Natya, the stage event, performs the all-important role of telling stories – stories that make you shiver, that make you feel peaceful, that will connect with you on a level that makes a million things cross your mind.
PRELIMS/ELIMINATIONS:
Team Size: No restrictions
Eliminations:
Registered teams will be called for eliminations in case of large number of entries teams will be selected for prelims on the basis of script and video.
A summary of a play or a relevant part bringing out the essence of the play must be performed in Hindi/English or both. However short sub passages in other languages are allowed. The teams are required to submit a short synopsis (not more than 70 words) of the script of their play before the eliminations.
Time Limit: 10-15 minutes (including the stage set up and clearance time)
FINALS:
Number of teams to be selected:
6-8
The complete version of the same play should be performed.
TIME LIMIT:
35 - 50 minutes (including the stage set up and clearance time)
Production material provided:
4 chairs, 2 tables Any other production material has to be brought by the teams themselves but the organizers hold the discretion of allowing its inclusion on stage.
Judging Criteria:
Screenplay, Direction, Script, Acting and Overall Impact.
General Rules:
1. Performance should be in Hindi or English or both. However short sub - passages in other languages are allowed.
2. Stage Play comprises of multiple scenes and may have blackouts.
3. Backstage voiceovers and narrations are allowed during the performance.
4. Pre-recorded music is allowed and should be brought in a CD/DVD or a pen drive in .cda or .mp3 format only. (Other FORMATs may not be supported on the computer – use them at your own risk).
5. Participants will be provided with a laptop and are expected to appoint someone to operate the laptop during the performance.
6. Music may also be played live. However, no amplifiers or plug-points will be provided for this purpose.
7. Participants will be provided a light control box, using which the lighting on the stage can be controlled. (Teams need to have a CA for this purpose within Team Size limit).
8. Any kind of fluid, flame, live animals, heavy objects or any kind of material that damages the stage is strictly NOT allowed and may lead to disqualification.
9. Obscenity (at the discretion of the judges) of any kind is NOT allowed and will lead to immediate disqualification.
10. Inappropriate content, blasphemy or content defaming any political or religious group is strictly prohibited.
11. Time Limit should be strictly followed. Participants will be penalized by judges for not doing so. The time duration for prelims and finals includes performance time and stage setting time. The given time duration is from empty stage to empty stage.
12. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Contact :
Dev (PR Cordinator) - 9654929630
Srishti Verma - 9711915570
Date: 20 Feb
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: BR Ambedkar Auditorium