Shri Tomba and Kei : A Play :: Synopsis and Director's Note

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The Director of ' Shri Tomba and Kei'

MANIPURI ENSEMBLE
"Shri Tomba & Kei"

Synopsis :

Tomba was a selfless, social minded man with a strong sacrificial sprit who always keeps community service ahead of his self interests. But in spite having such a strong desire for serving the society, he could do very little for the society as he was not a well to do person. Poverty came in the way of his intense desire for social service. Seeing his helplessness, a rich man decided to give him a huge amount of money on the condition that he would complete certain social works within a given time frame. However when the dateline came, Tomba realized that he could do little, leaving many things unaccomplished thereby leaving the rich man dejected.

DIRECTOR'S NOTE:

It is an attempt to add a new taste in performance using indigenous form of performing arts. Emphasis is giving to instilling the science of theatre among the actors and empowering them the strength of exteriorizing their inner truth in performance.

About the Group:

Manipuri Ensemble is a Professional Theatre Repertory, where eminent gurus work jointly for the promotion and dissemination of Manipuri Culture. For time being, the Repertory concentrates its activities in theatre and striving practically ad theoretically for a new language of theatre which should be indigenous to our regional roots. Theatre in Education (TIE), a field work programme is been taken up by engaging numerous children from different socio-cultural and economic background for creative process of children theatre.

Manipur Ensemble stands for a strong theatre movement in this region and for the establishment of a creative awareness of the local traditions and the milieu. The Repertory has organized theatre workshops every year at state level including tribal theatre and children theatre workshop in Manipur since, 1987 and produce may commendable plays and children's plays.

About the Director:

A well known theatre director, graduated from National School of Drama. New Delhi in 1986. Directed more than 40 plays, and acted in more than 45 plays. Presented plays in many national festivals where he received raved reviews from the audiences and critics. Also work in promotion of theatre in rural, hill areas and children by conducting and organizing workshops.

He is a recipient of Manipur State Kala Akademi Award, Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship Award, Pataliputra Award and Theatre Centre Manipur Award. At present: Member, General Council & Standing Committee, Theatre & Shumang Leela for Manipur State Kala Akademi.

A scene from 'Shri Tomba and Kei' :: Pix - Shankar Khangembam

CASTS & CREDITS:

On-Stage
Tomba Thokchom Tompok
Hongba M. Devajit
Mapa K. Bobychand
Khurangang Mirabanta
Kei Atom Romio Meitei
Thouram paba Y. Ranjitkumar
Wari Eeba Mirabanta
Humai Y. Ranjitkumar
Athouba Milan Yambemcha

A Production by
MANIPURI ENSEMBLE

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