Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts students win All Goa Street Play Competition organized by Goa State AIDS Control Society
To mark the occasion of International Youth Day on 12th of August 2021, Goa State AIDS Control society had organized an All Goa Street Play Competition for the members of Red Ribbon Clubs in the state.
Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts students Purushottam Mardolkar, Mark Fernandes, Aniket Naik, Gautam Naik, Shefali Naik, Devisha Volvoikar and Tejas Khedekar participated and successfully presented a street play on the topic “Youth and HIV/AIDS” and begged the first place in the competition. This victory has added a feather in the cap of the recently inaugurated 163rd Red Ribbon Club in the college. The students were guided and supported by Principal Mr. Ramrao Wagh and other Teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.
The street play highlighted how youths fall prey to HIV/AIDS and how social stigma can affect the mental wellbeing of the people living with HIV/AIDS. Various myths and facts about the syndrome were also portrayed through the act. A strong message was delivered regarding how the central and state governments are providing treatment and support to people affected with the virus. The play was performed in language relatable to youths and a relevant message with the help of lyrics, dialogues and instruments was conveyed through the act.
