From Dabba Nadgam
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The sounds of music and dance begin ebbing because the solar peaks and heatwave grips Chennai. To deliver some respite and alter of situation, the town sabhas flip their consideration to theatre by internet hosting competition of plays. The themes vary from comedy and historic to social.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan not too long ago introduced its week-long annual theatre competition. This version featured 4 Tamil plays, one bi-lingual and a Dramathon (assortment of six short plays).
Deva Kanya
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The six plays introduced right here have been prize-winning entries from three totally different festivals — Short and Sweet Festival by Prakriti Foundation, Kiss Festival by Poochus Productions and Ten Ally Drama by Theatre Marina. The various themes and the usual of presentation made Dramathon an engrossing.
The travails and angst of devadasis who have been left asunder by the Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act was the theme of Deva Kanya directed by Namritha Kalai. To talk the emotional turmoil and social milieu in a short span of 15 minutes is a mammoth process. The actors carried out with nice conviction and the play left an indelible impact. However, costume design reflective of the interval, and entries and exits wanted little extra consideration.
from Muruganai Kaanom
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Muruganai Kaanom directed by Arun Rajkumar was an attention-grabbing story of how a grandmother and grandson promoting pooja articles outdoors a temple, spin a story after they uncover the idol of Murugan lacking. It was a situation that completely relied on the actors’ abilities. The the 2 rose to the event with their sensible comedian timing and dialogue supply, making the play completely satisfying.
Dabba Nadgam by Abhishek Srinivasan confirmed how theatrical parts can be utilized to create most impact. The actors wearing black and donning totally different roles moved inside a body. They typically remodeled into props and at others created vocal percussion. The sluggish movement results paying homage to cinematic combat scenes added to the viewing expertise. Meeting – the Conscience directed by Prasanna Rajaram resonated with the present occasions with its tackle two politicians assembly to type an alliance. As a counterpoint, two different actors emerge as their alter egos highlighting their background particulars. The comical touches although barely overdone lent an edge.Â
From Meeting
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Akkara Adisal was about a lawyer, his spouse and a courtroom case. Directed by Aiswarya M, the home scenes have been spectacular however the courtroom scene was lacklustre.
Puratchi Onguga by Karthik Mohan highlighted how unemployed youth within the 1980s have been drawn into political actions. It was a highly effective play however the comedian parts lacked punch.
At a time when the eye span of viewers are shrinking, these short duration plays comes as a welcome format. The giant viewers turnout proved it.
