Utkarsh Puri

Once, there was a boy on the last bench of a class who was sitting unsettled, waiting for his turn for the recitation test. His disturbance didn't stem from the preparation but rather from the prospect of speaking in front of the entire class. An announcement made by the teacher urged, "Students interested in theatre are welcome to proceed to the auditorium." Unaware of what theatre truly entailed, the certain boy ventured into the auditorium. Among approximately 100 students, his anxiety surged to its peak; little did he know that this moment would serve as the turning point in his life. Devoting his heart and soul to this art, the boy commenced his journey of dispelling his fear of public speaking, overcoming his introverted demeanour, and shedding his timidity. As days turned into weeks, and subsequently, into his college years, he found himself an integral part of the dramatics society. Yes, that boy was none other than ME. He was transforming from someone who couldn't utter a word in front of his peers to someone who now imparts theatre training and contributes to personality development programs. I witnessed a remarkable transition from performing for no one to addressing crowds of hundreds. This path of transformation is known as - THEATRE.