Symbiosis organises an intercollegiate play-reading competition’ based on Harold Pinter plays
Times of India: This month, the magic of Harold Pinter, playwright, doyen of the theatre of the absurd and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, will come alive among college students in the city as the Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce organises an intercollegiate play-reading competition’ based on the plays of the master.
Organised in association with the English Drama Circle of Symbiosis, the competition will be held at the college hall on December 19 from 9.30 am onwards. Each college may send one team and one play by Pinter. Each team will be asked to read a play for maximum 20 minutes.
Speaking about the competition, Hilda David of the English Drama Circle, said: “The drama circle has always believed that theatre is a medium for exploring various issues with young people. Our work in the past few years has provided insights into both performance and interactive elements, with young people in a key role. This year we will pay tribute to Harold Pinter.”
The Symbiosis English Drama Circle was started in 2001 under the guidance of David with a view to bringing together all those interested in theatre. The circle since then has gone from strength to strength. Every year since its inception, it has had one major play production of playwrights like Henrik Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and Eugene Ionesco. The circle is also responsible for co-ordinating various inter-college competitions.
The last date for submitting registration form for the competition is December 15. For details, contact Hilda David or Tessy Thadathil on 25653903/ 9823138554.
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