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The distinctive feature of the play is that the narrator uses mime to take the audience through the different stages of human evolution, with a focus on the era when human beings lived in proximity to nature and braved the elements.
The play was staged on a natural set, using a bare space surrounded by trees in front of the old Arts Faculty building. The costumes were impressive. Kupi (a type of candle) and torch were the only means of lighting and added a memorable ambience to the work. As it was a mask-based production, the way this accessory was made and used was commendable. A team of 26 students of Drama acted in the play.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "Before doing a such a production, everyone should first have a clear concept on masks. Each mask should be adopted according to the character," says Shaibal.
Prior to bringing the play on the stage, Shaibal had recently conducted a research on masks. He mainly did research on the culture of using masks across the world, ranging from ancient Greece and Rome to this subcontinent. He focused on the history of masks, its normal, archaeological, religious and social aspects and lastly on how masks should be manufactured.
Shaibal has also made a 10-minute documentary on mask-making.