CNC launches Ebo Whyte Student Drama Competition

 The Centre for National Culture (CNC), Accra, has launched this year’s edition of the CNCs Ebo Whyte Student Drama Competi­tion at Accra Academy in Accra.

OrganiSed by the CNC in partner­ship with Roverman Productions, seven schools were to appear on day one of the zonal competition but four turned up with the others expected to join along the line.

The schools included Accra Acad­emy, Accra Girls Senior High School, Kaneshie Technical Senior High and Ebenezer Senior High Schools all in zone one.

Following a completion of the five zonal competition, emerging finalists from each zone would con­verge at the National Theatre for the grand finale competition next month.

In an address, the Acting Regional Director for CNC, Mr Eric Ohene- Larbi, said the competition offers a unique opportunity for our young actors and actresses to learn, grow and shine.

He said the competition was a platform where participants were challenge to be bold, to express themselves, and to strive for excel­lence in the performing arts.

He said “Theatre Arts play a vital role in society and it allows us to tell stories, explore our identities, share our cultures and preserve memories.”

According to him, the mission of the CNC through this initiative is to nurture creative talents, build con­fidence and inspire critical thinking.

Mr Ohene- Larbi acknowledged the unwavering support of Rover­man Production and the Playwright Uncle Ebo Whyte who have stood firmly by the centre since the con­cept of the competition was rolled out.

Mr Ohene Larbi urged benevolent organisations, individuals and major stakeholders who have the art of drama at heart to support the CNC to enable it promote Ghanaian culture and deepen our cultural heritage.

A student from Accra Academy, Master Daniel Mensah commended the organisers of the programme and urged authorities to sustain it to harness more talents for the entertainment industry.

 BY SPECTATOR REPORTER