Post by Honorebu on Apr 16, 2016 22:57:23 GMT
AS part of the efforts to revive stage drama culture among Nigerian artistes, the Oyo State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN) has concluded arrangements to commence a monthly stage performance in the state.
The performance, according to the Publicity Secretary of TAMPPAN, Shola Popoola, is part of the strategy by the association to rekindle the interest of the people in theatre.
“You know that Oyo State is the pace setter in the country. We are hoping to take the lead in the effort to revive the culture of stage performance, which is the pillar of theatre in the country.
“The leadership of TAMPPAN in Oyo State is very serious with this project and is determined make stage drama attractive enough to draw the people to the theatres. It will also serve to impart practical knowledge into our members.”
The performance will hold on the third Friday of every month at the popular D’Rovans hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State.
It will be recalled that stage drama was very popular between the 60s and early 80s. It was made more popular by the travelling theatre groups, popularized by early artistes like the late Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo and Moses Olaiya among others.
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The performance, according to the Publicity Secretary of TAMPPAN, Shola Popoola, is part of the strategy by the association to rekindle the interest of the people in theatre.
“You know that Oyo State is the pace setter in the country. We are hoping to take the lead in the effort to revive the culture of stage performance, which is the pillar of theatre in the country.
“The leadership of TAMPPAN in Oyo State is very serious with this project and is determined make stage drama attractive enough to draw the people to the theatres. It will also serve to impart practical knowledge into our members.”
The performance will hold on the third Friday of every month at the popular D’Rovans hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State.
It will be recalled that stage drama was very popular between the 60s and early 80s. It was made more popular by the travelling theatre groups, popularized by early artistes like the late Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo and Moses Olaiya among others.
Thenation