An actor is the life of the theatre, writer and actor V.K. Sreeraman has said. He was speaking after inaugurating the State Professional Theatre Competition-2023 organised by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi here on Saturday.
“In film, an actor is just one of the tools in the hands of a director. But in theatre, the life of the play itself exists in the actor. The theatre actor, who ensures participation of viewers through his acting, is also communicating many socio-cultural values with them. It is easy to act in films, but only a talented actor with much commitment to the theatre can shine on the stage,” Mr. Sreeraman said.
“Professional and amateur theatre groups should design plays in a way that can be easily communicated and enjoyed by the audience. People distance themselves from the theatre when this communication is not possible,” he said.
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Chairman Mattannur Sankaran Kutty presided. Akademi secretary Karivellur Murali and Akademi member Saheer Ali spoke.
Oozham by Nadam Communications, Valluvanad, and Kuchelan by Aksharakala, Thiruvananthapuram, were the plays staged on Saturday.
Chandrika Vasantham by Deva Communications, Kayamkulam (10. 30 a.m), and Indiayude Navodhanam by Gandhi Bhavan Theatre, Kollam (6 p.m.), will be staged on Sunday.
