Folk performances: reading the cultural history of the Thiyya community in KeralapoliticstheoryOne of the central tenets in applied theatre is the ability to confront issues of 'power' and 'powerlessness'. Indeed, success or lack thereof in applied theatre projects is often adjudged against the ...
South Asian arts - Folk Theatre, Puppetry, Performance: After the decline of Sanskrit drama, folk theatre developed in various regional languages from the 14th through the 19th century. Some conventions and stock characters of classical drama (stage prel
With the decline of Sanskrit drama the folk theatre in various regional languages inherited the conventions of the opening prayer song, the sutra-dhara, and the vidushaka. The only surviving Sanskrit drama is kudiyattam, still performed by the Chakkayars of Kerala. Some principles of the Natya...
24 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Malawi and Niger are first-time entrants. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Monday.High-profile titles include Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma,” the Mexican entry; Denmark’s “The Guilty”; Germany’s “Never Look Away,”...