The "synopsis of Adhun Madhun" is attached here for you to download. We are also attaching a few pictures to give you a look and feel of that production.

Std 9 (NIOS & ICSE streams) presented the Marathi drama "Adhun Madhun" at the Balgandharva Ranga Mandir theater on Oct 17th. Directed by Prof. Devdatta Pathak, this play was presented as a Mime. It was one hour of slick choreography, in the form of 12 vignettes. The play stressed some of the intrinsic social values that we seem to be losing and, of which, we need to be reminded from time to time.

The presentation was far better than our expectations. As a newspaper critic remarked, "it could not have ben bettered by a professional cast". And she should know about that because watching dramas is her profession!

The toughest audience are our own students (Std 5 to Std 10). Grip them or lose them. They show no mercy; no forgiveness for mediocrity. But even they responded with "awesome" and "rocking", the ultimate accolades of the young brigade. Their roars of approval and thunderous applause was testimony of their instant approval of what they saw.

The children also responded to the message of the play - the intrinsic human and social values. If this play has left an impression on even a few minds then this event has been more than worth the effort.

The parents of all the actors were there to encourage their children - and they were awestruck by what they saw. But parents of the other children were conspicuous by their absence despite requests. Just a handful of parents made the effort to share the experience with their child. We appreciate those parents. Their children are lucky to have such supportive and participative parents.

The parents who did not make the effort not only missed a great performance, but they also missed the opportunity to appreciate the discipline and teamwork that theater teaches. Drama classes go way beyond academics. If parents give it the importance it deserves, it can become a life-changing experience for the child and for the family.

Marathi Drama is now an integral part of the Vidya Valley curriculum. It is a friendly and interesting way to teach Marathi, the language of the state we have chosen to live in. The children learn to work as a disciplined team. Prof. Pathak also use this opportunity to teach intrinsic human and Indian values, which are in line with our beliefs at Vidya Valley. We are grateful to him.

The next show is in March, not very far away.

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