Yuva Act Festival 2010 : Swarnamadhya co-ordinated ‘Yuva Act Festival’ which was a prominent part of ‘Mumbai Saptaranga 2010’ in association with ‘Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra’ & South Central Zone Cultural Centre. It was a presentation of six award winning one-acts of Youths.
The aim behind the festival was provide due importance, equal to the mainstream theatre to this very popular form. We were involved in the activity, to support the cause.

             

Yuva Ekankika Mahotsav will take place on 22nd Jan. 2010 to 24th Jan. 2010 at N.C.P.A., Mumbai & on 24th Jan. 2010 at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
It is a presentation of six finest, highly praised, & award winning One –Acts from all over Maharashtra & Gujrat

Agnishikha (Gujrati)

Era of the play is 500 BC - two vedas were created – the other two yet to be created - time when Bhratvarsh was dominated by Brahmin Dharma - the era where only Brahmins had right to light the lamp and do worship - its about that time when Buddh and Mahavir’s ideology influenced common people - the play begins in this situation - it is story about the Varishth Bhramin , his wife , A shudra and his son (chota shudra) - how their life gets influenced each other when their path crosses in very subtle way creating a significant impact - Its about the conflict within Bhramin - his ideology - his constant fear that Brahmin dharma may persih - his quest to find Pahele kaun Dharma Ya manushya ? the answer he gets from two different individuals are conflicting reflections of that time - its a tale about the effort to save the true religion within us.

Surajwali Raat (Gujrati)

Nishith Kapasi,son of an influential industrialist, suddenly and most unimaginably, finds himself spending a night on city footpath. Of course not voluntarily. After causing a minor car accident, arrogant Nishith curses the pavement dwellers for using the footpath as their home and not trying hard enough to get a better life. Kanji, a young poor worker, immediately turns the table on Nishith by threatening political consequences. He makes Nishith realize how awkwardly his father would be placed because of his drunken driving in a dry state, especially at the time of the elections. Nishith gets terribly nervous and forced to accept a strange condition. Nishith is not only required to spend the night on the footpath manage to sleep at least for an hour.

Lukka chhupi (Hindi)

Lukka Chhupi means hide and seek. Hide and seek is a game played by children but what if the emotions, love, envy, jealousy start playing hide and seek with a child?. This is what the play is all about. The main character of the play is a 12 year old child Vilku who loses his mother at the time of birth. Being constantly traumatized by his depressed father who accuses him for his beloved wifes murder he starts to believe he is a murderer. Soon it takes a toll on his mentality. He becomes a loner and is always insulted and the centre of all jokes among his classmates. The psychological trauma being faced by Vilku is hidden by the love of his dearest grandmother who has been taking care of him since birth. But the anguish inside Vilku doesn’t cool down and keeps on growing till the end. What happens when the anger, sadness, trauma reach their peak and will this hide and seek of mixed emotions ever cease? Will vilku ever come out of this tragedy? All questions will be answered at the very carefully kept secret at the end.

Tathastu (Marathi)

Play Speaks about the never ending human needs and the resulting Dependency on materialistic possessions. A couple decides to lead a life with only those things which are most essential for survival. However in the process they discover that theist of the basic needs in this era has extended far beyond food, clothing and shelter. Production and script had an impact and made the audience think for a moment.

Vithabaicha Kawla (Marathi)

Sole of human beings becomes crow after death is a common belief or disbelief you decide after watching Vithubai cha kawala. A Marathi satire on Hindu rituals after death.

Gargi(Marathi)

Two Girls portraying different characters depicting different relationships.