26th July 2024 The preparation for the college annual play commenced on May 24th by inviting students for the audition of the play cast which spanned between 24th May to 29th May, and by inviting volunteers for the various departments that worked for the play. The notification for the same was sent to classes by WhatsApp messages containing a google form and by circulating a physical poster in the class room and the college building. The invitation attracted over 30 participants for the audition and 75 student volunteers for the departments of Production, Marketing and Makeup and costumes. The auditions were undertaken by Mr. Geo, Mr. Bhaskar, Ms. Aishwarya and Mr. Thomas Alexandar.

Meanwhile, after having shortlisted on the cast based on the auditions, the play practice commenced on June 03rd onwards with the timings between 1.30 to 4.30 PM during weekdays and between 9.00 AM to 12.00 PM on Saturdays. In addition, the poster was also designed which was unveiled in the college quadrangle on 28th June by the Director, Fr. Jerald D Souza SJ.

After having prepared the budged as per the departments and having obtained Fr. Directors approval, the proceeding weeks witnessed tremendous works of intensive practice sessions animated by Mr. Thomas Alexandar in acting and other specific workshops by Mr. Bhaskar intermittently. The Production, Marketing, and Costumes departments parallelly, headed by the respective faculty in-charges (Ms. Blessy, Mr. Ashish and Ms Aishwarya) determined their designs, prints of posters, and costumes respectively and worked for the implementation of the same under the given deadline.

In the following weeks (from 15nd July onwards) the Marketing department designed the posters, tickets, Banners and sent physical invites to the BJES institutions in person, by distributing posters and giving invitation letters. The Jesuit communities attached to the institutions were also given separate invitation. The dance team in their turn supported by the cultural committee and animated by Ms Ayman, worked on the apt song and depiction of the same during the tenure.

Having sold out the entire lot of passes, and with the demand for passes still persisting the Final day of the staging of play was house full (450 viewers) with immense response and appreciation from the students and others alike. On 26th July, the play commenced at 6.00 PM, which was graced by the chief guest, Mr. Mitra; film and theatre artist, the rector of BJES, Fr. Daniel Fernandes SJ, Director of SJCL; Fr. Jerald D Souza SJ, the Principal; Dr. Pauline Priya and the Vice principal Ms. Shobha Hegde. The play commenced by auspicious lighting of the lamp, and Inaugural dance by the cultural committee. The persistent effort and the commitment of the play teams bore fruit in the marvellous, flawless and coordinated display of talent during the one and a half hour staging of the play which seamlessly unravelled the message and medium that was continuously improved, over two months of consistent efforts. The play team members were formally thanked by inviting. The play drew applause and appreciation of the chief guest who remarked that the play was in “no way less than the theatre performance by the professional as staged in Ranga Shakara” and applauded the efforts of the law college in encouraging the art of theatre. Fr. Daniel speaking on the occasion congratulated all the participants and the play team for their efforts and Fr. Jerald highlighted the importance of the message of the play in bringing to fore the judicial system and its imperfection in delivering justice.

Soon after the play the audience were served with tasty food arranged by Mr. Sudeep and team, which was also remarkable for its taste as audience commented.