Popular theatre troupe Aranyak premiered their new production “Swapnopothik” recently at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, in the presence of invited guests and the press. The touching play is based on the Savar tragedy that snatched normalcy from the lives of a staggering number of people.
Key factors that led to the tragedy were shown through brilliant performances, innovative set design and through a heartwarming script. The misdemeanors of factory owners who built illegal death traps, politicians bribed to look the other way and large retailers hiding behind policies that deem them untouchable were portrayed in the production.
The tragic tale of the victims, their rescue and the role of police and media was also shown in an adept manner. The musical synchronisation of the entire production was matched step to step with the unfolding of the story. It was what made the show touchy as well as lively.
The sad story left the audience with a bleeding heart, the response received was very emotional. Especially when the struggle of the trapped victims was portrayed, and their determination to come out on top, despite of the tragedy that shook their very being, the audiences found it very poignant.
The play is written by Harun Rashid and directed by Mamunur Rashid.Thandu Raihan was the light designer of the production, set designing was done by Foyez Zahir and renowned dancer Warda Rihab, who is the director of Driti Natyanalaya, is in charge of the choreography.
The cast of the production is comprised of popular theatre activists Mamunur Rashid, Momena Chowdhury, Tamalika Karmaker, Arif Ahmed Apel, Abu Hasib Masuduzzaman, Chitra Chobi, Shaju, Kamrul, Monir Zaman. Almost fifty more actors of the Aranyak group will act in the massive production that tells a heartbreaking tale of the incident that brought devastation and loss upon thousands of life. l
