Nagpur: Hundreds of artists who performed in the city held protests at Samvidhan Square on Monday under the ‘Rangkarmi’ banner, for the request of theater activities to reopen.
They sang songs, Staged Street playing against the rules of “unacceptable” state government on behalf of restrictions Covid-19.
Senior theater activist Virendra Ganvir said, “What is the point of allowing theater activities with a limit of 50 audience members? We need at least 50% occupancy where the theater is to make a decent performance.” He added, “the rule now allows for a capacity of 50% or 50 people, which is possible The lowest.
Obviously, the number 50 will be lower because there is no place in a smaller city than that.
“Veteran theater activists, stage actors and film Madhu Joshi also begged the state government to allow theater activities.
“Why tire theater – which is the most disciplined activity – and allows political meetings and government functions where hundreds of people gather,” he asked.
Charudatta Jichkar, who coordinated this agitation to mark August Kranti Diwas, said, “It’s not just about artists or singers.
We have manufacturers, writers, registrar orders, managers, workers, doorkeepers, distributors, instrumentalists, young men, artists make- up, boys and all ecosystems that run in theaters and cultural activities that are restless today.
We run out of patience now.
The government must come with the right plan for us.
“The latest order released late Sunday night by NMC does not allow theater activities With a capacity of 50% venue.
The theater season generally began in August and continued until February-March.
For amateur theater artists, state-level drama competition was the main event which was canceled last year.
They are waiting for activities to continue.