Maharashtra Cultural Centre Launches ‘Stage Is All Yours’ Empowering the Next Generation of Experimental Theatre
PUNE: Every artist dreams of showcasing their talent on a professional stage with all the necessary facilities, ensuring a rich experience for both the performer and the audience. However, experimental artists often face financial constraints, making it difficult to achieve this regularly. To address this challenge, Maharashtra Cultural Centre, in collaboration with Shriram Lagoo Rang Avakash, has introduced ‘Stage Is All Yours,’ a special initiative that will provide experimental artists with access to the Shriram Lagoo Rang Avakash at minimal charges. This initiative was announced by Maharashtra Cultural Center’s Secretary- Rajesh Deshmukh.
Sharing more details about the initiative, Deshmukh said, “Many artistic groups from Pune and beyond aim to perform in professional spaces. Their requirements vary depending on the type of art form, whether it’s a musical performance, dance, recitation, or visual arts. Financial limitations often pose a hurdle. With ‘Stage Is All Yours,’ we aim to support and encourage experimental artists by offering them an affordable platform at Shriram Lagoo Rang Avakash, located at Tilak Road’s Hirabaug Chowk.”
The initiative has already received a positive response from experimental artists. A few performances are scheduled to take place in the coming month including the Kathak Institute, Nadarup, which will present ‘Choreography Kaleidoscope’ on October 21.
Alongside ‘Stage Is All Yours,’ Maharashtra Cultural Centre is also launching a literature-focused initiative called ‘Rasarth,’ which will feature discussions on literature, recitations, and artist interactions. It will be held on the third Friday of every month at Shriram Lagoo Rang Avakash and open to the public free of charge, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
