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With the major focus in the entertainment industry worldwide often being on the Western Hemisphere, it is easy to miss valuable events which consistently take place all around the world. Coming up, from February 22nd to 24th, the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi will host a major Performing Arts Conference.
The Kenya National Theatre will be host to this event which has taken place several times before already. Each time with a focus on a specific subject.
This year, the theme of the Performing Arts Conference will be: ‘Decolonization, Intercultural Collaboration, and Social Disruption.’
The Kenya National Theatre is part of the Kenya Cultural Centre in Nairobi. The theatre was built in the late 1940s and opened in March 1951.
The Kenya National Theatre, KNT, or also “The Shrine” as it is fondly known, is the largest proscenium theatre space in Kenya.
KNT boasts multiple spaces for diverse creative processes and performance presentations. Covering drama, live musical concerts, physical theatre, images and projection, dance and movement.
The chief presenter at this year’s Performing Arts Conference from the 22nd to the 24th of February 2022, will be Mr. Michael Pundo, the CEO of the Kenya Cultural Centre.
He says, “This conference is highly recommended for performing arts practitioners and researchers from all over the world. And as an organization we encourage each and every person to participate and give insights. Which in return may take the performing arts to greater heights.”
In addition to then main host Mr. Michael Pundo, the conference also boasts a stellar line-up of speakers, moderators, and facilitators. These include academics, thespians, and art critics.
Dr. Mshai Mwangola, Prof. John Mugubi, Rose A. Omolo-Ongati, Jacqueline Zinale Bullindah, Millicent Ogutu, Alexander Nderitu, Dr. Mbugua Njoroge, Dr. Malachai Apudo, Dr. Patrick Monte, Carol Sambai, Evelyne Mushira, Michael Pundo, Dr. Lagat Kiprop, Prof. Emily Akuno, Prof. Christopher Odhiambo, Prof. Emily Akuno, Dr. Fredrick Mbogo, Dr. Mukasa Situma Wafula, Dr. Emmanuel Shikuku, Prof. Frederick Ngala, Dr. Kahithe Kiiru, Dr. Zipporah Okoth, Joseph Ochieng Obel, Dr. Jacqueline Bullinda, Dr. Elijah Adongo, Mariam El Mamlouk, Roy Gitahi, Kahithe Kiiru, Joy Mboya, Eric Wainaina, Mueni Lundi, Jacob Ubwa, Dr. Emmanuel Shikuku, Prof. Rose Ongati, Dr. Garnette Oluoch, Dr. Oliver Mbayi, Prof. Emily Akuno, Prof. Emily Akuno and Prof. John Mugubi.
Besides paper presentations, there will also be panel discussions, as well as stage performances.
Evidently, the impact of COVID-19 on the performing arts – and the way forward – is expected to be a major talking point.
There will also be an International Panel Discussion, featuring representatives from Kenya, Sweden, Brazil, Denmark, and the USA, on ‘Artistic Citizenship.’
Last but not least, there will be a workshop on the ‘Use of Participative Storytelling in Conflict Resolution and Peace-Building.’
The event is open to the public.
Tickets range from KSHS 500 (early bird) to KSHS 1,000 (regular).
Those wishing to attend may register here.
At the time of publishing this article, it was not possible for us to find much coverage on this important event. Thus, we can also not be sure if participation is possible virtually as well.
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