Samar Dudin is playwright, theater director and educator whose pioneering work in Jordan focuses on youth leadership, neighborhood action and emancipatory practices. The co-author or director of more than 17 plays, Samar has crafted works built on participatory methodologies that foster co-authorship and creative collaboration. She uses theater as a medium to challenge social norms and advocate for justice.

Samar currently serves as the regional director at the non-profit community development organization Ruwwad Al Tanmeya, where she drives community and youth development across the region.