The department of Theatrical Sciences, the acting and directing section, held its Eighth Festival for Theatrical Performances during the period of Sunday, January 6 until January 20, 2013. The following plays were performed: - A Night Traveler, written by the great artist and poet Salah Abdel Sabour and directed by Dr. Khalil Morsy, was presented by fourth year students. - The Bear, written by Antoine Chekhov and directed by Prof. Ahmad Abdel Halim , was presented by fourth year students . - Shafika and Metwally, prepared and directed by Dr. Safa Alam EDin, was presented by second year students. These plays were performed in the Training Theatre Hall (411) Building 4 of the university. The design and implementation of decorations, lighting and clothing were put in place with the guidance of Professors and students of the Décor section, second and fourth years.