| ISPA 2025 Lugano Congress– Fizza Hasan |
 Fizza HasanTheatre Wallay Fizza Hasan, Founder and Artistic Director of Theatre Wallay, a performing arts company based in Islamabad, Pakistan, has extensive experience in direction, acting, and arts management, leading projects using theatre as a medium for social change and cultural exchange. Her work, developed in collaboration with international and local partners such as embassies, NGOs, and cultural institutions, spans multiple themes. Her projects have engaged audiences across Pakistan and internationally. She has directed and performed in numerous productions and has been instrumental in fostering theatre’s role in community dialogue and advocacy in Islamabad. She has designed and facilitated theatre-based workshops for diverse audiences, from students and educators to marginalized communities. An ISPA Global Fellow for 2024-25, she was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2025) for her contributions to the arts. In addition to theatre, she has a long career in education, teaching English literature and French, conducting teacher training, and mentoring young artists. Her work extends to writing, with published short stories, children's literature, and theatre scripts. With a deep commitment to artistic and social impact, she remains an advocate for theatre as a powerful tool for storytelling, learning, and change. Moderator |
