June 10, 2009

• “Education & the Significance of Life”

  The copious tradition of Indian theatre boasts the rich folklores of India. Indian drama is as old as the Indian convention and has its rich history deeply associated with the Vedic Era. In the ancient days drama or plays were mainly an illustration of the Vedic ritualism and were mainly manifested amidst the artistry of “mudraa”, Lasya” and Natya.  However, the change came after the gothic period;   the “larger than life” aspects of the Sanskrit dramas were rationalized. The depiction of the ancient Gods, mythological characters and celestial beings were for the first time mellowed out. That was the very beginning of the new form in the Indian theatre, which gained a marked diction during and after Indian independence. Indian theatre witnessed all the major production during this time, which not only marked the change in Indian Natya but also carved it as an art form to illustrate the naturalistic and realistic facets of daily life. The timeline of Indian theatre unfolds the verity that all the major productions in Indian theatre did occur during and after the British Rule. Theatre was then the weapon of protest against British colonialism and quite ideally therefore all the major productions in Indian theatre portrays the pain, agony and frustration of the common people during British Raj. Theatre was then just not a media for entertainment but was lot more. The Major productions in Indian theatre after independence further became the exemplifications of the socio-political and economic conditions of independent India. The leftist movement, the political scenario, the burning questions of unemployment all found an answer in the varied productions of Indian theatre after independence.
  
  Evam Indrajit (Is Nirmal Normal?):
  One of the major productions in Indian theatre, “Evam Indrajit” (“Is Nirmal Normal”) is the eloquent projection of fears, tears and frustration of the cultured bourgeoisie of the early 60s. The term “crisis” finds an articulate diction in the play where the melancholic existentialism of an individual weaves the magical plot in the play. Indian drama gained the most modish dash amidst the artistic presentation of Evam Indrajit. Although the play comes to an end yet it leaves a questions to which there are hardly any answers.  With its artistic articulation and with its burning questions Evam Indrajit is reckoned as a milestone in the history of modern theatre in India.  Source:  Indianet Zone.

  Joelle and I were lucky enough to see one of only 2 performance of this masterful play in Santa Barbara this past weekend because our friend Eva was one of the stars.  She was utterly brilliant, as were all of her castmates!  Here’s the message I sent out to our “GLY” mail group Sunday:

  Carey Anthony

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  Re: Eva’s Stage Debut
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  On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 12:03 AM, Carey Anthony wrote:

  Move over Angelina.  Head for the hills Meryl!  There’s a new actress taking Hollywood by storm and her name is Eva!  The LA Times called her performance “riveting”.  The Hollywood Reporter says, “Eva is an ingenue for the new millennium.  Her raw unbridled passion oozes through ever pore of her electrifying essence!!”  But don’t take my word for it!  See for yourself:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlFPxzHD-U8 and for those of you not on Facebook, see the spectacular stills here:
  http://careygly.smugmug.com/gallery/8481606_TTJ8e/#557820789_QL7Xh

  –Carey–
  

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  From Eva	Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 10:02 AM
  To: Carey Anthony
  :) carey, you are so sweet.  the highlight for me was having you in the audience.  really, thank you.  and the flowers will warm my heart always.  you made it.  sorry you had to leave.  jason enjoyed meeting you.  big hug darling.  and see you again soooooon in Italy!!!!! :)))))))))))))))))))

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  A sample of Eva’s breathtaking performance, with fellow actor Jason.

  
  From the sun roof on the way to Santa Barbara.
  
  

  
  Brunch before the show!

  
  Manasi & Indrajit share a tender moment.

  
  And the Academy Award for best actress goes to…

  
  Chazz & Joelle in front of Claudio & Ryan’s house. We checked up on it while they’re in Brazil.

  
  Best of the rest…

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