English Department, Baptist College Kohima, including its Sechü Campus held a drama competition under the caption “Learning through Performance” on 29th March 2025 at Rivenburgs Memorial Hall showcasing the students’ understanding and interpretation of dramatic texts, as well as their creative and performance skills. A diverse range of plays and excerpts were presented, reflecting the wide range of material covered from the 2nd, 4th and 6th semester, English Major curriculum.
The programme which was chaired by Ms. Süvilü, Assistant Professor, English department began with a prayer by Ms. Huqheli Zhimo, Asst Finance Secretary, Baptist College Fellowship from B.A 6th Semester. Remarking on the event, the Head of Department, Dr. Tsenbeni stated that like other genres of literature, drama efficiently represents political, social and many other issues related to human experience and human nature. Drama is best studied through performance. She commented how for want of time, many a time dramas prescribed in the syllabus and mostly read as texts and not performed. She remarked that the event was an attempt to help students learn drama through performance.
The dramas performed were Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus by B.A 2nd Semester students, William Congreve’s The Way of the World by B.A 4th Semester students, Eugéne Ionesco’s Rhinoceros by B.A 6th semester students and Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House Sechü campus students. The first and second position was secured by the B.A 6th Semester and B.A 2nd semester students respectively.
The judges were Assistant Professors Dr. Sentinaro, Dr. Ghunato Neho, Ms. Vesatolü, Ms. Wondanglo Tsopoe from the Department of English and Mr. Asilie Rurhia, Asst. Professor and HoD, Department of History. Dr. Sentinaro apprised the students on the judging criteria and insightful feedback on the performances was provided by Mr. Asilie Rürhia.
The event provided a platform for students to display their skills and deepen their understanding of literary texts through performance. The plays explored various social and cultural themes, encouraging critical thinking.
DRAMA COMP PROG