The Theatre Section of the second Mehr Festival featured eleven selected theatrical works performed on 30 September till 1 October at the Mehromah Cultural and Artistic Complex, under the theme Mother.
During the Theatre Café program on 3 October, jury members discussed the evaluation process, emphasizing diverse aesthetic perspectives, the importance of strong direction, and the relationship between performance and audience. Suggestions were also made to support future productions through acting workshops.
Ten groups participated, with eight selected for live performances. Judging was conducted in three categories: Best Director Best Actress Best Actor Additionally, two special mentions were awarded in directing and acting (male and female), without specific ranking.
Winners
Best Director 1st Place:
Narges Kashani
Delirium Writer: Narges Kashani
Best Director 2nd Place:
Mazdak Aliabadi
The Retreating World Play by : Naomi Wallace
Best Director 3nd Place:
Shabnam Behvar
Marriage; Crime and Punishment Writer : Shabnam Behvar
Best Actor 1st Place:
Hassan Mokhtar Abadi
Director & Writer: Mohsen Mirzaei
Best Actor 2nd Place:
Ali KhoshChashm
Director & Writer : Shabnam Behvar
Best Actor 3rd Place:
Ehsan Khorsand
Director & Writer: Mohsen Mirzaei
Best Actress:
Maryam Abedi
Role: Forough Farrokhzad From Of the Lineage of Trees Writer: Shabnam Behvar Director: Raheel Zamani