The NAMAH (New Academy of Music, Arts and Hindi) Society in association with the
Directorate of Art and Culture (Goa) and Bennet & Bernard
Gastronomy-Hospitality Pvt Ltd, will present musical play ‘Eric the Ark’,
written, scripted and composed by Martin Emslie at Kala Academy DMK hall on
October 31 at 7pm.
UK-based musician,
composer, conductor and examiner and a sought-after freelance church organist
and choir director Emslie has written the play portraying the theme of
obedience, faith and togetherness, the story of Noah and the great flood is
Glorious and Immortal.
‘Erick the Ark’ is
extravagant and non-viable as the Hollywood blockbuster versions of the story
but is meant to be portrayed with fun as well as morality.It carries the basic
moral message “The good will be saved and the evil will be punished”.
When writing this
play, Emslie included a plethora of different genres of music throughout the
play, guaranteed to leave audience absolutely enthralled as their journey
through the act along with Noah and his family.
“A few years ago, I
wrote the music for a musical,‘Mrs Noah and the flood’, for a small troupe of
professional actors to perform in schools; it received good reviews but many
schools could not afford to put on the piece. ‘Eric the Ark’ uses some of the
tunes from that version but it is now expanded and rewritten so that groups can
perform it themselves.” said Emslie.
Speaking about the
play, he said that the story of the flood is timeless and features in all the
Abrahamic religions such as Islam, Judaism and Christianity, being a highly
moral story of good succeeding over evil. “It carries the message that the
story of Noah and the Ark is still relevant today, largely because it explores
the spectrum of life’s experiences that upholds the benefits of simplicity,
hard work and purpose in life,”said Emslie and informed that it is an exciting
mix of prose and music with songs and dance to enhance the flavour of
integrating various media.
“We have tapped the
local talent thereby giving them the platform to showcase their musical skills
through this musical play.” Emslie added.
Registration
is open at www.namahgoa.com and passes will also available at the venue.
