The Azzedine-Medjoubi Regional Theater in Annaba hosted the gala performance of the play “Sensory World vs. Digital Screens” on Sunday, a production crafted specifically for young audiences. The production tackles the consequences of excessive screen time on children through an educational and entertaining approach.
Staged before a large gathering of families, this dramatic work underscores the necessity of preserving balance between the digital realm, sensory growth, and interpersonal relationships.
Penned by Mouna Gharbi and directed by Hamdi Aribi, the piece delivers an awareness message regarding the hazards associated with overexposing children to electronic devices. Leveraging vibrant staging and accessible dialogue, it urges youngsters to reconnect with creative endeavors, cultivate their sensory skills, and prioritize face-to-face interactions with those around them.
The set design was created by Souheil Boukhedra, with original music by Nadjib Oubrahim and choreography by Yacine Saadna. The cast features Mohamed Cherif Oudini, Mouna Ben Sultane, Yacine Ben Megal, Faten Kessar, Mohamed Amine El Abed, Fatima Bouchama, and Samir Mernich.
Produced by the Azzedine-Medjoubi Regional Theater of Annaba, the showcase—which commenced with a minute of silence honoring victims of the wildfires that impacted several nationwide provinces—forms part of a broader artistic awareness campaign. Tributes were also paid to members of the People’s National Army, Civil Protection personnel, forestry services, and all emergency teams mobilized to confront the crisis.