It has been a busy time for the Plantation sector workshop trainers and participants, who, for the last 3 months have been rehearsing for their street theatre performances, which took place on the 28th of February and 1st of March 2009.
The performance on 28 February took place in Kotagala Town and consisted of participants from the Yuillefield, Kotagala, and Maddekumbura workshops.
The 40 strong cast performed a drama titled “Disabled Persons Are Human too”.
The morning performance on 1st March 2009 took place in the Bogawanthalawa town centre.
The 60 strong cast consisted of participants and trainers from the Kotiyagala, St. John Delary, Gowrawila and Glentiltl workshops performed a drama entitled “Save The Environment”.
The afternoon performance on the 1st of March 2009 in the Hatton Town Centre entitled “New Opportunities For Disabled Persons” was performed by a cast of 60.
All performances were attended by audiences of about 200.
During a discussion on 6th March, Sunera Trustee, Azira Esufally said, “the performances created awareness of disability issues in that area. Though the performances were not polished, they were beneficial to the participants and community alike. The goal of creating awareness was certainly achieved.”
During a chat on 4th March 2009, with the Assistant Field Manager, John Philip said “the performances were a success judging by the crowds that gathered. It is also the first time we have done such a thing in the plantations region”.