Theatre group uses drama to knock on conscience

Highlighting various incidents of atrocities against women, the play urges people not to be a silent spectator to such crimes.

"We are putting up 10 to 12 performances of the same show every day at different venues. From slums to five star hotels, we visit people from different social background and sensitise them on violence against women through this play," says Gaur who staged the play at the Akshara Theatre premises here last week.

The director says mere awareness is not enough in present times and through the medium of drama he is spreading a message to stand united against the crime.

Through the use of Bollywood songs, the play apart from condemning rape also also brings to light the harassment that women and girls have to face daily in public places.

"From acts of staring and whistling to even throwing acid, we condemn the daily abuse and try to convey that it is the mind set that has to be changed", says Gaur whose theatre group "Asmita" has been conducting plays with college-going students on topical subjects all through the year.

And unlike other plays where the audience applaud at the end, "Dastak", says the director attempts to focus on a articulate interactive session.

"We ask members of the audience to present their viewpoints because we feel more awareness can be generated in this manner", says Gaur. (MORE)PTI SPL ANS DBL ANS