The Festival of Plays by Young Theatre 

Directors of Assam

6-11 January, 2004, Sivasagar, Assam

Sangeet Natak Akaderni is glad to present the festival of plays by young directors of Assam in collaboration with the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, this is the first of a series of festivals planned in different states of the country to bring to the fore new talents in contemporary theatre. The festival called "Swaran Ranga Pratibha" is dedicated to the Golden Jubilee of the Akademi which includes celebrations by way of festivals and seminars of music, 

dance and drama in different towns and cities'.

The festival features plays of nine young directors of the state of Assam chosen by a committee of experts from the state. Apart from the stage performance there will be interactions with theatre experts and observers who are invited both from within the state and also from other parts of the country. It is hoped that this will give the young directors an opportunity to grow further and take their works of art beyond the boundaries of the state.

With a view to involving artistes and audiences from smaller towns and cities in the activities  of the Akademi the festival is being held at Sivasagar, away from the state capital of Guwahati. This has been made possible with the active support and cooperation of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, who agreed to take care of the entire local arrangements. The Akademi thankfully acknowledges their contribution as also of theatre experts and individuals from the state who gladly offered their services.

We hope that the theatre artistes and enthusiasts of Assam would not only welcome the event but also participate actively and avail the opportunity to contribute towards further development of theatre in their region.

January 5, 2004

Jayant Kastuar

Secretary

Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi

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