Professional theatre still active in villages, says Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki
Professional theatre is still very much alive in rural areas, and there is a need to respect and encourage professional theatre, art and artists. We
Professional theatre is still very much alive in rural areas, and there is a need to respect and encourage professional theatre, art and artists. We need to expose our children to such performances, Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki said in Belagavi on Saturday. Speaking at the valedictory of the ‘Acting with Theatre Music Training Camp’, organised by the Davangere-based professional theatre Rangayana, Ms. Janaki urged young men and women to learn and present such performances in school and colleges.
Professional theatre is an important part of the cultural heritage of our land. Along with entertaining people through acting, music and theatre, professional theatre plays a significant role in introducing our traditions and culture to the younger generation. Everyone should join hands to preserve and promote such art forms, she said, according to a release. Mallikarjun Kadakol, director, Rangayana, said that professional theatre was finding new forms and moving forward in tune with the needs of the present times.
“Rangayana is working to reintroduce the glory and richness of professional theatre to the younger generation,” Mr. Kadakol said. He explained the journey and growth of professional theatre over the years. The camp participants presented several scenes from mythological professional theatre. Writer Sarjoo Katkar released the souvenir book on the occasion. Asha Yankanamaradi anchored the programme. K.H. Channur, Joint Director, Department of Kannada and Culture; Rangasamaja member Mahantesh Gajendragad; writer Ya.
Ru. Patil; critic Basavaraj Jagajampi; playwright D.S. Chougale; thinker Ramakrishna Marathe; theatre personality Subhash Enagi; camp director Rajaprabhu Dhotre; playwright Shirish Joshi; camp coordinator N. Nataraj and others were present, said the release.
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