GCU, Ajoka Theatre discuss dramas

LAHORE:The Dramatics Club of the Government College University (GCU) Lahore and Ajoka Theatre held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the prospects of collaboration for producing transformative plays and other joint initiatives that both engage and educate the audience.

The meeting chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shazia Bashir and Ajoka Executive Director Shahid Nadeem focused on harnessing drama and theatre as tools for social development.

GCU Adviser Students’ Affairs M Siddique Ahmad Awan and Director Academic Planning and External Links Dr Fouzia Shahin were also present at the meeting in the Vice Chancellor’s office. During the meeting, Prof Dr Shazia Bashir highlighted the potential of entertainment media to convey meaningful messages. She recalled the contribution of talented writers and actors in Pakistan and emphasised that co-curricular activities, like debates and theatre, have always played a leading role in skill development and character building of our students at the Government College Lahore.

Shahid Nadeem commented on the current challenges within the drama industry, noting that the pursuit of ratings and profits often influences content creation, leading to a focus on viewer preferences rather than societal needs. He agreed that the collaboration between institutions like GCU and Ajoka can counteract this trend by producing content that both engages and educates the audience.