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The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP Abuja Chapter) will join theatre practitioners across the world in the celebration of this year's World Theatre Day, today, Wednesday 27th March, 2013.
In collaboration with the Arts & Culture Departments of the FCT Social Development Secretariat and other private theatre companies and outfits in Abuja, NANTAP Abuja have the following activities lined up:
* 10:00am: Opening Ceremony
Opening ceremony and interactive session on the theme: NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE ROLE OF THE ARTISTES, under the chairmanship of Prince Nwazuruahu Shield, the Special Adviser to the Minister of FCT on Security.
A theme talk on the above topic will be delivered by Mr. Bill Strassberger, Head of Public Affairs unit of the Embassy of the United State in Abuja.
* 12:00 - 1:00pm: War Horse Seminar
A cutting edge production seminar for practitioners, based on the War Horse, a 2011 war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is an adaptation of British author Michael Morpurgo's 1982 children's novel of the same name set before and during World War I. The seminar is powered by the Open Mic Forum and will hold immediately after the brief opening ceremony.
* 5:00pm: Presentation of WTD Play and Award Night
The day will be rounded up with Arojah Royal Theatre's production of Seyi Adigun's play CALL FOR ME MY OSHENI which will be supported by The Village Square Children Theatre's presentation of a drama sketch on water and other attractions such as music and comedy.
The Highlight of the 2013 celebration of World Theatre Day in Abuja will be the presentation of AWARDS to three Nigerians who's contribution to the theatre and arts in general, both in FCT and Nigeria at large has been phenomenal.
They include:
Dr. George Ufot
Director Culture,
Federal Ministry of Culture
Mrs. Blessing Onuh
Secretary
FCT Social Development Secretariat
Hajiya Nana Tsokwa
Director
Arts & Culture Department
FCT Social Development Secretariat
VENUE:
Community Hall, Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts & Culture, Area 10, Garki - Abuja
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