Categories:

• A: Grades 1, 2 and 3
• B: Grades 4 and 5
• C: Grades 6, 7 and 8
• D: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prizes:

• Each category
• 1st Prize: 3000/- INR
• 2nd Prize: 2000/- INR

All winners and Participants will get an eCertificate.

Type of Entry: Solo performance

Theme: Five Elements of Nature (Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Space)

The participants are required to craft a performance by exploring diverse aspects of one or more elements of nature, such as its symbolism, impact on human experiences, and its connection to emotions and relationships.

Performance Categories to choose from:

Monologues: Participants can create a character who embodies one of the elements and deliver a monologue that reflects the character's perspective, emotions, and relationship with that element.

Role Play: Participants can enact short scenes or interactions involving characters who interact with or are influenced by the elements.

Storytelling: Participants can tell original short stories that revolve around the theme of the five elements.

Instructions:

• 1. Each participant is allowed to submit ONLY one entry for Natya.
• 2. Each participant will perform a solo act based on depicting any one or more elements of nature.
• 3. The performance must be a monologue, it may involve interactions with imaginary characters or objects.
• 4. Participants are encouraged to use creative elements, such as costumes, props, lighting, and sound effects, to enhance their performance.
• 5. Participants will be required to send a maximum 5 minutes duration performance video that must be shot in horizontal orientation.
• 6. Performances can be in any language, but non-English performances should provide English subtitles or a brief translation.

Submission Guidelines:

• 1. The recording should be clear, well-lit, and free from technical glitches.
• 2. Submissions to the competition to be uploaded on the submission link, that will be received on your registered mail ID, as a video in an MP4 format, maximum size 20 MB.
• 3. Participants are responsible for including their music (if any) with their video submission.
• 4. When submitting, please label your video file with your name, category for clear identification, for example:
  Nameofthestudent_CategoryName_Natya.mp4

Criteria for Judgement:

1. Emotion Portrayal: The depth and authenticity of emotions expressed, the actor’s ability to evoke a genuine emotional response from the audience.

2. Artistic Expression: Creativity, originality, and use of theatrical elements to enhance the performance, including costume, props, and set (if applicable).

3. Clarity and Diction: Clear enunciation and projection of voice, ensuring the audience can understand the emotions conveyed.

4. Overall Impact: The overall impact and effectiveness of the performance in engaging and connecting with the audience.

5. Interpretation of the element's theme: Creativity and originality in the performance showcasing the interpretation of the theme.