Creative director Dhanashree Heblikar shares that the festival is the outcome of a training programme that they have been conducting for kids since February. “The workshops include training on acting, body language and voice techniques,” she shares. About zeroing in on the Padma Shri writer’s works for the festival, Heblikar tells us that they had never gotten a chance to touch upon the Rajasthani folk style of performance. “His stories are short, witty and humorous,” she reasons. 

Over three days, the children will stage three group plays and one solo act — Bada Kaun, Dujo Kabir, Fitrati Chor and Mehnat Ka Saar — that touch upon relevant themes such as the importance of hard work, equality, social welfare and karma. Apart from helping them learn the ropes of theatre, Heblikar points out that the programme aids children in the age group of six to 12 in becoming self-sufficient. “They are navigating the production process at home by themselves, handling microphones, costumes, setting up backdrops, etc. It makes them independent,” she signs off.

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