RADIO DRAMA FROM AN ACTORS VIEW
A
SHIFT IN MINDSET
''It
is has been a really good experience these couple of days, just been involved in
this radio drama an initiative of our development partner Media Development
Initiative.
''I
learned quite a lot, coming from a background of Communication but in the field
of engineering (Communications in the technical sense).''
George Mageto (left) with young Beverlyn Divaki and Rona Aigilo putting their voice on the play ''Grace''.
''I'm
thankful that I have been asked to put couple of voices to the scripts written
by our talented writers from West New Britain.''
''The
issues that were covered in the scripts, highlighted all the things that are
happening right now. The very issues, we face day in day out. From child abuse,
alcohol abuse, arm holdups, gender-based violence, and many more.''
''About
time we start talking about them, and the approach the writers are talking about
speaks a lot. For some of these issues, although it is wrong our society has accepted them as normal, some are taboo, but I feel that it is important we talk
about it. And what a better way to start sparking conversations by using radio drama. It highlights the core everyday life of our society we live in.’’
''I
would like to see this type of program continue, the approach taken by MDI and
NBC is really good and this speaks for more collaboration. People listen to radio here
in West New Britain, it is the only medium that cuts through the rugged terrain of
this province and can be reached at any one time at once. Our people relate to
this type of stories, because it mentions them, the place, and the struggle
they go through every day. And to add on it, it is in Tok Pisin and is easily
understood''.
''I played three to four characters and I must admit that I'm seeing things differently now, especially with the key messaging. A lot us hear or read about all these key messages but it doesn't sink in. Until I started using it in the dialogue that it started speaking to me.''
Young Bryan Sabuin having his voice recorded on one of the scripts.
''One
good example is 'Lydia', it tells the story of a young girl who just finished year
10 and has been selected to go to a National High School, and her parents,
however, opted for the boy child who completed his year 12 but didn't get any
placing from a tertiary institution to be sponsored to a private institution.
Her parent's decision was for her to stay at home and look after the house. I
played the role of a Teacher in that story. I see this happening in our province,
and boy child/kids are preferred more than girls. This particular drama will
hold those parents responsible and will have an impact on the listeners. I'm
picturing a lot of guilty parents now.''
''There
are a lot of issues to write about and having this program is a good start for
the writers and youths of Kimbe.''
''I
see a mind shift change among many people today, I am one of them, and I'm glad
to see that I'm more open to the many issues now than before.''
''Radio
Drama is a very powerful tool, imagine if the entire province is covered and
the program is aired on Primetime – People will not only love the show but they
will be entertained, educated and will understand developments through this
type of programming and will change their way of thinking as well.''
END!!
George Mageto, hails from Ward 3 of
Talasea District and is a Communications Engineer, A graduate from the
University of Technology, Lae, and is the Coordinator, Talasea District
Communications ICT Department. George is a member of the drama program that was
piloted in Talasea District and played few roles in the drama. The programs are
currently been aired on NBCWNB.
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