A Brief History of Indian theatre
Contributors/Author: Delhi Theatre Guide (Taken from Jabbar Patel’s film) This video gives an overview on Indian theatre from ancient Sanskrit theatre and folk forms to modern developments like the influence of Parsi theatre, IPTA & other left movements, NSD, regional theatre, avant-garde shows, and the changing notion of space in theatre, especially in context of […]
Management in the Performing Arts: An Empirical Exploration of Organizational Structures in Indian Theatre
Author: Kanika Khurana and Atanu Ghosh Organisational structure is crucial for the success of performing arts organisations, especially in developing countries like India. Survival is a significant challenge, and sustainability is a primary objective. This study of six Indian theatre organisations reveals key factors contributing to their sustainability. The authors first conducted a pilot study […]
Performers as Placemakers: An emerging tradition of theatre practitioners building their own spaces in India
Author: Himanshu Burte This paper is an early exploration into the crisis of space (un)availability for theatre in India and the theatre community’s response to that crisis. The author explores the significance of the emerging paradigms of performance spaces and also investigates what the example of the Koothambalam in Kerala has to offer for Indian […]
Art Education in India
Contributors/Author: Department of Education in Arts & Aesthetics, National Council of Educational Research and Training This report sheds light on the NCERT’s (National Council of Educational Research and Training) vision vis-a-vis the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012) and the UNESCO – Road Map (2006-2010). It outlines the importance of Art as a curricular and compulsory […]
Imagining a National Theatre: The First Drama Seminar Report
This academic essay critically examines the FDSR (First Drama Seminar Report) organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in April 1956
Safety Guidelines for the Live Entertainment and Events Industries
This guide provides information to assist in managing risks associated with working with special effects in live entertainment and events. These safety guidelines will come handy during the planning and delivery of events to assist in identifying hazards, assessing risks and determining appropriate control measures to eliminate and or minimise these risks, so far as reasonably practicable. […]
