Pfutsero Government College staged its first-ever theatrical drama, organised by the Drama Club of Department of English at the PGC Auditorium on September 30.
Pfutsero, October 2 (MExN): Pfutsero Government College (PGC) staged its first-ever theatrical drama, organised by the Drama Club of Department of English at the PGC Auditorium on September 30. Held under the theme ‘Decades and Eras,’ the programme provided students with a platform to showcase their theatrical skills, stage presence, creativity and cultural awareness, stated a DIPR report.
The performances featured adaptations and presentations from works including Mṛicchakaṭika, Pride and Prejudice, All My Sons, The Color Purple, Pyramus and Thisbe from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and Macbeth. The plays explored diverse themes such as love, betrayal, redemption, trauma, domestic abuse and women’s empowerment.
A Book Award for Academic Excellence, recognised as one of the best practices of the Department of English, was presented by the Head of the Department, Neipreu Mero. The semester-wise winners were Neiwezo-u L. Mero (1st Semester), Suvelu Chuzho (3rd Semester), and Atshele Thele (5th Semester).
The event also featured a Costume Contest, with Sedewe winning the male category and Ketshechulou winning the female category. The 3rd Semester presentation of All My Sons was adjudged Best Drama.
Individual awards recognised outstanding performances. Mvusute Khupfu, who portrayed Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, won Best Actor, while Kaweu Medo, who played Celie in The Color Purple, won Best Actress. Dzuvelu, for narrating Pyramus and Thisbe, received the Best Narrator award.
