Events
Extempore Acting Competition
Extempore Acting Competition
‘ Spontaneity is the best kind of adventure’ - emphasizing this belief The IISU Theatrical Society, as a part of the various colourful opportunities it provides to the students to explore their creative talent organized this event called the Extempore Acting Cpmpetition on the 9th of August , 2017. The judges for the event were Mr. Abhishek Mudgal who has been an active theatre practitioner for the last eleven years and is the founder of famous theatre group ‘Ranfmastane’and Mr. Ankit Sharma who has also been an active theatre coordinator and a very regular face for commercials of famous companies like Burger Paint, Kotak Securities, Dermawear Bodyshaping Innerwear etc.
The themes in the competition were a well thought of combination of both simplicity and challenge, some of them being stranded on an island, daughter of a martyr, first pimple etc. There was a wide scope for the participants to freely interpret and innovatively present themselves. The event witnessed a very enthusiastic participation from 30 students who to the best of their creativity and imagination performed on the topics that they got through the draw of lots. It was interesting to see so many different interpretations and perspectives flowing from some common themes and of course the spontaneity and spirit of the participants was commendable. While there was humour in some acts, there was poignancy in others, some speeches were full of wit while some enraptured the audience with their sheer honesty.
The judgement criteria comprised confidence level, content and body language . Each of these parameters saw varying levels of accomplishment in different performances. The judges also appreciated the performances and also gave some valuable tips for further improvement.
At the end, the results were announced and the positions were as follows:-
1st position – Urvashi Bidawat (Chugalkhor Aunty)
2nd Position- YuktiDua (Daughter of a Martyr)
3rd Position – Manali Sharma ( Pehli Chori Par Gaya Chor)
