DPS RK Puram Organised the Annual Inter-School Theatre Fest: THEATRON 2019
Editor’s Note (Archival Restoration — August 2026): This article was originally published by The Optimist News on August 4, 2019. Because this piece has been formally cited by Delhi Public School R.K. Puram as an official media record of their institutional events, it has been restored to our active archives verbatim to preserve its historical and journalistic integrity.
Theatron, the Annual Inter-School Theatre Fest organised by Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, provided a platform for budding actors from a plethora of schools to emblazon their passion for the stage.
The Guest of Honour was Mr. Inderpal Singh, an eminent television anchor, film actor, and writer, with popular movies such as Vicky Donor, Khosla Ka Ghosla, and Besharam in his repertoire.
Over 25 schools participated in the grand event, which featured nine distinct competitive categories:
- Nukkad Natak (Street Play)
- Stage Play
- Ads Act
- Thespian Coliseum
- Play-o-Poem
- Bolt from the Blue (Surprise Event)
- Mime
- Courtroom Drama
- Movie-making
Expressions Theatre Club Takes the Stage
The Expressions Theatre Club of Delhi Public School R.K. Puram showcased an imaginative Nukkad Natak portraying the plight of Indian soldiers, alongside a stage play titled ‘In the Game of Thrones you either win or you die’ at the Valedictory Function. They were deeply appreciated as the hall reverberated with thunderous applause.
The Principal, Ms. Vanita Sehgal, in her address, commended the efforts of the Expressions Theatre Club in putting up a successful event of this magnitude. She recounted her memorable experience with the Theatre Club’s Alumni and their effort in putting up the Greek tragedy ‘ANTIGONE’ last year. She also encouraged the Club members to explore other genres of theatre beyond the Nukkad Natak.
“Nothing is above an actor’s performance.” — Ms. Vanita Sehgal, Principal, DPS R.K. Puram
Words of Encouragement
The Chief Guest, Mr. Inderpal Singh, began his congratulatory address by applauding the host school’s exceptional performances. He noted that the character of a nation is determined by the amount of respect given to women and the armed forces.
“Theatre is the best medium to express and to learn.” — Mr. Inderpal Singh, Guest of Honour
