Judges
Roy Khoury
Roy Khoury is a Lebanese triple threat performer, theatre director and choreographer. He studied filmmaking at the Lebanese academy offine arts - Alba in Lebanon, then he left to the states and he graduated from NYFA - Broadway New York in 2012 holding a degree in musical theatre. Roy’s love for Broadway and musical theatre had him fulfill a dream of opening his own performing art school “Steps” in 2013.
In 2015 he starred, created and directed his first musical production “One night on Broadway”at the Casino du Liban, where he showcased the Lebanese talents in the musical theatre industry. Due to its huge success, Roy got an award at the murex d’or 2015 that led him to perform at the Zouk international summer festival. He has since then made a hit in every single project of his.
Mo Khansa
Khansa, a Lebanese artist, intertwines dance and music, crafting mesmerizing performances. Trained extensively in belly dance, he's taught for nearly a decade and serves as a movement coach. Proficient as an aerialist with Urban Circus International, mastering silks, lyra, and chains, he also studied movement at the Russian Drama Theatre in Lithuania. His talents garnered over 8 international accolades, notably for his performance and choreography in the Sundance-winning short "Warsha," shortlisted for the 2022 Oscars. Khansa seamlessly fuses aerial and dance training with his work as a musician also. His live shows blend cultural influences, exploring themes of love and eroticism, evoking Classical Arabic rhythms with the grace of a baladi dancer. Khansa has performed in various cities worldwide including London, Paris, LA, Marseille, Lausanne, Seville, Glasgow, Belfast, Tunis, Milan, Vilnius, and Cyprus.