July 2021 ® ON Stagevolume 10 • issue 12 Ingenuity and Imagination How international performing arts venues are opening their doors Chairman’s Note Is there a glimmer of hope that we are gradually returning to normalcy and the prophets of doom, who predict all sorts of dire consequences including a third wave, a new strain of the virus and a permanent blow to our lifestyle, are all proved wrong? History seems to suggest that after every major catastrophe, people do return to their normal way of life. That is the nature of fellow human beings and they fight back furiously when outside influences attack their way of living. I hope and pray this is so with the present situation also. The signs are good. Europe is leisurely returning to regular performances and the sight of the huge crowd at the recent French Open tennis tournament warmed the cockles of my heart. I am sure that with the innovative minds of art lovers, ways will be found to ensure that we are not deprived any longer of our dose of artistic performances. The NCPA will make every attempt to return to its normally welcoming ways and I do hope that all of you will adhere to the norms and conditions that are set to attend major performances. I believe that this occasion will surely come our way sooner rather than later. Say a little prayer for us. Khushroo N. Suntook NCPA Chairman Khushroo N. Suntook Editorial Director Radhakrishnan Nair Chief Executive - PR, Marketing & Events, NCPA Pallavi Sahney Sharma Editor Snigdha Hasan Contents Consulting Editor Vipasha Aloukik Pai 18 Editorial Co-ordinator Hilda Darukhanawalla Art Director Tanvi Shah Associate Art Director Hemali Limbachiya Assistant Art Director Nandkishor Sawant Graphic Designers Gautami Dave Advertising Phiroze Shroff (
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