Playwriting

Summary The Nigerian Theatre Milieu Is Trapped In A Cobweb Of Strangulating Strings. Little Wonder Therefore That Its Growth Has Been Impaired Over The Years.. The Numerous Multi-Tribal Thrusts In Nigeria Disallow The Full Growth And Development Of Theatre Forms And Trends. . The University And Other Degree-Awarding Institutions Engaged In Theatre Studies Have Not Carved Out Uniquely Distinguishing Styles That Can Be Said To Be Theirs. . The Nigerian Theatre Makers Themselves Are Not Style-Driven And Technique-Creating. An Ideal Repertory Of Form Can Hardly Be Identified With Them In A Sustainable Manner. . The National Theatre Set Up As A Symbol Of The Nation'S Cultural Pride Now Stands As A Totem For The Nation'S Creative Shame; . The State-Owned Cultural Centre Boards Are Devoid Of Objectives In Focused Cultural Promotions. Many Graduates Of The Arts-Prefer Other Creative Businesses. A Few Die-Hards Are Bedeviled By Frustrating Dilemmas As Businessmen Refuse To Patronise Theatre Because They Consider It A Wasteful Venture While International Agencies Shun It Because Of Its Profit-Making Outlook.