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The National Theatre Company was, as its name suggests, a State-funded theatre company in Papua New Guinea. It was directed by William Takaku〔("Warriors in Transit: Theatre in Papua New Guinea" ), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 18 October 2000〕 and administed by the government's National Cultural Commission.〔(National Cultural Commission ), Papua New Guinean Treasury website〕 Its ambitious aim, as described by UNESCO, was "to create a Papua New Guinea cultural identity, mainly through dance and drama".〔("Papua New Guinea" ), UNESCO, 1980〕 The Company toured the country and staged plays in remote rural areas.〔("Warriors in Transit: Theatre in Papua New Guinea" ), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 18 October 2000〕 While stopping in a village for an open-air performance, it would also hold theatrical workshops, to assist local theatre groups, and learn dances and legends from elderly villagers. A number of performances were "based on local folklore, music () dance".〔("Papua New Guinea: Cultural Development" ), UNESCO, 1984〕 Its plays, set both in rural and in urban areas, explored environmental themes as well as problems related to life in the city. Performances were "liberally laced with music, dancing and comedy", but aimed to address serious issues.〔("Warriors in Transit: Theatre in Papua New Guinea" ), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 18 October 2000〕 Plays were produced in the English language and in Tok Pisin.〔("Papua New Guinea" ), UNESCO, 1980〕 According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the Company eventually "f() into a state of disarray as a result of inadequate funding".〔("Warriors in Transit: Theatre in Papua New Guinea" ), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 18 October 2000〕 ==See also== * Wan Smolbag, a similar theatre company in Vanuatu 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Theatre Company (Papua New Guinea)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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