By Sravasti Datta
Her latest production, a stage adaptation by Ursula Rani Sarma of A Thousand Splendid Suns, runs for two-and-a-half hours and features an ensemble cast of 30 members. Because maintaining the audience’s attention is important,” she shares, it shouldn’t feel repetitive or caricaturish.
“I don’t want the audience to rush through a play, but immerse themselves in a journey,” says Tahera. The plays end on a positive note,” she says. She says she edits and adapts scripts to sustain audience engagement. Theatre acts as both a mirror to society and a cathartic experience for everyone, according to her. There’s something special about watching that story unfold live on stage before their eyes,” she says.
Theatre personality and founder of Arena Theatre Productions, Tahera S believes lengthy plays continue to resonate with audiences despite an era of shortened attention spans and streaming entertainment. She has directed stage adaptations of classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Taramandal and The Seagull — all text-heavy productions that found their audience. Tahera is often drawn to emotionally heavy narratives filled with pain and grief, but believes those elements are only one part of the story. “Most of the plays carry themes of faith and hope. Despite adversity, there is always hope — that’s the takeaway. “I like to keep the script crisp. “I stage plays adapted from novels that people have already read and relate to. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru