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The Form of Total Theatre Aesthetics in AbdulRasheed Abiodun Adeoye's Selected Works - Oludolapo Ojediran

Introduction

Ngugi (1972, pp. 44-5) says that:

The African writer was in danger of becoming too fascinated by the yesterday of his people, and forgetting the present. Involved as he was in correcting his disgured past, he forgot that his society was no longer peasant,with ownership of means of production, with communal celebration of joy and victory, communal sharing of sorrow and bereavement; emergent elitist middle-class and the masses were developing, their seeds being in the colonial pattern of social and economic development. And when he woke up to his task he was not a little surprised that events in post-independence African could take the turn they had taken.

As one of the foremost African writers, Ngugi (1972) observes that most writers rarely concentrate on what is happening in the present society, which makes most of them to be historical writers, orators or poets. Adeoye negates this observation as he writes to bring out the ills of his society which makes him a satirist. Presenting in his plays, Adeoye talks about the societal ills and their repercussions on the Nigerian society as a whole. Adeoye, as a writer discusses the menace of prostitution, embezzlement, unnecessary quest for wealth, gangsterism, politics and the 21st Century politics in Nigerian, which has caused more havoc than good. Adeoye (2012, p. 52) observes that:

The common conclusion is that African theatre is a total theatre experiment. However, how a director makes use of the total theatre experiment is what is important. Total theatre is "usually a production style that makes free use of all the many resources of the stage and theatre in general: drama, music, dance, song, film, slide projection, advanced technological effects, etc".

Oikelome (2014, p. 266) stresses that the strength of total theatre performance derives from the fullness and the expressive coherence of each unit to bring into the artistic pool its unique structural, semiotic and aesthetic qualities. Total theatre as a form of performance, includes all or most of the theatrical elements, such as, music, dance, song, spectacle, special effects and other things. All these are what add the required aesthetics to the works of the African writer who intends to mix orality with the written form in order to get to the psyche of the intended audiences. Writers like Ziky Kofoworola, Ayo Akinwale, J. P. Clark, Femi Osofisan, Ahmed Yerima, Zulu Sofola, Irene Salami-Agunloye and many others, have successfully used the total theatre style; AbdulRasheed Adeoye is not an alien to it as well. Adeoye as an advocate of total theatre style of performance, who makes use of such elements as an avenue of communication, information and education rather than considering its aesthetical value alone. Akinsipe (2008, p.76) opines that African art

is the fusion of music, dance, drama and other related arts. Indeed these elements are so interwoven in the traditional performing arts, that the absence of one renders the whole performance incomplete and in most cases, unacceptable to the people.

However, while this new form of total theatre encompasses different theatrical elements, which also comprises the fusion of music, dance and drama, it is also seen as a social and artistic medium of communication, which helps to pass across social, cultural and religious messages with the use of artistic spectacles and expressions.

Synopses of both Plays

The Killers (A Social Drama)

Adeoye presents Wazobia country that is full of corruption, struggle, disorderliness and social injustice. He showcases different ethnic groups and their fight for supremacy at the beginning of the play, the student union outburst to a corrupt system, the disloyalty and dishonesty of workers in Wazobia Merit International and "the killers" in everyone who seems sane in the society. Ironically, all these characters are the representation of different people in the Nigerian society. However, with this crafed satirical work of art, the playwright is able to call the attention of everyone in order to correct the ills.

The Smart Game (A Neo-alienation Script)

This is a satirical play that discusses issues such as laziness, poverty, bribery, corruption, prostitution and HIV menace. Despite the fact that Oloriebi is hard working, his family lives in poverty which is the genesis of their disarray. Oloriebi's wife, Ebun, is influenced by her friend Nike, who uses her as a bait in order to get material things. Unknowingly, Ebun falls into Chief Olowolayemo's tricks by becoming his mistress. While Ebun destroys her home due to greed and quest for material wealth and was later arrested for killing Chief Olowolayemo, who gives her a portion to kill her husband, Nike becomes HIV positive, regrets all her shortcomings but the deeds have been done. Adeoye presents this play as a melodramatic piece in a way whereby the good is rewarded and the bad is punished.

