Theatre artist and director Runal Kolkankar impressed on the participants the power of subtle, non-verbal communication.

A mime workshop was organised for the students of Classes 8-9 on September 19-20. Teachers Hazel Carvalho and Janet Furtado das Chagas e Silva organised the workshop and were met with an enthusiastic response from the students. The final selection of participants was at the discretion of the teachers in charge.

Held in the school’s multipurpose hall, the workshop was led by Runal Kolkankar, a theatre artist and director known for his expertise in mime, street plays and creative dramatics. Kolkankar, through several workshops across Goa, has inspired many young talents to explore theatre as a medium of expression. Assisting him was Sakshi Manjrekar, a dynamic facilitator of performing arts who specialises in activity-based learning and has experience working with students to build confidence and creativity through theatre. Teacher Mayuri Naik along with the teachers in-charge assisted in the smooth and effective flow of the workshop, which was held over the course of two days.

The sessions proved to be highly interactive and practical, keeping the students fully engaged and enthralled. Kolkankar and Manjrekar introduced participants to the fundamentals of mime, focusing on body movement, facial expression, and the power of silence in communication. Students were encouraged to participate in warm-up activities, group tasks and short mime performances, which made the sessions lively and enjoyable.

Through this enriching experience, students were given a unique opportunity to explore their creative side as well as appreciate the art of non-verbal communication.