The Aluva Sangeetha Sabha (TASS), the cultural hub of Aluva for over six decades, is set to regain its lost glory.
The organisation has formed a theatre group on its own. The staging of its first play, ‘Aham Brahmasmi Adhava Oru Kannadiyude Aithihyam’, will be held at the renowned TASS Hall in Aluva on the occasion of the World Theatre Day on March 27.
According to CNK Marar, secretary, TASS, the formation of the theatre group was inspired by the drama presentations at the venue held in association with the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi. “The TASS theatre group is the brain child of the drama enthusiasts who converge here on every Wednesday to watch the plays. As many as 25 members from TASS are part of this initiative,” said Mr. Marar.
The organisation also planned to stage the play at venues across the State and even outside, he added.
Written and directed by Babu Pallassery, a noted script writer and a member of the TASS Managing Committee, the play deals with the history of Aranmula Mirror and seeks to shed a light on the social evils of the period. Dramatist Xavier Pulppad, Chowara Basheer, Jessy, Susy and Prema will be among those playing key roles in the drama.
The TASS auditorium, inaugurated by Sree Chitra Tirunal Balarama Varma on September 9, 1954, has witnessed performances by illustrious musicians such as Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
Established with the prime objective of propagating classical music, it included dance and drama in its monthly programmes later.
