It is our
constant endeavor to produce newer forms of theatre, which not
only evokes and provokes but also educates the audiences.
Out of this arose "Complete The Story" from Yours Truly
This format combines improvisation and conventional drama, the
actors perform a play in conventional style and at a crucial point
of the story the performance is paused and the audience is invited
to suggest an ending to the play. This ending which is decided
by audience through a conductor (who acts as a bridge between
the audience and the actors), is then enacted by actors impromptu.
All reactions
are taken and the actors enact the final few scenes as suggested
by the audience. As interesting and involving it may sound for
the audience, it is however, very demanding and exciting for the
actors.
From the first time this format was conceived in 2004, the format
has seen huge transformations. Earlier when we started we experimented
the form with an audience size of 30. Now the form is able to
handle 300+ audience reactions easily.
Over a periof
of time the actors grew comfortable with the tool, the audiences
began to understand the power within it, and the group is now
able to take it to higher levels with more complex stories and
social issues, which are commonly discussed during performances.
