Dear _________,

With the best of regards and reverence it is to be stated that over the last few years we have seen the
decline in art forms like drama and theater. Nevertheless drama and theater is an integral part of our
culture. Such art performances depict the mental state of the society and provide creative individuals to
show off their talents. Despite of majority of the young population, Pakistan is in dark state. Talents and
skills are stagnating because there are very little opportunities for the youth to express themselves.
Drama is one of the forms of art that can provide an outlet to the frustrations of the Pakistani youth.
Cultural nourishment can play a vital role for the prosperity of our homeland.

At IBA we believe in providing hordes of opportunities to young guns to explore their hidden talents. The
motto of IBA Dramatics Society (IBADS) is to target youth and showcase them as our future. Beyond any
shadow of doubt and ambiguity culturally rich youngsters could serve as strong and firm base for the
nation. To promote drama and theater in Pakistan, IBA Dramatics Society brings to you the IBA INTER
UNIVERSITY DRAMA FESTIVAL. It will be one of the first events of its kind that IBA would be organizing
in anticipation that it would offer a demonstrating podium to the young talented students.

So IBA Dramatics society invites you to attend the first IBA INTER UNIVERSITY DRAMA FESTIVAL. We
have a sanguine hope that your representation be made by the best of your talents.

Regards,

IBA Dramatics Society

Signature:

Patron

Manger:

(For specifics please refer to the next page)

 INTERUNIVERSITY DRAMA FESTIVAL 2011

Event Particulars:

Time Duration: 1hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (Short play concluding with a message)

Operating language: Bi-lingual (Preferably English and Urdu)

Theme: Open theme

Genre: comedy, romance, suspense, drama, social or political awareness etc

Play type: Classic or Original (Preferably)

Location: Karachi

Venue: IBA City Campus (APWA Auditorium)

Tentative date: April 28 - April 30 (three day event)

Judges: (To be announced later for the transparent and fair judgments)

Press and Media coverage: Dawn New and HUM TV (tentative media partners)

Prize and Awards:

1st prize: Rs 50,000

2nd prize: Rs 25,000

3rd Prize: Rs 10,000

How can you participate?

 Prepare a play script of 1 to 1.30 hours

 Send it to us to be checked and approved latest by Jan14 (Suitable date?).
 Send a video audition or clip of your performance or teaser of what you are bringing to the table.
(One per university)
 You will be informed if your team has been selected to present their play in our festival, within two
weeks.
 All teams that send a short teaser will be awarded Certificates of Participation.

Important Note:

Please refrain from using explicit or vulgar expressions or words with vulgar connotations. Our event is
aimed at promoting the image of Pakistan as a cultural powerhouse and this idea should be kept in
mind. Any script that goes against this idea will be dismissed immediately without any notice.