This play is a devised piece inspired by real-life events. While exploring life’s challenges with the children, we realized that if there’s one thing the world lacks most in modern times, it’s humanity. We’re so busy seeking our daily comforts that we often overlook what’s happening outside. And even when we do notice, we tend to ignore it.
But there are exceptional individuals who transcend their limitations, extending a helping hand. They’re our play’s inspiration. We, who are asleep even while awake – can this story of humanity awaken us? Darkness surrounds us, but it’s never too late. Wake up whenever you want; dawn breaks the moment you do.
About the Group Leaders
Rajeshwari Nandi
A theatre enthusiast since her school days, she has been deeply associated with children’s theatre as well as professional stages for several years. She received rigorous acting training for ten years under the mentorship of renowned theatre personality Late Shri Ramaprasad Banik. She holds a three-year Diploma in Acting from the Nehru Children’s Museum, Kolkata, a graduate degree in Bengali Literature from the University of Calcutta, and a Master’s degree in Drama from Rabindra Bharati University. She is also a recipient of the “Outstanding Young Artistes” Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
She is an empanelled news reader and anchor with Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata) and a selected drama artist with All India Radio, Akashbani Kolkata. Her teaching journey includes a decade-long association with the Nehru Children’s Museum, and she has also worked as a permanent actor with the Minerva Repertory, under the Department of Information and Culture, Government of West Bengal. She holds the Ankan Visharad degree from Chandigarh University.
As a freelance actor, she has collaborated extensively with leading directors and performers in Kolkata’s prominent group theatre circuit, performing lead and significant roles. She has participated in numerous national and international theatre workshops and has conducted workshops across schools, colleges, institutions, and theatre groups. Her directorial credits include over 15 productions for children, educators, professional, and amateur groups. She has also lent her voice to Bengali television animations.
A founding member of Kolkata RomRoma, one of West Bengal’s prominent youth theatre groups, she has been actively involved as an actor, director, and workshop facilitator. She is presently associated with the Theatre in Education Company, National School of Drama, New Delhi, as an actor-teacher, a role she has been fulfilling for nearly three years.
Assistant Group Leader
Amaresh Kumar
Young theatre artist “AMARESH KUMAR” is born in Nagdah village of Begusarai district, Bihar. His theatrical journey began in 2006 with rural theatre, where he performed in several plays like ‘Ehe H Samaj’, ‘Samaj Ka Masiha’, ‘Bihauty Chunari’, etc. He then joined Dinkar Kala Bhawan, an art & cultural centre in Begusarai, and performed in various modern Indian plays, establishing himself as a talented actor.
Amaresh graduated with a degree in Dramatics from Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga in 2019. In 2022, he got selected for the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, where he completed his three-years diploma course in Acting specialization.
He has worked on notable plays like ‘Indrajith’ (A Indian folk traditional), ‘Macbeth’, ‘Bheem Gatha’, ‘Hulhulia’, ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Rashmirathi’, ‘Godan’, ‘Three Sisters’, ‘Jaal’, ‘A Dream’, ‘Charandas Chor’, ‘Madhushala’, ‘Harijan Gatha’, ‘Sainya Bhae Kotwal’, ‘Original Kaam’, ‘Katha’, ‘Lemon Soda’, ‘Konark, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Jal Damru Baje’, and ‘Bin Baati Ke Deep’.
Currently, Amaresh works as a theatre teacher at Sanskaar Rang Toli, Theatre in Education Company of National School of Drama, New Delhi. He has worked with national and international theatre directors and trainers, and is best skilled in acting and backstage work.