THEATRE Bangladesh Natya Unnayan Prakalpa Since Independence, theatre has played an important role in preserving and defining the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. Fundamentally a performing art, theatre today is a powerful medium for public education and awareness. The industry—previously centred on talented actors, writers, producers, directors, stage decorators, costume designers—now includes social activists as well. The advent of the electronic media has popularized all forms and genres of theatre, but it has also brought about questionable changes in its evolution as an art form. Bengal Foundation feels that the language of theatre presents powerful tools of self-expression. Body language, movement, choreography and diction—all these combine to empower the mind and body in multiple ways. It is also true theatre activ ists are good at building teams and developing strong communities—all of which is beneficial for the society. With that in mind, Bengal Foundation signed an agreement with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) in December 2001 to form a project for the development of theatre called ‘Bangladesh Natya Unnayan Prakalpa’ (NUP). Initially, an annual budget to the tune of BDT 1.3 million was determined for the project and the term was fixed at 10 years. Its official journey started in January 2002. Since then, NUP has implemented different schemes, programmes and projects throughout the country. Regular workshops, seminars, stage performances and festivals have been an integral part of the project. NUP also provides grants for developing infrastructure, staging new plays and capacity building. Till 2007, a variety of programmes that have been supported under this project include(1) Providing grants to 33 theatre groups (2) Enabling theatre troupes from different parts of the country to stage 28 plays in Dhaka (3) Organizing 37 regional workshops, 7 divisional festivals, 7 productionrelated workshops, 3 workshops for directors, playwrights, set & light designers (4) Enabling theatre groups in Dhaka to stage 7 plays in different parts of the country (5) Providing grants to 3 theatre groups for infrastructure development and renovation (6) Facilitating a Tk 1.3 million Bengal Group grant to Bangladesh Mahila Samity for infrastructure development of the Mahila Samity Milanayatan in 2003 In 2003, NUP implemented a few special programmes such as— • Observing World Theatre Day, Chaitrasankranti and May Day • Organising a 10-day festival for the welfare of theatre-performers • Organising special workshops for dramatists National Theatre Festivals and Street Drama Festivals have been organised regularly under the aegis of NUP, from 2002 to 2007. For the first time NUP published a directory of Theatre Groups in Bangladesh in 2005. A part of the NUP budget has been used to support the administrative cost of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.
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Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) and Bengal Foundation signing an agreement to initiate a long-term partnership under the project Natya Unnayan Prakalapa/ Development of Theatre in Bangladesh Seated from left: Mamunur Rashid, Sara Zaker, Abul Khair, Ramendu Majumdar. Standing from left: Liaqat Ali Lucky, Luva Nahid Choudhury December 2001 . Bengal Group Head Office . Karwan Bazar
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Rally marking the 50th anniversary of the Language Movement and the inauguration of the National Drama and Street Theatre Festivals . February 2002 . Dhaka
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National Street Theatre Festival 2004 Feb 2004 . Shaheed Minar, Dhaka
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Rajshahi Division Acting Workshop 2003 Oct 2003 . Rajshahi University Auditorium
Barisal Division Workshop and Festival 2003 Oct 2003 . Ashwini Kumar Hall, Barisal
Abul Khair being felicitated by members of BGTF on the 25th anniversary celebrations of BGTF 2005 . Mahila Samity Auditorium, Dhaka
National Street Theatre Festival 2004 Feb 2004 . Shaheed Minar, Dhaka
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19-23 Aug 2005 Muslim Institute Milanayatan, Mymensingh Participated by 22 trainees Barisal Division Theatre Festival 2-6 Sep 2005 BDS Milanayatan, Barisal Participated by 27 trainees Sylhet Division Theatre Festival 9-13 Sep 2005 Srihatta Sanskriti College, Sylhet Participated by 27 trainees
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24-28 Jul 2005 Noapara Institute Milanayatan, Noapara Participated by 34 trainees • 4 plays staged in Dhaka by theatre troupes from outside Dhaka • 3 theatre groups received grants for stage renovation. Recipients: Padakshep, Gaibandha, Shabdabali Group Theatre, Barisal and Nabarupi, Dinajpur
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• 6 plays staged in Dhaka by theatre troupes from outside Dhaka • 13 theatre groups received grants for staging new plays • 10 Divisional Theatre Festivals Faridpur, Dhaka Division; Thakurgaon, Rajshahi Division; Sylhet, Sylhet Division; Ashuganj, Chittagong Division; Jhenaidah, Khulna Division; Kushtia, Khulna Division; Narsingdi, Dhaka Division; Chittagong, Chittagong Division; Barisal, Barisal Division • Teaching support for local workshops NATYA UNNAYAN PRAKALPA 2007
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