Detailed Theatre Information

NAPA Performing Arts Festival 2012 Detailed Theatre Information 1st March : Hoon Muntazir Mein An original experimental multimedia storytelling performance, Hoon Muntazir Mein is a magical fairy tale performance based on some very real and current youth issues. Issues of identity, heartbreak and parental relationships are discussed in the format of the Alif Laila fairy tales. The show is written and performed by students of the graduating class of the theatre arts department at NAPA. Directed by Zain Ahmed Cast : Waqar Naeem, Humairuddin, Ishtiaq Rasool and Raheel Ahmed  2nd/3rd March : Art A comedy about the art of friendship. The assumptions we have about each other and the roles we play in our relationships. Exploring the baggage in the relationship of three friends and the desire and ability to reinvent one self, the play is a delightful look into the serious business of friendship. Directed by Samina Nazir Written by Yasmina Reza Cast : Adnan Jaffar, Fawad Khan and Mansoor Ahmed Khan 4/5th March : Kafka A poignant play exploring the tortured personal life of the German writer Franz Kafka. A multi media depiction of the struggles both creative and personal. Directed by Uzma Sabeen Written by Farhan Jamalvi Cast : Ishtiaq Rasool, Suhaee Abro, Naheed Waheed, Raheal Ahmed and Akbar Islam 6/7th March : Koel An exploration of love and ego this play questions the concepts of selfless giving to another and to an idea. The play explores the dynamics of passion, love and loneliness through the obsession of a young woman for a reclusive scientist. Directed by Kulsoom Aftab Written by Dr. Enver Sajjad Cast : Nimra Bucha, Adnan Jaffar, Farheen Zehra, Kashif Hussain and Kulsoom Aftab 8/9th March : Khawab Tha Shaid An original play that explores love and romance in the 21st century. The play addresses the issues of belief, identity and freedom. A sharp and compelling play about a young couple as they discover each other and themselves in present day Karachi. Written and Directed by Fawad Khan Cast : Meesam Naqvi and Joshindar Chaggar  10/11th March : Equus About a boy who blinds six horses. About a man who is questioning his ability and place in the world. An intense psychological drama confronting our inner demons. A play about our ability to nurture and hurt each other. Directed by Sunil Shankar Written by Peter Shaffer Cast : Nazar ul Hasan, Mariam Azmi, Ishtiaq Rasool, Akbar Islam, Joshindar Chaggar, Naheed Waheed Entry : Rs. 300/Person per show (Rs. 150/Student per show) Venue : NAPA on M.R Kiyani Road opp. Arts Council Tickets will be available at the venue For more information please call : 0345-261-0277