IT WAS time for underprivileged children to prove they can. And when they did it, all exclaimed, PERFECT!
The play was Rani Laxmi Bai, the venue was Valmiki Rangshala and the performers were from Prerna Study Hall (run by the Study Hall). But, hold on! The performers were an all-girl team.
After yesterday’s comic play ‘Charan Das Chor’ this historic play gave a patriotic experience to the audience. The play was directed by Raj Bisaria and Jugal Kishore, both eminent theatre personalities.
The stage setup, costumes and the dialect all transported the audience into the Rani Laxmi Bai’s era in Jhansi. The fervour and enthusiasm of the actors on stage were clearly visible and their performance oozed power and passion.
However, the most noteworthy part of the play was the lighting done for the play. The lights added a very natural and eerie effect to the stage. The last scene of the play— the sword fight was well enacted by the actors.
School principal Dr Urvashi Sahni said, “The students prepared the play during the summer vacations. They are special children for us and I know that the play is very empowering for them. Most of these girls work in the morning and come to the school in the evening.”
Prior to the performance the actors were nervous and excited but confident. Most of them went on stage for the first time. Christina Loyal who played the protagonist’s role was aptly dressed and her voice modulation and stage presence was commendable. She said nervously, “I have butterflies in my stomach. I am very excited and nervous. I just want to give my best performance.”
{{/usCountry}}Prior to the performance the actors were nervous and excited but confident. Most of them went on stage for the first time. Christina Loyal who played the protagonist’s role was aptly dressed and her voice modulation and stage presence was commendable. She said nervously, “I have butterflies in my stomach. I am very excited and nervous. I just want to give my best performance.”
{{/usCountry}}However, the actors were sad about not being able to ‘get together’ for the practice sessions. One said, “We enjoyed it and looked forward to rehearsals.
That brought us closer. The play gave them a glimpse of life.”