Certificate giving ceremony of NNID
Cultural Correspondent
Very few theatre groups in the country have established theatre schools with the aim of creating a pool of competent theatre activists. That's why theatre buffs were elated at the formation of the Nagorik Natyangan Institute of Drama (NNID) in April last by theatre troupe Nagorik Natyangan.The new institute offers a six-month certificate course on theatre education. Last week, NNID arranged a certificate- giving ceremony of its first batch of students at the Experimental Theatre Stage. Presided over by Dr Inamul Haque, Professor Zillur Rahman Siddiqui was the chief guest of the function. Lucky Inam and Professor Shafi Ahmed were the other participants in the programme. Lucky Inam, the chairperson of NNID, said, "It is the duty of the senior theatre activists to create able successors. That is why we have established NNID. We believe NNID will create not just potential theatre activists but also enlightened human beings." Profesor Shafi Ahmed said, "Academic knowledge is essential for healthy theatre practice. NNID has introduced a competent academic curriculum in its six-month certificate course." Professor Zillur Rahman Siddiqui said, "Regular practice is essential for success in any art form. I'm impressed by the involvement of the younger generation of the country in several cultural activities. I wish NNID every success." The principal of NNID, Dr Inam said, "All the activists of Nagorik Natyangan are involved with NNID. Moreover, a few experts are working as the instructors in the school. Our aim is to further the artistic potential of the school's students." After the certificate giving ceremony, students of NNID staged Tartuf. Shawkat Usman has adapted Tartuf from the original play of French comedian JBP Moliere. Tania Sultana is the director of Tartuf.
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