Accessing Grants for Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

 1.0 Introduction 

The University has approved a Research Agenda for the period 2013-2017. Colleges, Faculties and Departments are required to implement their research themes as diligently as possible. They are also to disseminate their findings both locally and internationally as part of the effort to give exposure to the University’s activities. Given the resource constraints of Colleges, Faculties and Departments, the present situation where individuals apply to the University for financial support (and in a few cases logistical support) to travel outside the country for conferences/workshops/seminars would continue. 

The University has tasked the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) to take oversight responsibility of the Research and Conferences Committee. The Management Committee of DRIC is established and functioning. It will replace the present university-wide Research and Conferences Committee. DRIC would be given seed capital to begin its activities and will, therefore, be expected to provide financial support to senior members whose (a) research proposals have been reviewed and approved; and (b) research papers have been accepted for presentation at conferences. 

While the University is prepared to support research activities and participation at conferences, all senior members are encouraged to strive individually and collectively (e.g. in research groups) to source funding, both locally and externally, for these all-important activities. We need to recognize that Central Administration is not sufficiently endowed as yet to meet all the demands of the large number of applicants seeking to participate in conferences/workshops abroad. 

2.0 Guidelines

 The following issues would be taken into consideration in assessing applications for support to travel for conferences/workshops/seminars: 

Applicants for travel support should be full-time senior members of UCC. For the avoidance of doubt, part-time senior members and senior members on sabbatical leave from other universities do not qualify. 

Priority will be given to conference papers that address the respective Faculty Research Agenda as embodied in the University Research Agenda. 

  1.  Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor subject to assessment and recommendation of the Head of Department (HOD), the Dean of the Faculty/School, the Provost of Colleges and DRIC. The HOD, Dean and Provost should specify what the Department, Faculty/School or College (and the applicant, if possible) can contribute towards financing the attendance of the conference/workshop/seminar. Where necessary, the Dean or Provost may request vetting of the paper by the Faculty/School/College Research Committee. 
  2. Applicants are to fill and attach the Travel Request Form (attached to this guideline) to their application to the HOD. 
  3. Prior presentation of the paper at a College, Faculty/School or Departmental seminar will also be required. 
  4. Applicants intending to attend conferences/workshops/seminars should indicate the following if the paper is co-authored: 
    1. Applicant’s contribution in the preparation of the paper to be presented.

    2. Applicant’s role in the seminar/conference/workshop that he/she intends to attend. Support would be given to only the lead person going to present the paper or a co-author agreed upon by all contributors to the paper. Where agreement cannot be reached by the parties, the Provost, in consultation with the Dean may decide on who attends the conference based on level of contribution to the paper, seniority, prior travel record and contribution to the Department’s IGF or any other criteria approved by the Academic Board. 

  5. There will be no support for poster presenters, jurors/judges in debates or chairpersons of sessions. However, the Vice-Chancellor may grant such request based on the nature of the conference. 
  6.  Six months after conference/workshop/seminar attendance in which support was received from the University, evidence of publication of the paper will be requested by DRIC. At any rate, such evidence must be available before the senior member can apply for the next support. 
  7.  Full support (air-ticket, accommodation, per diem) to be provided by the University to attend an international conference can only be received once every two years. Where only part-support (air-ticket) is given, the duration for another application is one year. 
  8.  For conferences, seminars and workshops organized in Ghana, applicants should seek support from the Departments and/or Faculty/College. Central Administration will provide support only in exceptional cases (to be justified). 
  9.  All local travels can be approved by the HOD, the Dean or Provost. 
  10.  All foreign trips are to be approved by Vice-Chancellor. 
  11.  To qualify for support of any kind, one should have a good track record of participation in general University as well as College/Faculty/Departmental seminars and conferences. DRIC will maintain a ranking system of staff indicating publications in high impact journals. Active participation in national policy dialogues and technical reports that influence local/national development are additional criteria for the staff ranking. 
  12.  Priority will be given to senior members who have made substantial contributions to the University’s internally generated fund (IGF) through projects and participation in sandwich programmes or any other activity that brings in or saves funds for the University. 
  13.  Departments/Faculties/Schools/Colleges will maintain a register of support indicating attendance at conferences, workshops, seminars and papers presented. 
  14.  Subject to the availability of funds, the following cost-sharing arrangement will guide all requests for funding: 
    1.  UCC Central Administration will provide passage - air tickets - to applicants. 
    2.  Conference fee and per diem will be the responsibility of the Department, Faculty or School or College. Per diem covers accommodation charges.
    3. Visa fee and local transport as well as publication of paper costs, where applicable, will be borne by the applicant. 
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Part One

