Conversations@theDSM: Rasika Agashe
Image source: YouTube Rasika Agashe is an actor and director working with the Marathi and Hindi theatre industry. She is a graduate from the National School of Drama and a full-time theatre practitioner. Rasika has also been featured on TV, film and the web. Ajji, her latest independent film as an actor made its […]
A Look Back: Conversations@theDSM with Shernaz Patel
Conversations@theDSM has brought theatre veterans and raw talent together to discuss myriad nuances of drama and theatre. Last week, actor Shernaz Patel came to DSM to speak on theatre and share her experiences. Shernaz was interviewed by Manjiri Pupala, a talented actress and an award-winning documentary film-maker. With a gathering of 50 people, Shernaz was […]
The Festive Spirit: An interview with Prasad Vanarase
Interviewed and written by Arwa Janjali Vidyanidhee Vanarase (Prasad) has been a recognised name in the theatre circuit in Pune. After playing different roles such as a teacher, director, arts and cultural manager… he has an exciting addition to his theatre profile – Founder Director of the International Association for Performing Arts and Research […]
November@theDSM: Dramatic reading of Shanta Gokhale's new piece!
With November, we become more aware that the year is about to end. That doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. You can make it better by being a part of theatre by participating in a workshop, be part of the conversation surrounding theatre, or even just attending a reading of a new play […]
Explorations with Body, Sound and Space with Sanjukta Wagh
The Drama School Mumbai has arranged yet another Foundation Skills in Acting workshop in November. Conducted by dancer-actor Sanjukta Wagh, ‘Exploration with Body, Sound and Space’ will focus on learning to imbibe elements of sound and movement to enhance performance. The workshop will use learning processes developed by Sanjukta which comprise of various methodologies – […]
Performance@theDSM: Backstagewala Koni
Every theatrewala has a burning desire to perform onstage, but what one encounters before being onstage is the world of the inglorious backstage. Backstagewala Koni is a narrative that gives inner shades from the life of a struggling actor who wants that one desperate chance to prove himself and satisfy his longing passion. He […]
Conversations@theDSM: Shernaz Patel and Manjiri Pupala
After a small break in September, Conversations@theDSM is back in October! This month we have veteran theatre actor and co-founder of RAGE Productions, Shernaz Patel, who will be interviewed. Shernaz has an immense experience in acting, not only in theatre, but also in films and TV. A multi-talented thespian, Shernaz was born and brought up […]
Weekend Acting Programme with Maneesh Verma
The DSM’s Weekend Acting Programme is back! This time we have actor, director, producer, and Artistic Director of the Actors’ Cult Theatre Company, Maneesh Verma, conducting this acting workshop over three consecutive weekends. The details of the workshop are as follows:
Let Your Voice be Heard: Musings and mechanics of the new age of oral storytelling
by Zohra Malik Once upon a time; in a place that could be anywhere in the world; people gathered to tell stories. Everything, from the neighbourhood gossip to legends and myths, took shape through recounted narratives. Today, in an era where voices are being silenced by the noise of gunshots fired outside homes, let us […]
A Look Back: The Alexander Technique with Sarah Barfoot
An initial exploration of the Alexander Technique might seem a fair bit complicated. But one also realises that, as a performer, it is probably one of the most effective tools to enhance your craft. A good teacher will not only give you the techniques to do this, but she will enable you to imbibe it […]
A Look Back: Acting Through Voice with Hetal Varia
The Foundation Skills in Acting workshop in the month of September was titled Acting Through Voice, facilitated by Hetal Varia. The workshop was a five day programme, designed to facilitate an understanding of the role of voice in performance by going to the depth of the contents of what voice is all about and how […]
October Schedule for @theDSM!
After a little break in September, we’re back with @theDSM in October with a brilliant talk with Shernaz Patel and an interesting performance based piece. Here is how it will go down in October. Conversations@theDSM 14th Oct- 5pm A talk with Shernaz Patel Theatre/film actress Shernaz will share her amazing journey in theatre, stories of […]
Mohit Takalkar is a medium between the writer, the text and the actor
Written by Gaurangi Dang If we cannot handle the economics of theatre then what remains of it is a hobby, albeit a very expensive one. So maybe we don’t need theatre anymore and maybe somewhere we are all responsible for its slow death. Mohit Takalkar has an ability that very few people seem to […]
The Alexander Technique: 2-Day Intensive Workshop with Sarah Barfoot
The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a mind/body discipline, while achieving a proper understanding of the psychophysical self. As a performer, it brings about a sync of the body i.e. muscles, breathing and posture, in order to have better movement and deliver voice in an optimum manner. It also helps in keeping the muscles […]
We are all responsible for the slow death of theatre: Mohit Takalkar
By Gaurangi Dang If we cannot handle the economics of theatre then what remains of it is a hobby, albeit a very expensive one. So maybe we don’t need theatre anymore and maybe somewhere we are all responsible for its slow death. The approaching death of theatre as we know it was the elephant […]
Acting Through Voice with Hetal Varia – A 5 Day Intensive Voice Workshop
Voice is an essential aspect of performance, and also regular, daily communication. Voice utilises the body and breath to deliver itself, and it is essential to understand how it all functions and to know how to use it well in order to have a better way to use the voice. The Drama School Mumbai has […]