Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26:
A one-day seminar on the theme of �Elements of Mime Acting in Manipuri Performing Arts� was organized at Government Dance College, Palace Gate today.
The seminar was organized by Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory (KMTR) under the sponsorship of Department of Culture, Government of India.
The seminar commenced with a key note address given by KMTR director Y Sadananda Singh.
In the morning session of the seminar, Professor N Tombi Singh was the moderator and retired Guru of JN Manipur Dance Academy RK Achou Singh and director of Kalashetra Padmashree S Kanhailal read out papers on �Elements of Mime acting in Manipuri traditional/folk items� and �Non-verbal action� respectively.
During the afternoon session of the seminar, Theatre Mirror direction Naba Wareppa was the moderator and principal of Government Dance College Ranjit Adhikarimayum and Panthoibi Natya Mandir director Y Rajendro Singh read out papers as resource persons.