EKSU’s 7th Annual Induction: Stage theatre is coming back to life, says Veteran Actor

Adebayo Adenrele


Popular Veteran Actor, Alhaji Olayinka Quadri has said theatre art still remain relevant despite the proliferation of the new media and conventional media.

Olayinka Quadri stated this during the 7th Annual Induction Ceremony of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU).

The Veteran Actor, who spoke through his Media Personnel, Kazeem Adegboyega, at a programme tagged: “Redemption”, said the Programme is a way of welcoming newly admitted students into the department, which is part of the foundational effort to promote theatre art.

In his words, “Theatre is the builder of the nation; in fact, almost all the happenings in the society have been performed on theatre. The theatre has been in existence for many decades, and it has been useful since then up till now. It would impress you to know that the Department of Theatre Arts across the Nation has really impacted in this regards

“In terms of casualties like sicknesses and the rest, the Theater Body has really done a lot to invest in that aspect. In this regards, if there’s anything that has to do with casualties, the Body is responsible for handling such a situation.”

While giving kudos to the Government for support, he said the Theatre and Media Industry need more finance to effect the required growth as a lot are yet to be done.

Speaking with another Popular Actress, Toyosi Adesanya, she said, the programme is part of the efforts geared towards resurfacing Theatre Art.

“I can say that there would be a significant growth in professionalism in the Theatre Industry, increase in stage actors the sky is the beginning for us.

“In the entertainment world, we are bringing the stage back to life and with education to back it up; we are making it in this generation.”

She also enjoined the upcoming artists to remain focused and build more on their potentials, to be proactive, and never cease to practice, as they would become perfect through consistency.