JEDDAH: Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Authority has launched the second advanced training program in acting and directing, aimed at discovering local talent and building professional tools and skills. The authority said that the program’s activities would continue on the King Abdul Aziz Public Library stage in Riyadh for 10 days, with the participation of 50 male and female trainees selected from more than 150 applicants. The applicants were chosen based on their previous experience in performance and acting and knowledge of the English language. The program will present two workshops and include professional training to develop the performance of talented people in the fields of theater and directing. The authority used a training team from the US and Spain. The program aims to enrich trainees with global theatrical experiences and enhance job opportunities for theater practitioners. It seeks to reach talented people in their regions and provide them with professional experience in their homeland. The authority aims to support professional development in the theater sector, meet the need for qualified national candidates and develop skills by organizing short and advanced virtual and in-house training programs.