Author: Satyabrata Rout
ISBN no: 978-93-81480-25-0
ON THE CROSS ROADS OF THEATRE is published recently by Vijaya Books, Delhi.
The book broadly covers my 30 years work experiences with many personalities
along with academic informations. The foreword and introduction is written by
Sri Ratan Thiyam and Prof. D.R Ankur. The cost of the book is Rs. 750.00. But
this will be available to the theatre students and Rangkarmis (Theatre
practitioners) with 40% concession. If anyone interested in this book please
write to me.
Email-id:--satya00191@yahoo.co.in
Mob. phone: +91-9959807901
FOREWORD
Sri Ratan Thiyam wrote...
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Satyabrata Rout’s On the
Crossroads of Theatre strives to present a survey of Indian Theatre with a
flavour of transnational modernity and transitional identities. It is also a
rare retrospective of his journey in the world of theatre and serves as a
multi-cuisine for those who are travelling with performing arts. There are
unforgettable moments in some of the chapters where the author describes his
own learning process of swimming in theatre with his own skills. The problems
and sufferings he was going through to attain an artistic satisfaction is a fascinating
experience.
While depicting many technical aspects including production and design
in Indian theatre he doesn’t leave behind covering of the pace of change which
has been accelerated by twenty-first century in the making of Indian theatre.
What happens in the closed doors of theatre making always remains a mystery and
trying to share some test of those happenings calls for an appreciation because
a spectator really knows very little of the process of theatre making.
I have enjoyed immensely while going through this book which is not
merely technical information but also a portrayal of individual
responsibilities, human relationship and challenge in Theatre.
Ratan Thiyam
Chairman Chorus
Repertory Theatre, Imphal
INTRODUCTION
Prof. D.R Ankur wrote...
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Very
few practitioners in Indian theatre have ventured into writing about their own
work expriences and theories. Satyabrat Rout is an exception. He is a
practitioner as well as a teacher, therefore, his first book titled On
the Crossroads of Theatre is a combination of both of his qualities
– theory and practice. There is a third part also which needs special
attention. This deals with his long time association with B.V. Karanth. In a
way, this book is like gurudakshina by a pupil to his teacher. It is needless
to state that all the different shades of karanth have been minutely portrayed
in a touching way.
At
the same time his writings on space, masks and scenic design are also worth
study for a student as well as a research scholar. For me, reading the book was
like going down the memory lane as I myself have been associated with all the
personalities, happenings and productions mentioned and discussed in the book.
The book also presents a long journey of 30 years covered by the author
himself, first as a trainee and then as a full-fledged practitioner. No doubt
the author has made an identity of his own through his work as a designer and a
director all these years. His personal viewpoint towards different concepts and
personalities is very strongly reflected in his writing again and again. At the
end, we have a picture of a person who has gone through all kind of phases –
good or bad in his life and acquired a maturity which could dictate him to put
his ideas into writing.
The
author Satyabrat Rout was earlier known to me as a student, then as an
associate designer and now as a person who has tried to theorize and memorize
his practice and experience in theatre. I whole-heartedly welcome his maiden
attempt in this direction.
Prof. Devendra Raj Ankur
Ex-Director
National School of Drama
New Delhi
CONTENTS
PROLOGUE
i.
Truth is like a Glow worm
ii.
Lest I should forget...How shall I create?
CHAPTERS
1.
Turning Point
2.
Another Space...another Time
3.
Reminiscence
4.
Scenic design in Indian
Theatre
5.
You don’t need a space to tell
the story
6.
What is your Colour
7.
Rangmandal: The Paradise lost
8.
Mask: A face in disguise
9.
Blind men and the Elephant
-It’s all about Perception
10. The
Bio-Dramatic Experience of finding one-self
11. The saga of Indian Theatre
12. The Karanth Factor
EPILOGUE
i) The
Issue of Postmodernism in Indian Theatre
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