Theatre and the World

By Remus Joseph Noronha, Class XII

World Theatre Day, 27 March 2015

Theatre is an art form that combines the best of all other art forms. It has the beauty of music, the rhythm of dance, the wonder of literature and the aesthetics of art.

Theatre is a powerful tool of expression. It is a weapon of propaganda and a voice for the oppressed. According to the Indian tradition, the Vedas were too sacred to be accessed by the general populace. So, the gods created the Natyaveda, the combination of all Vedas which was for all. Many consider theatre to be the greatest of art forms because it does not discriminate among the classes.

Perhaps the true success of theatre is that it lives on in the mind of the audience. The time of the play may be but a blink in eternity but no man who has been a part of theatre will ever be the same. 

Theatre is the truest expression of the art of life. Irrespective of the theme or story, a good theatre production has the power to touch everyone from the richest to the poorest in the heart of hearts. 

Thoughts on Theatre

By Amreen Moiden, Class XII

As we celebrate World Theatre Day today, I would like to pen down my thoughts on theatre. It has helped me change as an as a dreamer, an artist, an individual, and ultimately as a human being. 

As an ardent admirer of art and as a student of theatre studies, I can say, with complete assurance, that theatre is a creative therapy for the teen-age mind. Theatre boots one's social skills and develops one's attitude towards the society and the environment. Theatre is a matter of much social relevance that the impact it can have on society is of very great proportion.  Theatre does not address the character of the performance; it addresses the world. It addresses humanity and the wonders of the mind. A theatre personality will be capable of understanding human nature better and will be an advocate of the right kind of mindset. 

As with every other art form, theatre has its fair share of challenges. It requires proper grooming and a clear vision of the world. It shouldn't be propagandist but must be free of any sort of corrupt influence. Theatre is a flexible art form which why it still grabs the attention of the people. 

Action speaks louder than words. Maybe that's why theatre still thrives and will continue to do so as this imperfect world continues to evolve.