The Script, April 2010 - Issue 4

With the heat rising and school out, it means it is time for 'Summertime at Prithvi' Workshops for children. Thespo at Prithvi is also conducting its 'Dramabaazi' workshop as part of 'Summertime at Prithvi'. This month, some of our favourite plays, Aranya's 'Ilhaam', Ansh's 'Saa Hi Besura', Motley's 'Waiting for Godot' and Feroz Khan's 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' make a comeback to the stage and Lilette Dubey opens her brand new play 'Love on the Brink'. Also this month sees a resurgence of the short plays format with Ibid Productions 'Classic Milds', Rage's 'One on One' and Raell Padamsee celebrates the life of theatre legend, Pearl Padamsee with an evening of short plays 'Celebrating Pearl'.

In this month's edition, Dolly Thakore tells us about the history of 'Victoria and Abdul', Q gives us another weird countdown, Akarsh Khurana gives account of his trip to META and being involved in 2 new productions, Sneha Nair reviews 'One on One' and Avinash Kolhe checks out 'Chakravyuha' in Chennai.

QTP, is taking a bit of a breather till the Thespo at Prithvi 'Dramabaazi' commences and show of Some Girl(s) in May. But we are going to have a busy summer on the workshop front. So check that out if you are interested.


Trivia Time: History of Short Plays.
Khatijabai of Karmali Terrace: March shows
Some Girl(s): Back in Bandra!
Great Text: What are we going to read this month?
QTP Workshops: After Hours and Actors Intensive.
Thespo 12: Wants You!!!
Thespo at Prithvi: Dramabaazi Workshop!
Point of View: Sneha Nair reviews the Rage's newest play 'One on One'.
4 Corners: Avinash Kolhe gives an account of watching 'Chakravyuh' in Chennai.
AK's Various Thoughts: Akarsh Khurana shares his experience of META and being in 2 plays.
Dolly Thakore's 'Life in Theatre': Dolly Thakore gives an insight on the history of 'Victoria and Abdul'.
Q's Countdown: Q tells us about the 10 busiest freelance actors.
Up & Coming: Complete Schedule of what to watch in April.
Theatre Training: Workshops!
Auditions & Job Opportunities: Casting for a new play and hiring for back office.
Other Theatre News: World Theatre Day Address and Patsy Rodenburg on Theatre
Curtain Call: Jean Jacques Gautier on man and theatre!

Yours Sincerely,
On Behalf of Q Theatre Productions,

Himanshu.
Editor, The Script.