Artistes throughout rehearsals
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This weekend, one among Jandhyala’s greatest writings is being staged in Telugu asCenter Class Melodies, directed by Rohith Raj Akula of Dharmi Theatre Academy. Set in opposition to the backdrop of familial dynamics and monetary aspirations, it’s based mostly on Jandhyala’s play Madhya Taragati Mandahaasam written within the 80s. The play explores the antics of three formidable sons-in-law vying for the provident fund of their retired father-in-law. Curiously Rohith, who had acted within the play whereas pursuing his submit commencement in Theatre Arts from Osmania College, says, “A mix of sharp wit and relatable humour capturing the essence of middle-class aspirations and greed makes this a pleasant watch. This faculty manufacturing directed by Ram Mohan Holagundi in 2017 is now being staged at Nishumbita Faculty of Drama run by him.”
Evoking humour
The story revolves round a pair— a retired authorities worker Nataraj, and his spouse Parvathy, who’re tenants in a home owned by Bhairav Murthy, a foodie who continuously interferes of their lives. Whereas the couple eagerly awaits Nataraj’s Provident Fund settlement , their hopes are dashed once they get a postcard informing them concerning the arrival of their three sons-in-law. They’ve set their eyes on the settlement quantity. “Scenes flip hilarious when the sons-in-law with quirky traits go to the in-laws and in addition meet Bhairav Murthy. Their dialogues and physique language evoke humour,” says Rohith.
Comedian timing
Director Rohith Raj (black tee) with the artistes
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Thought-about a grasp of comedies, Jandhyala’s writing type was unparalleled in Telugu cinema. “Telugu audiences have no idea a lot about Jandhyala as a playwright who has written some superb performs. I used to be immediately interested in this natakam when I discovered this within the Nizam School library; of the navarasas portraying humour (hasya rasam) is difficult. The spontaneity, physique language, and facial expressions should sync completely to elicit laughter.”
Due to the rehearsals at Lalitha Kala Thoranam in Nampally for the previous 27 days, the open-air auditorium reverberates with laughter within the evenings. “It’s not straightforward to carry Jandhyala’s humour onto the stage. The dialogues could seem easy, however enacting them is time-consuming. The actors should adapt, create physique language, and specific themselves by means of gestures and facial expressions,” he says, including, “The artistes have a whole lot of enjoyable throughout this inventive course of. The manufacturing additionally contains components of 12 songs , small tracks from films shall be performed. The group had a tricky time controlling their laughter; I hope the viewers may also take pleasure in this hilarious experience.”
Dharmi Theatre Academy will stage Center Class Melodies at Nishumbita Faculty of Drama in Begumpet, on June 29; Tickets: ₹ 100 on bookmyshow.com
