Saudi Drama: Commencements, Efforts, and Progression (8), Mohammed Al-Othaim and his play “As-Seneen Al-Ejaf

Abstract: Drama is a tool for bringing about social change, and its presence helps raise people’s awareness of societal concerns. The value of collective arts, such as drama and theater, is that they strengthen community spirit and uphold the idea of others’ needs, thus best exemplifying social collaboration. The lack of thorough academic and scholarly investigation into Saudi theater is the impetus for this work. Saudi Arabian theater and drama have not been well discussed in literary works on Arabic theater and drama. As a result, the fundamental challenge posed by this endeavor is the lack of resources for researching Saudi drama. This study is an effort to elucidate the significance of Saudi drama and theater. The paper is an analytical-critical scheme. After a succinct overview of the concept of drama and theater, the study deals with remarkable divisions such as the standing of Saudi drama and its progress. The main point of the study is to present an instance of Saudi attempts at drama, such as Mohammed Al-Othaim and his play “As-Seneen Al-Ejaf.” The study ends with a final summary of points like discussion, recommendations, and conclusion.