Mumbai, 11 July (HS): The Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, in its

centennial year, has announced a state-level One-Act Play contest. President of

the Parishad Prashant Damle said that the annual contest under the ‘Natya Jagar’

mission is open for stage artists across the state.The winner will be awarded the

‘Natya Parishad Trophy’.

The preliminary rounds will be held at various regional centres from

August 23 and 24. The 25 plays selected via the regional rounds will participate

in the final round to be held in Mumbai. A workshop will be held in Mumbai for

the artists in the final round. The preliminary rounds will be held in every

district where at least ten drama groups register for participation.

PRIZES: Final Round – First – Rs 1,00,000, Second – Rs 75,000, Third –

Rs 50,000 and two consolation prizes of Rs 15,000 each.

Individual prizes for script writing, direction, stage decoration,

make-up, background music, acting (male and Female) of Rs 7,000, Rs 5,000 and

Rs 3,000 will also be awarded.

The participating groups in the preliminary rounds will be given Rs

2,000 each.

The registration for participating and the rules are available on the

website www.natyaparishad.org. The

last date for online registration is August 10, up to 7 pm. The registration

fee is Rs 1,000. Other details can be had on phone 8591706887.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar