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Theatre Age was registered in
1994 with the Chandigarh Administration. Theatre Age was
started with a vision of a better future for the under
privileged and has successfully transformed the lives of
many rag-pickers, shoe polishers, and labourers. Through
the unique medium of theatre and acting, Zulfiqar Khan
aims to lead the children onto a path of self discovery.
Felicitated as the best creative artiste in 1994, by the
Chandigarh Administration, Zulfiqar Khan has directed more
than a dozen plays with slum children. Along with theatre,
mime and play acting workshops, Theatre Age also conducts
educational workshops for children.
Various children, after association with Theatre Age, have
completed their basic primary education. Theatre Age also
provides vocational training for them. All the workshops
are conducted at the Government Senior Secondary School,
Sector-24, Chandigarh.
VISION
To transform the lives of street children who are a
neglected section of the society, into a self sufficient
individuals. We dream of converting them into contributors
to the society rather than be seekers of benefits.
OBJECTIVES
To develop a residential shelter where the street children
can not only stay but also learn the academics, spots,
vocational courses, moral science, personality
development, cultural activities etc., which will develop
them into complete personalities useful to the society. |
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