PARAI (பறை)

AK Theatre has consistently presented shows that honor and promote  our traditional art forms. Parai, our second production in the Koothu  series following the success of Karagam, aims to offer a glimpse into  the rich world of ethnic folk arts, which are symbols of our deeply  rooted Tamil culture.

Synopsis: Parai  employs musical theatre techniques in the Therukoothu style, capturing  the rustic essence of traditional folklore and percussions. The story  revolves around the bond between a young boy and his pet cow, depicting  their shared moments and the challenges they encounter due to unforeseen  events. It reflects the life of farmers, their struggles, and their  hand-to-mouth existence. The performance includes folk songs about  children’s playtime and sing-along activities.  A life-size puppet  of a cow makes the narrative engaging and relatable for the audience.  Through Mani’s school experiences, the audience will learn how to  overcome negative emotions through puppetry and art forms such as  Thudumbattam, Jikkaattam, Kai silambaattam, Saatai Kuchi Aatam, and Parai. The stories  within the performance not only convey meaningful messages but also  provide a rich experience of traditional folklore through these art  forms.