Faced with an uncertain future in view of the prevailing Covid-19 in the state, 30 out of 35 mobiletheatregroups have decided not to stage plays for another year despite the Health departments nod to begin rehearsals.
Four theatre groups registered under the association Abahan, Itihax, Bhagyadebi and Nayantora, and one theatre group outside the association Udayan have decided to take a chance, Banking on the government allowing fully vaccinated people to attend the shows.
Usually, the pre-production work of mobile theatre groups begin in May and June. Rehearsals of the plays start in July and the groups finally go for shows from September and the journey ends in April next year.
The budget of a mobile theatre group for a year ranges from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 3 crore.