Dramatic Intelligence workshop for children

Script Peoples Theatre is conducting a Dramatic Intelligence workshop for children in the age group of 5-8 years and 9-14 years. The 7 day theatre workshop is designed to provide a basic overview of theatre and a first solid footing into the world of theatre. It is focused at developing leadership skills and enhancing creative expression. The workshop culminates with a 7-10 minute theatre presentation. The workshop will be conducted from 20 – 26 September at Navarasa, #1016, 2nd Floor, 80 Feet Road, 1st Block, Koramangala, Bangalore. More details can be had here.

To register mail theatreineducation@gmail.com

Theatre In Education workshop for trainers and teachers

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein

Using theatre as an educational tool for academia and community, the teachers training workshop is an ideal platform to assist educators seeking knowledge of theatre elements that could be applied in teaching core subjects using imagination. The training programme is designed to increase knowledge base, develop skills, promote age-specific learning, documentation, to teach how to act, direct and watch plays and learn through a different method of training.

The three day training programme, which is part of Theatre-in-Education developed by Script Peoples Theatre builds on improvisational theatre techniques that could be used to help participants engage their students in the learning process. It helps them to creatively integrate writing and performing arts into their content area of teaching. This is a unique effort to build synergy between classroom education and theatrical concepts.

This process oriented learning is also an excellent way of teaching invaluable social and life skills such as interpersonal communication, team-building, creative problem solving, leadership, critical thinking, group decision-making and self expression. The proportion of education and theatre needs to be carefully planned to fit into each specific educational development framework.

Teachers, facilitators, lecturers, functionaries of child care institutions and people who work with children, youth and trainers are eligible to participate. Accommodation at the Christ University guest house will be provided for outstation participants.

Dates: 24, 25 & 26 September
Timing: 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Professional Charges: Rs.6,000/= inclusive of food.  (Cheque/DD to be made in favour of Christ University)

To register please email tie@christuniversity.in or call 080-6450 4665

Samsung theatre performance

Trainers Mohammed Arif and Venkatesh D.K conducted a 12 hour theatre training for a group of 15 employees of Samsung from 24th August – 28th August. The objective of the theatre intervention was to convey employee issues to the management in a creative manner during their Open House. Thereby the concerns could be viewed objectively and would be a prelude before taking action.

For Samsung, this was a very innovative decision. Over a few meetings, they conveyed the content for the presentation. The performers had little or no formal theatre experience prior to this. On the last day of the training, they performed a 15 minute theatre presentation which was welcomed with open arms by the management and the employees. The performance used creativity while at the same time not losing the focus of the exercise. Movement, song, visuals combined to create a very entertaining and thought provoking experience.

A theatre workshop for children

Trainer Shivaraj conducted a four session children’s theatre workshop of a duration of 8-10 hours for Emeralds Events. There were 15 children. Shivraj guided them through an introductory theatre experience. The objective was to inculcate an interest in theatre among children and to develop team spirit among the participants.

The workshop was conducted from 1 August to 22 August. A tale from the Panchatantra – ‘The Brahmin and three thugs’ was staged as a performance incorporating the participants.

Michael Angel Oh!

Script Peoples Theatre presents it’s annual flagship production Vision 2020 – Michael Angel Oh! at the Christ University auditorium on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 7.00 pm. The play is directed by Sibu Vaz and Mohammed Arif. The script consultant has been Dr. K.Y Naryanaswamy and the play is written by Umesh.P.N. The production features 85 actors in the age group of 6 – 50 years.

This year’s Vision 2020 production focuses on how people perceive and interpret life experiences. This idea is placed before the audience through the eyes of the Italian Renaissance era poet, painter, sculptor, engineer and genius Michelangelo. The story is about how Michelangelo goes in search of “God” and “Judas” who he wants to capture as a painting. The events that colour this search leave Michelangelo, and in the process the audience, with some soul-searching experiences.

Since 2006, three Vision 2020 productions – India Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (2006), The Trilogy(2007) and Alexander (2008) have been staged.

Tickets for the production are priced at Rs.200, 150 & 100. You can book tickets online at www.indianstage.in or call 98450-75825 / 6450-4665.

A performance for Mr. Madhavan Nair

ISRO chief Mr. Madhavan Nair was visiting Christ Junior College on the occassion of the inauguration of the Science Forum on 23rd June. Sibu Vaz directed a 7 minute theatre performance using about 50 students incorporating song, movement and theatre in a very energetic performance.

Using science as the backdrop, the performance was very neat ly executed by the enthusiastic teens.

VISION 2020 rehearsals begin

Our flagship production ‘Vision 2020′ is slated to be performed on 25th July. Rehearsals for the same started on 15th June. The performance is very easiy Bangalore’s biggest theatre production. Over the years, Vision 2020 has encompassed some very interesting themes. In it’s inaugural year (2006) it was India – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. In 2007 it was The Trilogy. In 2008 it was Alexander.

Every year the production uses about 150 – 200 actors and they come from all walks of life. While prior experience is not a must, commitment is very important. If you would like to be a part of this immensely exciting experience please mail theatreineducation@gmail.com

Theatre for MBA students

We conducted a one-day theatre workshop for 190 MBA students of Christ University for their branch in the Kengeri campus on 13th June. 16 Trainers were involved in the mammoth task of introducing the various groups to the nitty gritties of theatre.

The workshop comprised of theatre exercises to facilitate better bonding, group exercises and art elements. Through a day of self discovery and learning to work with a group better, the participants were thrilled, to say the least. The workshop culminated in  a series of very entertaining theatre performances put up by them.

TIE Teacher Training Workshop

Script Peoples Theatre in association with Christ University is conducting a 3-day Certificate course in TIE teacher training at the University on 11, 12 & 13 June. This certificate course is for teachers or trainers. The objective  is to enable teachers to make their classes interesting and to facilitate greater learning by using theatre tools and techniques.

For outstation candidates, stay is provided at the university guest rooms which is within the campus. For more details mail theatreineducation@gmail.com

‘Shoonya’ performance on World Music Day

Christ University in association with Script Peoples Theatre presents ‘Shoonya’  Music of the world on 21st June (Sunday) at 7 p.m. at the state-of-the-art Christ University auditorium..

Shoonya is a contemporary world music group that draws it’s influences from African rhythms, Carnatic & Hindustani music to modern Jazz. The group seeks to create their own musical dialect through a line up of master musicians proficient in various styles of music.

The performers include:
Ashok Kumar – Djembe, Darbuka
Prakash Sontakke – Hwaiian Slide Guitar, Vocals
Sridhar Sagar – Saxophone
Michael Sorenson – Harp, Didgeridoo
Ashwin – Percussion
Sridhar Nasimhan – Violin
Colin D’Cruz – Bass Guitar
Lester Godinho – Drums
Manoj George – Violin
Sumathi – Vocals

Tickets priced at Rs.200, 150 & 100 are available at the Theatre-in-Education Department, Christ University or online at Indianstage.