Alaa Abu Gharbieh, born in Palestine, is a full-time artist devoted to the art of clowning with RED NOSES Palestine. He is also a theatre actor, school theatre trainer, and a trainer of circus trainers with the Palestinian Circus.

Alaa graduated from theatre and art school in 2009, having studied in both Jerusalem and Turin, Italy. He has worked as a professional actor since 2012 and became a healthcare clown with RED NOSES in 2014. In 2020, he began teaching theatre and physical theatre in schools, and in 2021, started training new circus trainers. Alaa joined the Emergency Smile International team in 2024.

In addition to his professional work, Alaa has over ten years of volunteering experience with the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

He has a deep love for children’s theatre and a special passion for improvisation, which he considers a vital part of both his life and artistic practice. Alaa is known for his ability to engage deeply with others, to listen with intention, and to respond with creativity. He also writes plays and songs.