Astitva in collaboration with Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Natya Parishad presents 'Kalpana Ek Aavishkaar Anek'...A Marathi One Act Play Competition...
September 14, 2016 5:27:32 PM IST MTG editorial
'Kalpana Ek Aavishkaar Anek' is now completing three decades. The competition in its 30th year has been a stepping-stone for many theatre groups all over Maharashtra. It is primarily an opportunity for writers to display their talent. The focus is not on winning trophies and the plays in this competition are encouraged to stay away from clichés.
The one-act play competition in Marathi will be conducted in October 2016. The competition has built a reputation for itself and as its title suggests, it is based on a theme suggested by an eminent theatre person. Participating writers have to keep the select theme in mind while writing their scripts.
'Kalpana Ek Avishkaar Anek's yesteryear concepts/thoughts have been suggested by famous personalities such as Narayan Surve, theatre person Vijaya Mehta, actor Shri Ram Lagoo, story writer Bharat Saasne, playwrights Satish Alekar, Ratnakar Matkari, Shri. Girish Karnad, Shri. Gulzar and others.
The concept for the year 2016 has been suggested by eminent Marathi novelist, Ms. Meghana Pethe.
The competition demands an original script, which revolves around the theme.The theme for this year's competition is a line ''Jab Jaago Tab Saveraa'' (It is never too late to mend)
Details of the competition: The said competition will be held in two rounds; Elimination round and the Final round.
• Eliminations - Sunday, 9th October 2016 • Time - 10:00 a.m. onwards • Venue - P.L. Deshpande Maharahstra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
• Finals - Saturday, 15th October 2016 • Time - 11:30 am Onwards • Venue - Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga (West), Mumbai