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Drama fest hit the right notes
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A five-day festival of drama showed the talent and opportunities in the State.
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En’act’ ment A scene from the play.
The 13th Akkineni Nageswara Rao Nataka Kala Parishat’s Statewide five-day competitions were held at Ravindra Bharati, last week with two full length plays - one in verse and the other in prose. The competitions were inaugurated by Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Each play chosen for staging was given Rs. 10,000 each, along with a certificate of appreciation. The chosen best plays from each section were given Rs. 15,000 and a trophy. Nine plays were in the fray where Rangula Ratnam was adjudged as the best production in prose plays section and Ye Vilugulaki Prasthanam was chosen as best production in the verse section. Rangula Ratnam was put on boards by Kalpana Kalaniketan of Narsaraopet. Gandham Nagaraju penned the play and S. M. Bhasha directed it. The drama reflected rural traditions and gave a glimpse of how globalization is destroying the culture of even rural areas. The temple festivals known for divinity are mixed with nauseating dances of half-clad girls, attracting youth and changing their mental makeup. Venugopalaswamy temple was its backdrop for the production. A glimpse of all forms of folk arts was displayed to show contrast. The drama had a large castYe Velugulaki Prasthanam narrated the popular story of Gauthama Buddha and his journey from royal atmosphere to spiritualism. This was staged by Kalavani of Rajuhmundry. Prasada Murthy played the role of Suddhodhana, father of Gauthama. Vijay Kumar was in the main role of this prince Gouthama Buddha. His verse rendition won the audience appreciation, which was one important ingredient in winning the award. Among other productions worthy of competition were Kabirdas in which Mikkili Francis, playing the title role, won encomiums. Among others, the play curiously titled YOU was thought provoking, finally pointing a finger at the audience as responsible for the present day situation that trouble their families. Y. Saibaba scripted it and Prasadamurthy directed. Other plays staged were Atmakadha a prose play by Jana Chaitanya, Ongole, and verse plays Nartanasala by Sri Kala Prakasam also of Ongole, Bhookailas by Ushodaya Natyamandali of Cerukupalli and Chirutondanambi by Sri Meera Kala Jyotsna of Visakhapatnam
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Chennai and Tamil Nadu
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