Mysore/Mysuru: Theatre, apart from promoting harmony, co-existence and consistency, teaches us to be one among everyone, said former Rangayana Director H. Janardhan (Janni). He was speaking on the topic ‘Expression,’ as a part of the 8-day ongoing ‘Ranga Samyukta – A lecture series on Theatre and Theatre Related Arts,’ jointly organised by the University of…
Theatre can delve deep into core of poetic reality: C. Basavalingaiah
December 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Director of Rangayana C. Basavalingaiah has remarked that modern theatre possesses the capability to delve into the core of poetry in its pursuit of truth. He made these statements during the inauguration of a theatre training camp organised by DesirangaSamskruthikaSamsthe at Kalamandira recently. “Efforts should be made by teachers to educate students about…
‘Theatre is not limited to entertainment alone’
May 15, 2023Senior theatre artiste Prof. S.R. Ramesh inaugurates 10-day acting workshop Mysore/Mysuru: “An actor should keep in mind that theatre is not just a tool of entertainment but a reflection of the society,” said senior theatre artiste Prof. S.R. Ramesh. He was speaking after inaugurating the 10-day acting workshop organised jointly by Parivartana Ranga Samaja and…
Theatre activities help in building self-confidence, personality: KIKS Director
April 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: “In the era of OTT and cinemas, professional theatre and amateur theatre activities have declined. Theatre training helps in enhancing the self-confidence and personality of a person who is indulged in it actively,” observed Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) Director Dr. Vijayakumari S. Karikal. She was speaking after inaugurating the valedictory of theatre…
Theatre should not become a chessboard for political parties: Theatre activist
April 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Senior theatre activist and former Director of National School of Drama (NSD), Bengaluru, C. Basavalingaiah has said that theatre should not become a chessboard for political parties. Instead, it should act like a mirror to the society and become a platform to project social issues. He was speaking at the valedictory function of ‘Mysuru…
Residential system needed in theatre education: Prof. Bettakote
August 1, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “It is necessary to have ethics and professionalism in education. There is a need to introduce a residential system in theatre education too,” said Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote. He was speaking after distributing the student ID cards to Bharatiya Rangavidyalaya students of…
‘Govt. decisions killing us daily’
January 30, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Government’s move on not allowing theatres, cinema and multiplexes to function with full capacity has not gone down well with the film industry stakeholders. They say continuing the 50 percent occupancy rule will deter the producers from releasing new films. “Certain illogical decisions taken by the Government are killing us daily and our…
State to soon decide on full occupancy in theatres
September 22, 2021Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government is contemplating to allow theatres and multiplexes in the State to run full house from Oct. 2. A decision will be taken in this regard in a day or two. Dr. K. Sudhakar, Minister for Health, said that the Government is concerned about the plight of theatre owners and exhibitors as…
City cinemas reopen
July 19, 2021• Audience trickle into DRC • Single-screen theatres remain shut Mysore/Mysuru: After months of drawing the curtains on the shows going from 100 percent to zero, cinema theatres in the city opened to a thin audience this morning. As expected, the crowds just trickled into multiplexes where the morning and noon shows were on while…
Big budget movies hit as 50 percent rule enforced
April 3, 2021No roll-back in Govt. decision on new restrictions, Health Minister clarifies Mysore/Mysuru: The ardent movie-goers are a disappointed lot yet again as the State Government has imposed 50 percent occupancy rule in theatres and multiplexes following steep rise in COVID cases. This decision has ruffled the feathers of the film industry that was just now…
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