The specially-abled children of Arushi are enjoying their theatre classes to the fullest.
learning the details of theatre, the children of Arushi are preparing a play based on Panchtantra. The theatre workshop is being carried out by Vihaan Drama Works, Bhopal.
Under the theatre series of Vihaan ‘Theateritics 12’ the workshop is being conducted. Through the speech exercise and voice modulation participants are learning different forms of theatre. Moreover the kids are being taught basic acting exercises to strengthen their acting foundation. The workshop further is training the students to free them from self consciousness and strengthen their concentration through sensory exercises. Under the same segment, students were given assignments to apply in their theatrical personality and performances.
Further speech therapy, improvisation of stories, body movements, facial expression with dialogue, footwork on music along with other experimental exercises are also being taught in the workshop. Most importantly, the basics of folk art are taught through the play way method so that the students can enjoy the workshop.
The play ‘Panchtantra’ is being prepared under the guidance of Hemant Deolekar. The play is collage of three stories from Panchtantra including Jaadui Phal, Neuto aur Pluto and Andher Jangal Chupat Sher.
All the three plays are being directed by hemant Deolekar. On asking about his experience working with kids of Arushi, he said, “It is the most joyous theatre workshop for all the members of Vihaan Drama Works and one of the best experiences.”
The play will be staged on February 15.