Indian Drama In Retrospect

Indian Drama in Retrospect offers a sweeping survey of theatre in most of the States of India, presented by front-ranking figures in the early phase of post-independence theatre. The contributors capture for us the discourse of the day pertaining to theatre in their regions and langauges, which is further underscored by the discussions which follow the papers. There are twenty-one papers here representing as many Status of India, offering a fund of authentic information on the practice of theatre in each linguistic region. Besides, there are twelve papers focused on special topic such as amateur theatre, children's theatre, actors' training,and theatre architecture. Besides students of theatre, this book will be of much value to scholars investigating the history of the performing arts in modern India, those studying arts policy and patronage, and those with a special interest in the relatinship of the arts and the State.
About Author :
Jayant Kastuar is Secretary of Sangeet Natak Akademi. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, he obtained a Master's degree in history from the University of Delhi in 1978. He is an exponent of Kathak dance and has studied the art under Pandit Durgalal among other masters. Apart from visualizing, planing and steering important projects in the fields of dance, music, theatre and puppetry, he is known for his work in stage design and for his choreographic presentations.
Contents :
Introduction Welcome Address Sanskrit Drama and Performance Assamese Theatre Manipuri Drama and Theatre Bengali Drama and Theatre The Plays of Tagore The Professional Theatre in Bengal The Growth of Oriya Drama and Theatre Drama and Theatre in Orissa Hindi Drama Hindi Folk Drama Punjabi Drama and Theatre: Some Trends and Experiences Urdu Drama Bhavai: The Gujarati Folk Drama A Hundred Years of Gujarati Drama and Theatre Marathi Theatre Kannada Drama and Theatre The Professional Theatre in the Western Region Malayalam Drama and Theatre The Growth of Drama in Tamil Nadu Telugu Drama and Stage Kuchipudi Bhagavatam: The Dance-Drama of Andhra Pradesh Indian Theatre in the Context of the World Theatre Traditional and New Drama Amateur Theatre in India Problems of Amateur Theatre:I Problems of Amateur Theatre: II Production Suited to Indian Conditions The Training of the Actor Theatre Architecture and Stage Setting Production of Operas Nritt and Nritya Varieties in India Children's Theatre: I Children's Theatre: II Recommendatiosn of the Drama Seminar Contributors