In a bid to revive the dying ‘Theater culture’, the sixth Chotanagpur National Theater Fest will be organised from March 27 at Audrey House. The six-day event will showcase the potential of theater artists from across the country. The inaugural event will be graced by Minister, Department of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs – Amar Kumar Bauri and Chairperson - Jharkhand State Khadi Gramodyog Board, Sanjay Seth.
As many as 12 ‘Theatre Plays’ will be performed during the event. “On each day two plays will be performed by different groups. Artists and theatre groups from Himachal Pradesh, Ranchi, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi will perform here in the State Capital. All shows will begin from 6 PM onwards. The programme will end on April 2,” said, president – Yuva Natya Sangeet Academy, Reena Sahay.
“The prime aim of such event is to sensitise the public on various social issues. Theater plays ranging from mythology to real incidents will be shown to the audiences. The plays titled – Bahane, Kanyadaan, Return of Eklavya, Maharathi including a few others will be showcased,” added Sahay. The entry will be free for the public. PNS