DRAMATICS NIGHT
(This article is from Mammo's
diary. I chanced upon it luckily and felt it must be a part of
Kala Trams -- Shivaram )
October 19, 2001
Its 2:15 in the morning and I have class @ 8:00 tomorrow. I can't
even bunk coz papers have to be collected. Yet I have to write
this before I go to sleep, because I fear I might not be able to
capture this mood, relive this joy tomorrow.
Tonight, we won dramatics. The second biggest victory in my life
after my class 12 board results. Isn't this why I came to IIT
for? To win kudos in every sphere. Shivram & Satcho excelled,
Phoebe did an excellent job, and Qt, Syd and I won best sets and
props awards. We won! I can't believe it. The hard work paid off!
The day began rather late for me at 10:00 am. I went to class
only to realize that I had got nearly full marks in chemistry. In
the evening, I put the finishing touches to the props etc. was
quite apprehensive about the whole thing. Would the backdrop
stand properly? Would the windmill fall? Would everyone
co-ordinate perfectly? These were questions time would answer.
The hours began to vanish. I reached CLT at 8:15 and put up the
backdrop. Things weren't looking satisfactory… my gut
feeling was that the backdrop would cup.
At 10:00 I was at CLT all dressed up and ready for "the
act." The backdrop cupped!! Gosh! QT, & other junta put
fight to reinforce it. When it stood again I knew it wouldn't
fail me.
The time drew nearer. I was "made up". It was now that
felt like I was actually going to perform. Junta encouraged me.
The sets & props were moved out. The time drew nearer. Then
Ganga finished their play.
The inevitable hiccup marred the beginning of the play. The rest
is history. Every scene was performed to perfection. I enjoyed
doing my bit too. Isn't it a lovely feeling to be surrounded by
lights?
After the magnificent performance, Nithya came up on stage to
announce the results. The judges walked in too. They talked about
observations etc. The guy tried to be funny, and then the lady
took over. I don't have an accurate word to describe the sense of
joy & satisfaction I derived after hearing the results…
but first things first… every result was eagerly awaited
with baited breathe… and every result was followed by an
applause from Alak. We clean swept the whole damn thing. Best
Actor, Second Best Actor, Best Director, Best Music, Best Props
& the Best Play This is the small list of awards we won on
this fateful night. Celebrations erupted even before all the
results had been announced. Everyone knew who would reign…
it was a forgone conclusion.
Pure, unadulterated ecstasy prevailed for the next hour. Hugging,
kissing, bumping, shouting, singing and dancing were the order of
the day. Did James Cameron celebrate this much after winning 13
Oscars? The victory returned home only to be congratulated by
junta who had put up congratulatory IPs already. It was then I
realized that this must be written! And to behold here it is. Its
exactly 3 am now & I better go to crash. Gotta wake up at 8
baby!! Goodbye till next time, when we achieve something equally
spectacular.