theatre studies

Paper Code: 
TTS 231
Credits: 
2
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To introduce the students to the origin and development of Indian theatre

through Natyashatra.
To make the students learn and understand RAS Theory and its application in

dramatic performances.
To familiarise the students with different new aspects of theatre like Street Play

and Mime.
To discuss the and do a performance based analysis of play AndhaYug written by

Dharamveer Bharti.

Unit I: 
Origin and Development of Indian Theatre (upto Natyashastra)
Unit II: 
Ras Theory
Unit III: 
Emerging Acting Trends – Street Play, Mime
Unit IV: 
Major Play Write in Hindi – Mohan Rakesh (Aadhe Adure). Peformance based analysis from page to stage(English Translation)
Unit V: 
Dharamveer Bharti (Andha Yug). Peformance based analysis from page to stage(English Translation)
Essential Readings: 

1. The NatyaSastra of Bharatamuni, Translated into English by A Board of Scholars – Sri Satguru
Publications – A division of Indian Books Centre, Delhi, India.
2. Bhartiya Rangmanch Ka Itihas Dr. Agyat
3. Performance Tradition in India – Sursesh Awasthilhi,
4. Rang Darshan by Namee Chandra Jain
5. History of Indian Theatre, Varad Pandey ML, Abhinav Publication, New Delhi, 2005
6. Indian Theatre, Adya Ranga Cherga
7. Hindi Natak ka Udhav Aur Vikas, Dashrath Oojha, Rajpal & Sons, New Delhi 2006

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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