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INSIGNIA
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Why?
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INSIGNIA was a fundraising event organized by the YES!+
chapter in Kolkata. This event saw the volunteers channelize their creative energy
and come up with an evening of fun and laughter. The funds raised were used for
slum development projects and environmental drives. This theatre program was the
first step towards organizing such innovative and entertaining ways to raise funds
for in-house projects and plans are on to supplement these efforts with other such
events.
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When and Where?
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Date: 21st September, 2007
Place: Kala Mandir, Kolkata
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What?
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The evening saw two very different plays unfold. Antigone, a wonderful yet tragic
story based on a Greek mythology, tweaked various emotions and brought on a sombre
mood. Mad Summer Night’s Dream, a spoof on Shakespeare’s Mid Summer Nights Dream,
was the perfect antidote and left the audience in splits. The plays were followed
by a scintillating dance performance.
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“Insignia has been a tangent to one of the biggest learning curves that I have experienced
so far. It hasn’t just been a play or a concert, but taught me the power of collective
positive thinking, where, I have been able to realize my strength, creativity and
my reach within to bring out my hidden talents.
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I played two different roles and both were demanding on the personal level. The
combined support of all participants helped me overcome it. It was a great ego-busting
experience and taught me that the power of youth is unimaginable. I have been able
to identify with myself better and also work in sync with people by creating a stress
free and comfortable situation. Looking forward to such a great experiences again!!!”
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Gaurav Agarwal, Businessman
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“My experience in Insignia 2007 was amazing. It was a great feeling, as the cause
for which we had put up Insignia was for those small slums called 'bastis' in Kolkata
and for upliftment of the kids living in these slums.
Apart from all this it was fun and we had a great time coming together as a family
for doing something good.”
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Mukta Agarwal, Interior Designer
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“Insignia 2007 was an amazing experience for me. This was the first time that I
performed on stage, something I could not dream of doing before I attended the YES!+ workshops.
It was a very fulfilling experience, especially because I was associated with an
event with a cause attached to it.
I found many new skills within me, which has given me immense self-confidence and
has made me feel that I can also make a difference to people around me.”
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Ankur Agarwal, Student
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Alliances
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L ‘Oreal Head Turners
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