Rakt Kalyan: DSM annual student production
This year’s student production it Rakt Kalyan and has been directed by Sunil Shanbag. It is the Hindi adaptation of Girish Karnad’s Taledanda. And if you just did a backflip to see those two names together, we don’t blame you! Taledanda is a significant piece of Postmodern Indian literature. Though set in 12th Century Karnataka, […]
Modern theatre, Mumbai and Indian aesthetics
By Tanvi Parekh, kathak dancer and travel scribe He shares a love-hate relationship with Mumbai, the city which is at the heart of most of his plays. She has been lighting, directing, and conducting workshops all across Mumbai. The two collaborated for Ambu and Rajalakshmi, officially. But unknown to Ramu, she has lit most […]
Fascinating Transition: A short conversation with DSM's Design Faculty
The new year at DSM always starts with Design. The students experience a fascinating transition from actor-focused training to larger elements of production. This year we had Ishita Doshi and Neeraja Patwardhan come together for the first time as design faculty. They taught costume and set design to the 18 students of Batch 2018-19. Neeraja […]
The Difference in Between: Madhyantar, a DSM student showcase
DSM Batch 2018 -19 Mumbai present an evening of new theatre Every year, students from the Post-Graduate Programme in Acting & Theatre-making at DSM, put together a student showcase. This is their first ever public performance and we call it Madhyantar. A student showcase means the students write, direct, act in and stage-manage everything. They […]
The Stage is Materializing: Material and materiality in theatre
What do tea cups, salt shakers, Dame Judi Dench, and bits of PVC tubes all have in common? They have all played prominent roles in critically acclaimed and thought-provoking theatre around the world. Material has always been part of the general world of theatrical performance, serving as props, sets, costumes, make up, lights and […]
FLYING SOLO: Maya Krishna Rao in conversation with Nimi Ravindran
Loved and respected by theatre-makers across the country and abroad, the indefatigable Maya Krishna Rao continues to be an inspiration for the next generation of artists. Although we know of her as a powerhouse performer, Maya has juggled many hats over the years, including that of teacher, educator and mentor. Having premiered her latest show in Delhi she talks […]
In Discussion: Theatre Festivals of India – Value and Judgement
In Discussion: Theatre Festivals of India – Value and Judgement by Shruti Achesh _______________________________________________________________ Intriguing storylines, palpable performances, distinguishing voices and glimpses of various fascinating forms – a theatre festival is supposed to bring us all of this. And big banner theatre festivals – Kala Ghoda Festival (which has a large theatre strand), Hindu Theatre […]
Finding the Classic in the Contemporary: An interview with Mangai
In conversation with Lavanya Narayanan V. Padma sits in a chair in her cozy home. Surrounding her is her in-home library: a bibliophile’s wonderland, it holds what many theatre students can only dream of. But for Padma, or Mangai – as she is known in the theatre arena – the books represent much more than […]
(A)cross All Boundaries
Written by Lavanya Narayanan Cross-dressing plays multiple roles in theatre all across the world The man, the woman, and the transgender: all portrayals of Maati, the titular character that takes center-stage in Drama School Mumbai’s Hindi adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s Yerma. Director Mahesh Dattani’s reinterpretation, however, is about more than just a woman looking for […]
DSM Open Day Comes to Hyderabad in March 2018
Get a chance to experience world-class training and know more about the PG Diploma in Acting and Theatre making at Drama School Mumbai through the Open Day Series. This month, we hit the city of pearls and biryani – Hyderabad. This free acting workshop will be facilitated Puja Sarup. About the Instructor: Puja Sarup MA […]
Atul Pethe with Kalyanee Mulay and Parna Pethe : Conversations@theDSM
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. – Eleanor Roosevelt For those familiar with the intersections of art and activism, Atul Pethe is a name to be lauded. For the past 35 years, he has been highlighting the stories from the fringes through his experimental plays, writings and documentaries. He […]
Maati – Drama School Mumbai Student Production 2018
“To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves.” ― Federico García Lorca In a world where a her value is determined by the capacity for first bearing and then rearing children, what’s a barren woman to do? Where does an incessant obsession with fertility, sterility, […]
Applications for Post Graduate Diploma in Acting and Theatre-making for 2018-2019 open on 1st March 2018!
“… you have to be your own champion, be your own superstar, blaze your own path and say YES to every opportunity…” – Sutton Foster (award-winning Broadway Actor) Theatre is a tough nut to crack. But actors are born on stage. The Drama School Mumbai has been the pioneer in training individuals in acting, theatre-making […]
"The more awards an artist wins, the less insecure he becomes" – An interview with Ramu Ramanathan
Photo credit: Junoon Mumbai Local Ramu Ramanathan is not a new name in the Indian theatre circuit. In fact, it is a very popular one. He has, to his credentials, some of the most prolific awards in the industry. Recently, Ramu was awarded with the NDTV-Serendipity Arts’ ‘Arts Spectrum’ award in the Performing Arts category. We […]
Thespo & Drama School Mumbai: Natyakala Workshop in Baroda
Thespo & The Drama School Mumbai have joined hands to conduct a series of workshops called ‘Natyakala’. Spanning across various cities over 3 months, Natyakala plans to engage the youth across the country, spreading the love for theatre and nurturing the passion they already hold within. Natyakala is a foundation level acting workshop. The workshop […]
Advanced Workshop Programme : Commedia dell'Arte with Marco Ziello
About the Instructor Marco Ziello University of Bologna l Teatro Azione, School of Drama Marco is a theatre actor, director and teacher. He graduated in Performing Arts with Commedia dell’Arte as his specialization from the University of Bologna. He further trained in Commedia dell’Arte at Teatro Azione, School of Drama. Since 2011, Marco has been […]