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Gurgaon Unboxes Art: Theatre Fest Celebrates Womanhood
13 Dec
Summary
- UNBOXED Theatre Festival in Gurgaon celebrated art and culture.
- Six one-act plays explored identity, ambition, and womanhood.
- Performances resonated with authentic, relatable Indian stories.
Gurgaon buzzed with artistic energy as the UNBOXED Theatre Festival, a collaboration between Urban Suburban Productions and Gurgaon Times, made its debut. The festival opened with six engaging one-act plays presented under the umbrella theme 'Steady That Stage.' These intimate performances spanned 90 minutes, offering a poignant exploration of female identity, ambition, and the evolving landscape of womanhood.
The plays featured a diverse range of characters, from introspective mothers to assertive daughters, mirroring the women in the audience's lives. The immersive experience, punctuated by relatable narratives and emotional depth, evoked both tears and laughter, highlighting the complexities and strengths inherent in womanhood. The authentic, Indian-centric stories emphasized connection and shared human experiences.
Scriptwriter Farah Singh noted the power of real-life narratives, while young actor Nainika Nair emphasized theatre's role in provoking thought and connecting with Gen Z. The festival directors, Ruby Kapoor, Vanessa Ohri, and Farah Singh, closed the event with a message celebrating life's stages and the inherent light within everyone.
