So-Li-Su Theatre, Nagaland presents physical theatre production ‘Voice from the past’ at the Town Hall, Dimapur on July 15. (Photo Courtesy: Toshiyanger Imchen)
Dimapur, July 16 (MExN): So-Li-Su Theatre, Nagaland, presented its physical theatre production ‘Voice from the past’ on July 15 evening to commemorate Mahakavi Kalidasa Jayanti and the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
The one-hour performance, directed by Kilangtemsü Imsong and staged at the Town Hall, Dimapur was attended by around 100 audience members. The play, performed in Nagamese and English by a cast of 15 artists, depicted the struggles, sacrifices and resilience of the Indian people during British colonial rule, highlighting key moments of the freedom movement.
The event was hosted by Lanlia Jamir, with Uto Chishi, an alumnus of the National School of Drama (2012 batch), Founding Chairman and Director of Zoe Theatre and Art Association, and Assistant Professor at Unity College, as the special guest. In his address, Chishi appreciated the theatre team’s efforts and encouraged young artists to continue using theatre to preserve history, culture, and social values.
The production, which used physical theatre, music, sound, and visual storytelling, received an encouraging response from the audience for its storytelling, expressive movements and visual presentation. The team also handled set design, props and costumes, completing all preparations within eight days.
So-Li-Su Theatre expressed gratitude to the audience, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and the guest of honour, and said it hopes to continue presenting productions that celebrate the spirit of theatre. The programme was held under the initiative of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
