The Experimental Theatre Foundation`s Initiative           Back to BNU
BAL NATYA UTSAV : : (Children Theatre Festival)
(A Process Report) : : by Darshana Dube

---PREPARATION FOR BNU---

ETF, the organizer of BNU very diligently undertakes the preparation work required for BNU, which involves:

1.Initiating the dialogues with the participating organizations consisting of the NGOs / Schools/ Institutions working for the holistic development of children.

2.Sharing of ideas: New ideas by the organizations are welcomed and considered collectively.

3.Forming the children- groups required for the performance out of those boys and girls who are associated with the organization on a regular basis, is undertaken. These children belong to the age group of 6 to 16.

4.Helping the children to evolve the issues and develop the scripts. The participating groups are required to prepare the scripts of 30 to 40 minutes duration. The script lasting for 20 to 30 minutes are also considered. The scripts should be ready one and a half month in advance.

5.Provision of Professional Assistance on script–writing and theatrical performance is also provided by ETF, if necessary.

6.Screening of final plays is undertaken to assure the quality.

7.Arrangement for auditoriums required for staging the performance is also undertaken by ETF.
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