'Through the power and truth of our voices we stand together unyielding challenging the world to see, to feel and to change. Our stage is our sanctuary and every performance is a step towards revolution.'

 

 

‘Upstage’, The Dramatics society of Gargi college, is a close knit community of creative individuals dedicatedly working towards exploring the depth and diversity of theater, an art form that uniquely combines acting, dialogue, and stagecraft to tell compelling stories. Our theatre society is committed to explore the vast landscape of drama, adapting plays in both Hindi and English to engage a diverse audience. We have embraced the versatility of theatre by performing in various settings, including the intimate environment of the black box theatre to open spaces, like our own arts squad. We delve into the transformative power of theatre by often exploring the "Theatre of the Oppressed" using performance as a tool for social change and empowerment. Through these approaches we aim to challenge norms, provoke thought, and create a platform for voices that need to be heard.

 

• Teacher Convenor : Ms Anamika Shekhar
• Convenor : Purushotma Chhabra : B. Com (Hons.)
• Co-Convenor : Bharti Raj Hinduja : B.Com (Prog.)
• Treasurer : Khushi Singh : B.Com (Prog.)
• PR Head : Samriddhi Gauniyal : BA Philosphy (Hons.)
• Social Media Head : Anisha Sirohi : Bsc Life science (prog)
• Social Media Head : Riddhi : BA Program (political science + philosophy)

Our vision is to nurture a community and create a safe space for every artist for them to creatively soar and personally grow harnessing their enthusiasm for stagecraft, apart from individual development we also envision to inspire a lifelong love for theatre and cultivating a culture of artistic exploration and innovation, where every voice is valued. We create a platform for social change fostering an environment that is inclusive, diverse, and conscious of the world around us. We aim to break down societal barriers by encouraging diverse gender expression. We often celebrating the richness of human experience through our performances.

The society’s mission is not only to entertain but also to leverage theatre as a medium to reflect on society, challenge norms, provoke thought, evoke emotions and inspire change. We are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms, both, on and off the stage. Our mission is to bring together individuals from various backgrounds, cultures and identities to create performances that reflect the complex tapestry of society.

 

Some of our activities include:

Cultural Canvas: Performances and cultural events that celebrate diversity and artistic innovation.

Auditions: Open doors for aspiring theatre artists to showcase their talent and learn about theatre through an immersive audition process.

Nivacanna/Anant: Our Annual events aimed at exploring groundbreaking performances that challenge norms and inspire dialogue.

Workshops: Engage in immersive sessions designed to refine skills, foster creativity and build a supportive network of artists.

 

Some of our achievements:

LNMIIT Jaipur- First prize

PGDAV COLLEGE- Third prize

PGDAV COLLEGE EVENING- Best screenplay

Leonard Isaacs theatre festival at cultural IIC- Best Actor(Female), Avi Chaudhary

ST Stephens College, State level- 2nd position

Sri Venkateshwara College, Multilingual Monologue Competition- (Sweety)- 1st position

Sri Venkateshwara College, Multilingual Monologue Competition- (Pavani Devtalla) 2nd position 

Blackbox theatre festival- Best Direction for Skeleton Woman

Reel making competition- Kamla Nehru College- 2nd position- Shivangi Mukherjee

Spill the Ink 2.0 - Hindi Poetry Competition- Special Mention- Sanchalika Das

Zakir Hussain Evening College- 2nd prize (Annual Production 2019-20)

Best Actor (female) at Zakdram’20- Nikita Samant

MAC- Atleir by MerakiA- Best Production 2020-2021

AIIMS 2019- 3rd position

Upstage also got featured in the prestigious newspaper - The Hindu on 10th January 2020

 

Some of our Plays:

Evam Indrajit: A reflection on individuality through the lens of stories where everyone has a piece of Indrajit.

Closed and Untraced: An exploration of the societal silence surrounding the rise in rape and sexual assault cases.

House/Haus: A journey to break free from societal norms, amplifying voices that need to be heard and challenging the paths of individuality.