29/06/2026
15-Day Summer Theatre Workshop Concludes Successfully with Powerful Street Plays on Social Issues
Muzaffarnagar, June 29: The 15-day Summer Theatre Workshop, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow (Department of Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh) under the joint aegis of Mansi Abhinay Gurukul, Saharanpur, with the support of Humanity Welfare Society, Muzaffarnagar, concluded successfully with a grand closing ceremony.
Under the expert guidance of renowned theatre trainer Yogesh Panwar, the young participants presented impactful street plays on themes such as Drug De-addiction, "Cleanliness is My Duty," Social Responsibility, and Public Awareness. Through powerful performances, meaningful dialogues, and expressive acting, the children delivered inspiring messages promoting social responsibility and positive change. Their performances received warm appreciation from the audience.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Mohd Shahvez, Secretary of Humanity Welfare Society, said that the Society remains committed to promoting art, culture, education, and social awareness. He added that such initiatives provide children with a platform to develop confidence, creativity, communication skills, and a sense of social responsibility.
Ms. Sabra, Member of Humanity Welfare Society, congratulated the participants for their outstanding performances and appreciated their dedication throughout the 15-day training programme. She also thanked the parents for encouraging their children to participate in cultural activities.
Mr. Arif Thanvi, Media Incharge, and Mr. Faizurrahman emphasized that street theatre is one of the most effective tools for spreading awareness on important social issues and inspiring people towards positive social change.
The programme was graced by distinguished guests including Advocate Manawar Hasan, Mr. Ausaf Ahmed Ansari, Master Shehzad Asif, and Mr. Shanu Siddique, the well-known YouTuber from Saharanpur, who attended as a special guest. The guests highly appreciated the performances and praised the efforts of trainer Yogesh Panwar and the organizing institutions for nurturing young talent through theatre. Mr. Shanu Siddique remarked that theatre is a powerful medium to educate society and motivate the younger generation to become responsible citizens.
At the end of the programme, certificates of participation were distributed to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the workshop. Yogesh Panwar was also felicitated for his dedicated contribution as the workshop trainer.
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Mansi Abhinay Gurukul, all distinguished guests, parents, media representatives, and supporters for making the workshop a grand success. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks and a collective pledge to continue promoting theatre as an effective medium for education, awareness, and social transformation.
