Theatre plays have discovered a niche in the city of lakes and the students are also taking keen participation in the theatre activities. Notably, the students of Madhya Pradesh School of Drama (MPSD) under their annual presentation will present a four day theatre festival to be organised by MPSD.
The fest will begin from July 11 and will continue till July 14. Notably, the students of batch 2013-14 will present the fest at Antarang Hall, Bharat Bhawan.
While informing about the fest, Director of MPAD Sanjay Upadhyay, said, “As the session of the students of batch 2013-14 is getting complete on July 15, so we have organised the fest in order to let them explore their talent and theatrical skills more. As a part of this fest, the students will present the dramas of different genres before the theatre lovers of the city.”
While informing further about the fest, Upadhyay also said that the students being selected for the session 2014-15 will also give an introduction of theirs during the fest. This will boost up their confidence and eradicate the fear of stage too. As many as 25 students from across the country have been selected by the special committee for the batch of 2014-15. Upadhyay further informed that theatre personalities and noted playwrights from across the country have been invited for the fest who will give their feedback about the performances.
The fest will get underway on July 11 with the play ‘Uttar Sita Ram Charitra’ directed by CR Jambe Hegdu from Bangalore. On July 12, Samjhi leaao Re Mana directed by Kanhaiyalal Kaithwas will be presented. On July 13, Shakespearian Tragedy Hamlet, directed by KK Rajan would be staged. The fest will have a grand closure on July 14 with the play Renu Ki Thumriyaan directed by Devendra Raj Ankur. Further on July 15 the students of new batch will give their individual introduction and the batch 2014-15 will begin from July 16, Upadhyay informed.