Udaipur, May 30: A fifteen-day summer theatre workshop organized by the West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC) commenced on Friday at the historic Bagore Ki Haveli in Udaipur. The initiative aims to cultivate artistic talent among children and youth through structured training in acting, expression, and the fundamentals of theatre.
The workshop is being held in two groups: a junior group for ages 8 to 12, and a senior group for ages 13 to 25.
Training Led by Theatre Experts
WZCC Director Furkan Khan shared that the workshop will run in two daily sessions, offering professional instruction to both age groups. Renowned theatre expert Ashutosh Pandey is training the junior batch, while Shivraj Sonwal is mentoring the senior participants.
On the first day, students were introduced to the basics of drama, key theatrical techniques, and the “Navaras” — the nine classical emotions fundamental to Indian performing arts.
Cultural Leaders in Attendance
The inaugural session was attended by several WZCC officials, including:
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Pawan Amarawat (Deputy Director, Programmes)
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Durgesh Chandwani (Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts)
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C.L. Salvi, Hemant Mehta (Executive, Programmes), and
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Siddhant Bhatnagar, among others.
The presence of these cultural custodians highlights the center’s commitment to nurturing young talent in traditional and contemporary theatre.
Final Showcase at Darpan Auditorium
The workshop will culminate in a live stage performance at Darpan Auditorium, where participants will present the plays developed and rehearsed during the training. The event is expected to be a cultural highlight, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their skills before a live audience.
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