Following a dream through theatre

The play 2020 Unifying India, based on the dream of Dr. Kalaam witnessed yet another memorable success while being staged for the 10th time in the city on May 1, 2010 in the over packed Top Storey of Alliance Francaise.

The play was put together by Alchemy Kids. A group of 20 children aged 4-14 took part in the play. It was not only the dream of Dr.Kalam but also the play pointed out the mistakes made by many of the Indian citizens.

The play started with a City Corporation Sweeper, who blows out her anger on the citizens who do not respect their motherland.

Ramu, (as the character Ramaswamy is referred to) a second hand book seller enters the scene and defined India from being a land of high rise valleys, big mountains to an ever-progressing technological hub spreads the message about the Indian Culture. Ramu describes himself and about the people who disrespect their country. “Uyirum Neeyi, Ulagam Neeyi, Uravum Neeyi, Thayai”…….a popular Tamil Song touched the heart of the audience.

The first half of the play was presented with a lot of humour occurred during the counter arguments between Ramu-Suzy and Suzy-Kamala. However the second half which engaged the audience was the strong thoughts of India by the character Ramu who expressed his passion for the motherland with a combination of hard hitting dialogues and a terrific Vande Mataram song during the climax encouraging all irrespective of their caste and class to feel one with India. It was amazing to see the audience who joined Ramu in singing Vande Mataram and giving a big applause.

The touching scenes brought wetness in the eyes of the audience. Mr.Vijay Vishwanathan,director of Alchemy Kids says, “Children have a strong ability to convey the truth in the most genuine and innocent way. The show was graced with educationists Mr. R. Janardhanan, Chairman Kaligi group of Schools and Mrs. K R Maalathi, Education Consultant.

Alchemy Kids operates from 16/15, 3rd Floor, 3rd Cross Street, Kasturibai Nagar, Adyar, Chennai- 600 020. Phone: 65121119, 9841047620

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