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Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard gets a ‘Deshi’ makeover

Nagarik’s Kathal Bagan premiered

Nadia Sarwat
Nagarik Natya Shamproday premiered its new play ’ Kathal Bagan" on July 4 at the Experimental Theatre Hall of. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Starring seasoned actors Aly Zaker and Sara Zaker alongside other Nagarik members, the premiere show had a full-house audience. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," the play has been scripted and directed by Aly Zaker.
General secretary of Nagarik Natya Shamproday, noted actor-director Ataur Rahman, welcomed the audience and briefly talked about the play
As a theatre troupe, Nagarik believes in internationalism. The troupe has staged plays by-
leading Bengali playwrights as well as celebrated playwrights from around the world.
Nagarik does not want to confine itself in a particular theatrical style. Instead, they
try to integrate global theatre trends into our own, to exchange theatrical experiences. "Kathal Bagan," which is the 40th production of the troupe, reflects this view.
Al out di recti ngthe play, Aly ZakerXacT nit play is aol a close translation of "Cherry Orchard," it's not a typical adaptation either. I was inspired to reset the story in rural Bengal. In my opinion, the feudal society of Russia as depicted in "Cherry Orchard" is quite relatable. The play shows declining feudal aristocracy confronting the newly found materialism. I tried to give the play a local flavour. To maintain the lyrical language of Chekhov, I took help from our own folk music."
The background of the play is narrated to the audience by
theatre and media personality Asaduzzman Noor. The play moves forward with the characters -- Zohra, her brother Tasadduk and the domestic held, Adu. Zohra and Tasadduk own an estate known as Kathal Bagaq in a village Narayanpur. Upholding the romanticism of a dying aristocracy, Zohra is quite attached to the property, while Tasadduk's irresponsible actions have caused the estate to be mortgaged. Adu has been serving the family for deCades, but is now determined to take over the property through an auction. Even.the villagers are concerned for the future of the estate, as many of them directly and indirectly depend on the Kathal Bagan for living. While Zohra and Tasadduk can do little or nothing to save the estate, Zohra's daughter Tamanna and an idealistic local schoolteacher Sohel represent the optimistic new generation.
Aly Zaker played the opportunist, yet realistic Adu, while Sara^Zaker effortlessly played (fi’o^r/nt^t&d Zohra. Pantha Shariar was impressive in his portrayal of Tasadduk. AK Azad, Omer Ayaz, Naznin Naz, Jhumu Majumder, Masud Rana and Md Fakhruzzaman Chowdhury played other major roles. Pijush Dastidar's set design was apt in creating a personal attachment with the estate, while Nasirul Haque's light complemented the set. Sara Zaker was the costume designer. AK Azad, who played a Baul, also did the music, elaborating on the theme of the production.