparing for a musical show, and he faces a problem because the singer he can take in his show comes from a popular environment, so he has to train her for months and go through different stages in her transformation during the play, which leaves the viewer in front of funny situations.
The singer, who speaks poorly and vulgarly, transforms with time, and Donia Samir Ghanem excels in singing, dancing and acting. Get into the dumpling skin of a little girl or a folk singer. The costumes designed by Marwa Odeh highlight the difference between the two characters, as does the choreography by Khadija Al-Argan. Amr Abdallah’s decor emphasizes the contrasts between the life of the palace and the life of the popular neighborhood, emphasizing specific elements: a bean cart is placed in the lobby of the palace, chairs and a small table recreate the atmosphere of a popular café.
