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Shakespeare Sabha
Yearbook
Report 2009-2010
A rather quiet year for the
Shakespeare Sabha ended with a bang when a breathtaking adaptation
of Vijay Tendulkar’s classic play, ‘Khamosh! Adalat Jaari Hai’, was
showcased on the 18th and
19th of
December.
The production, directed by Ishwar Sir
and assisted by Varun Sir, was not only well received, but was
accentuated by powerhouse performances of the cast. The cast
comprised almost entirely of first years and the effortless
Prashansa Gurung (the only third year). It would not be an
exaggeration to give all credit to the first years for convincing
(and forcing) all third year members to finally give in to their
demands of showcasing the final production in the second term
itself. Not only did they arrange the adequate sponsorship for the
production in a matter of 10 days (thanks to Tenzing, Deepali and
Tanushree), but surprised one and all with their on-stage display.
The final production was one of the
best that the Sabha has put up in years, just highlighting the
hard-work and perseverance of the entire cast and crew, not
compromising on quality or performance, in spite of the lack of
preparation and on-stage time.
The Sabha this year was an
amalgamation of excitement and zest for learning in all departments
of theatre - be it acting, direction, backstage, production, sound
and lights. The initial month in college saw a fair share of
workshops, in which the participation increased with every passing
day, showcasing the interest that Sabha generated amongst the first
years. Within one term, the first years, many of whom initially
novices to the world of theatre, were equally at ease playing a 5
year old child or a 80 year-old on his deathbed.
However, their best performance was
the enactment of the college politics, as seen from a first year’s
eyes. The Sabha, initially suffering due to the absence of the staff
advisor, Dr. Ajay Ranjan Tripathi, on health grounds, was bolstered
by this passion and self-belief of the first years, who were the
most important contributors to the society this year. It would not
be wrong to assume that the society is in very able hands. Given the
present set of members, we are certain that in the following year,
the society will achieve the twin goals it has envisaged - to have a
Hindi inter-college Rajpal and to restart the street-play team in
college. All the best!
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