Part One:

Discourses on AbdulRasheed Adeoye's Dramaturgy and Theatre

Industry and Innovation Unit

Background

The third (2018-2022) Strategic Plan of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), identifies the need to “strengthen research capacity and output to position UCC as centre of academic excellence” as its fifth Key Thrust. The Plan sets out to “develop an agenda for engaging industry, policymakers and other potential users of research output and expertise of the University” as the sixth Key Action. These provisions underscore the establishment of the UCC’s Industry and Innovation Unit (IIU) which is situated in the organisational structure of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC); organisation of the maiden interaction with industry players on pathways to strengthen their engagement to proffer solutions to local and global challenges; and institution of annual university-wide innovation fair with the intent of displaying innovations undertaken by both industry players and academics.  

Mandate

The mandate of IIU is to enhance the actualisation of the community service obligation of faculty in the University of Cape Coast through the institutionalisation of a structured mode of engagement with industry players, social laboratories and policy makers.

Functions  

  1. Promote adherence to the tenets of the University of Cape Coast’s Intellectual Property Policy;
  2. Showcase research output of staff of the University of Cape Coast;
  3. Develop mechanisms for tracking and measuring outcomes and impact of the University’s engagement with industry, social laboratories and policy makers;
  4. Define modalities for commercialising research output;
  5. Keep a comprehensive and up-to-date online database on all industries that have collaborated with the various Faculties/Schools/Departments/Centres and Units in the University;
  6. Organise annual innovation fair and interaction session with industry players and policy makers;
  7. Promote the development, modes of engagement and sustainability of workings in social laboratories; and
  8. Develop strategies to ensure the use of research findings.
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Contact

The Director

Industry and Innovation Unit

Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy

University of Cape Coast Post Office

UCC, Cape Coast, Ghana

 

Telephone: 03321-33172 / 0245-890114

Email: dric@ucc.edu.gh 

24 May, 2019

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) and the University Management wish to announce the fourth call for applications for Best Researcher Awards (BRAs) for the 2018 – 2019 academic year.

The call is part of measures to realise the University’s agenda of global visibility, international competitiveness and social impact. The BRAs are awarded to exceptional scientists and scholars for their outstanding achievements in the field of research. 

Faculty members are encouraged to complete the soft versions of the application form and submit same (with evidence) by mail to DRIC (dric@ucc.edu.gh) not later than the deadline (Sunday, 9th June 2019 for all applications). Submissions received after the deadline will not be processed.  

Application forms for the Research Support Grants (RSGs) for the 2018 – 2019 academic year is available here    

For further information about the calls, please contact 024-9483014/020-3915027.

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24 May, 2019

The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) and the University Management wish to announce the fourth call for proposals for Research Support Grants (RSGs) for the 2018 – 2019 academic year.

The call is part of measures to realise the University’s agenda of global visibility, international competitiveness and social impact. The RSGs aims to encourage researchers to conduct high-quality research of national and international importance.

Faculty members are encouraged to complete the soft versions of the application form and submit same (with evidence) by mail to DRIC (dric@ucc.edu.gh) not later than the deadline (Sunday, 9th June 2019 for all applications). Submissions received after the deadline will not be processed.  

Application forms for the Research Support Grants (RSGs) for the 2018 – 2019 academic year is available here    

For further information about the calls, please contact 024-9483014/020-3915027.

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