04 December,2009 09:11 AM IST | | Rashmi Dharmani
A lively theatre group that goes on adventure trips just to improve their acting skills
Six months ago Akshay Mishra (20) and Satish Kumar Pandey (21), both students of mass communication, decided to fulfill their dream and formed a theatre group Aagaaz.
They brought together talent from other colleges and now boast of a team of 17 theatre enthusiasts.
The group sincerely believes that theatre is a powerful medium to convey social messages. But what makes this group unique is that they are also passionate about adventure sports. "The adventurous trips are a stressbuster for the members, and they also play a major role in improving co-ordination and language skills for the weaker members," said Mishra. So every month, the group goes on treks or indulges in paragliding, parasailing and other activities.
Multilingual
Every member of the group is called an Agaazi. The group has performed plays in English, Hindi and Marathi, but are open to more. They also perform street plays for public awareness. Apart from this they remove any stage fright that their members may have and boost their confidence to faceu00a0 the audience.
The group has also embraced the concept of 'theatre games' they play every day before rehearsals. Said member Bhumit Gujjar (21), "These games are relaxing and improve our co-ordination too."
Added Ankita Goswami (18), another member, "I have developed my personality here and Aagaaz really supports me like a family."
