School of Cinema in Campus: The Green School Bangalore (TGSB), one of India’s first zero waste schools, put up a unique musical extravaganza on their Annual Day today.
While the musical dance drama titled “Three tales with a twist” was set on a fusion of three beloved stories of “Mary Poppins”, “The Wizard of Oz” and “Fiddler on the Roof”, what was unique was the sustainable sets created by the students and faculty of the school.
“The innovative and important idea used by us to lessen the environmental effect of performances is sustainable set design, which makes use of materials like bamboo and repurposed wood. The Broadway production is paving the way for a more sustainable future by adopting eco-friendly techniques. The production is a brilliant example of how creativity and environment consciousness can co-exist peacefully in the performing arts industry,” explains Usha Iyer, Principal and Director, The Green School Bangalore (TGSB).
Directed by Dr Ashley Joseph William, a director of international repute, the musical extravaganza centered around Tevye and his Anatevka-born daughters when they meet Mary Poppins and Dorothy from Kansas by chance. Together, the characters take on the Wicked Witch of the West and aid one another in overcoming obstacles.
School of Cinema in campus:
The highlight of the evening was the launch of nation’s first School of Cinema in the TGSB campus by renowned film maker and national award winner Mr Rajendra Babu Singh.
“Students will be exposed to a multisensory and immersive learning experience that can improve their creativity, critical thinking, and communication abilities when parts of film are incorporated into the progressive curriculum,” explained Ms Iyer.
Earlier, Chief Guest Shri Sharath Bache Gowda, MLA Hosakote, commended the organizers and performers for their exceptional talent and dedication in delivering a memorable experience for the audience. In his address, he emphasized the importance of promoting cultural heritage through innovative artistic expressions. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Punati Shridhar, IFS, Mr. Ajit Acharya, Chairman of VDM India on the Move (NGO), Mr. Pramod Srinivas, Director of NPS-Gunjur & Varthur, and Mr. Pruthvi Banwasi, Educator, Actor, and Entrepreneur.
The sponsors of the event were Manipal Hospital, Prachar Media, SSM Travel Solutions, Hatha Group, Gyan Sindhu, Skoolio, Dhruv Apparels and SLV Tent house.
About The Green School Bangalore (TGSB):
The Green School Bangalore (TGSB) is the only zero energy, zero carbon, and zero-waste school designed from the most organic materials available to support global sustainability in every way and has adopted SDG 2030 by the UN. It’s a school that supports global sustainability in every way. The school focuses on green awareness for students and staff with programs, resources, and events to promote healthier food and nutrition, indoor air quality, and the 3Rs: reducing, reusing, and recycling. A source of green curriculum, TGSB is dedicated, to the “implementation of environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient systems and practices in K-12 schools.
