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Despite bombs, "Chicago" shines in Pakistan
By Sahar Ahmed
KARACHI (Reuters) - Braving a spate of bombings targeting the arts, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are shimmying on stage in a Pakistani production of "Chicago," a rare foray into Broadway-style theater in this conservative Muslim nation.
The play, a satire on corruption and celebrity set in 1920s free-wheeling Chicago, is being put on by Pakistani human rights lawyer turned director Nida Butt, who also helped choreograph the dance sequences which, like the original production, feature the actresses in short, revealing dresses.
"You are scared but you cannot stop doing what you love," Nida Butt told Reuters.
"I'm thinking about my art, my work and my passion along with the 200 people standing behind me," said the 27-year-old who studied law in Britain, referring to her cast and crew.
Pakistan, locked in a longstanding battle with al Qaeda and Taliban Muslim militants, has seen a wave of attacks targeting artistic and cultural venues in recent months.
In January, six small explosions went off outside theatres in Lahore, Pakistan's cultural center, wounding at least five people. These follow three small blasts that went off outside another cultural center in the same city in November.
There was no claim of responsibility.
The majority of Pakistan's 160 million people are moderates, but some hardliners, like the Taliban, oppose all music, film, and television. "Chicago" is likely to raise the militant's ire as it features drunkenness, murder and dancing.
Although Butt did not get any direct threats, the blasts did force her to postpone opening night from December to January.
And she is determined that the show must go on.
"At the end of the day it's bread and butter for many and giving up the project for fear just doesn't seem worth it," explained Butt, who caught the theater bug when she acted in a play in Karachi while working as a lawyer.
She said she as not looking for a confrontation with the militants, but would stand her ground if threatened, taking strength from other liberals whose numbers she believed were on the increase in Pakistan.
"They are trying to disrupt your life and trying to take control and dominate through fear and power," she said of the militants.
"Through your daily existence, and through what you love doing, you inevitably fight back against those who are trying to stop exactly that."
"I know there are people like me who exist out there, who think the way I do, and together by doing what we love, we can make a positive contribution toward society," she added.
(Editing by Robert Birsel and Miral Fahmy)
http://www.reuters.com/article/Art/idUSTRE51B59H20090212
KARACHI (Reuters) - Braving a spate of bombings targeting the arts, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are shimmying on stage in a Pakistani production of "Chicago," a rare foray into Broadway-style theater in this conservative Muslim nation.
The play, a satire on corruption and celebrity set in 1920s free-wheeling Chicago, is being put on by Pakistani human rights lawyer turned director Nida Butt, who also helped choreograph the dance sequences which, like the original production, feature the actresses in short, revealing dresses.
"You are scared but you cannot stop doing what you love," Nida Butt told Reuters.
"I'm thinking about my art, my work and my passion along with the 200 people standing behind me," said the 27-year-old who studied law in Britain, referring to her cast and crew.
Pakistan, locked in a longstanding battle with al Qaeda and Taliban Muslim militants, has seen a wave of attacks targeting artistic and cultural venues in recent months.
In January, six small explosions went off outside theatres in Lahore, Pakistan's cultural center, wounding at least five people. These follow three small blasts that went off outside another cultural center in the same city in November.
There was no claim of responsibility.
The majority of Pakistan's 160 million people are moderates, but some hardliners, like the Taliban, oppose all music, film, and television. "Chicago" is likely to raise the militant's ire as it features drunkenness, murder and dancing.
Although Butt did not get any direct threats, the blasts did force her to postpone opening night from December to January.
And she is determined that the show must go on.
"At the end of the day it's bread and butter for many and giving up the project for fear just doesn't seem worth it," explained Butt, who caught the theater bug when she acted in a play in Karachi while working as a lawyer.
She said she as not looking for a confrontation with the militants, but would stand her ground if threatened, taking strength from other liberals whose numbers she believed were on the increase in Pakistan.
"They are trying to disrupt your life and trying to take control and dominate through fear and power," she said of the militants.
"Through your daily existence, and through what you love doing, you inevitably fight back against those who are trying to stop exactly that."
"I know there are people like me who exist out there, who think the way I do, and together by doing what we love, we can make a positive contribution toward society," she added.
(Editing by Robert Birsel and Miral Fahmy)
http://www.reuters.com/article/Art/idUSTRE51B59H20090212
My Armor
You taught me to swim,
So that I don’t drown,
You made me bridges,
So that I can cross,
You protected me,
When I was fragile,
You showed me the way,
When I was lost,
You fought for me,
When I was attacked,
You taught me how to fight,
When I was weak,
You taught me everything,
You are my Inspiration,
Yes this is he,
My Teacher,
My Armor,
My savior,
My mentor,
My DAD.
By R@X@
So that I don’t drown,
You made me bridges,
So that I can cross,
You protected me,
When I was fragile,
You showed me the way,
When I was lost,
You fought for me,
When I was attacked,
You taught me how to fight,
When I was weak,
You taught me everything,
You are my Inspiration,
Yes this is he,
My Teacher,
My Armor,
My savior,
My mentor,
My DAD.
By R@X@
LIGHT IN DARKNESS!!!!
When sun goes down,
And darkness consumes you,
When it rains,
And you are about to drown,
When you need help,
And all hands are withdrawn,
When you feel gloomy,
And all hope is lost,
Holding my hand tight,
Beaming light in darkness,
Pulling me up,
Not letting me drown,
Helping me,
Giving me hope,
Ambition to drive,
Yes this is she,
My life,
My strength,
My light,
My hope,
My MOM.
By R@X@
Voice Of A Bum!!!
Is it the heat or boredom....
Drinking coffee that effects like rum....
Lying here and there with nowhere to run....
Gazing at the stars till my eyes become num....
What am I looking for a nun or a gun......
Idle as a stone still wondering where to run...
Sitting on my bun....
Avoiding the sun....
I say get up get up now...
Go out and face the sun...
Enjoy life have some fun...
It’s stupid to take a u-turn...
Move forward face the world...
Keep going Until u have won...
By R@X@
Patience Lesson
I thought Anger was my Right,
Even a feather touching me wrongly would stir up a fire not many can ignite,
Then came 2008,
Taught me a lesson,
not many taught right,
It started with 4 hours of No Light,
My Anger and other emotions were in their full might,
I screamed, cried yet there was No Light,
Few days later I thought those were the days with only 4 hours of No Light,
As 6 hours of No Light made me angry but not with full might,
As the hope of light after 6 hours kept me bright,
Then Came the time with 4 hours of Light,
I danced and rejoiced when it came,
Sat still with no emotions when it went,
Love you WAPDA you taught me Anger is not right,
Now I am asking you nicely please please give me some Light,
Enough of these patience lessons,
Will only open one AC only at Night,
But please please give me some Light,
I wrote this on my cell as there was no light,
I know its Blabber but you know its right,
WAPDA I beg you please give me some Light. 
By R@X@
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