The stage as a hobby

 

While a few call it the best way to de-stress and socialise, others thank theatre groups that are now open to newbies from all walks of life. We talk to a few of them and find out what made them pick theatre.

 

Keerthi Reddy  Nori makes a point while explaining why theatre has now picked up among the city youngsters. “A few years ago, only those serious about theatre got to do plays. There was no scope for a newbie to take it up as a hobby. But thanks to theatre groups like Dramanon, Samahaara, Dramatic Circle Hyderabad etc., people who have a passion for theatre can pursue it part time,” she says.

 

Kavya, a businesswoman, calls theatre a platform that lets her express herself better. “There are certain emotions that everybody struggles to convey. Theatre helps me to bring out the different aspects of my personality.” 

 

For third year pharmacy student Sneha Varahala, theatre has been a passion since her childhood. She says, “I always wanted to act, but not in movies, something that will have continuation, where I can live someone else’s life through my character; and theatre was the best option for me. Besides this, it also helped me improve my public speaking skills.”

 

Meanwhile for yoga therapist Manisha Nair, theatre is a way to get involved in story telling. “I’m a story enthusiast whether it is listening to a story or telling a story, I want to be a part of it. In theatre, you bring in a lot of elements together and create a different reality.”

 

Entrepreneur Ankit Bakshi  adds, “Theatre helps me know more about myself I get to know my strength, weakness, where I excel and where I don’t. Also, theatre lets you be your best, since it is a medium that can’t afford mistakes.” 

 

While for businessman Adnan Hararwala, theatre helps him rejuvenate. They all take out time after working hours or on weekends to get together for rehearsals. With a lot of people from different walks of life taking theatre up as a hobby, many more enthusiasts will soon follow suit.