An eminent theatre director and drama teacher, former Director of NSD and Padma Shri awardee, Prof. Waman Kendre presents a one-month duration - Play Direction Course.
About Prof. Waman Kendre: Apart from regular teaching for Master's Degree and higher courses, Prof. Waman Kendre has conducted more than 425 workshops and courses in India and abroad, including in countries such as America, Germany, France, China, Japan, Singapore, and Mauritius. He has trained hundreds of actors and directors, many of whom are now leading names on stage, in cinema, television, web series, and advertisements across Hindi, Marathi, English, and other regional languages.
He is the recipient of several prestigious honours, including: Padma Shri (Government of India) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Government of India, New Delhi) Rashtriya Kalidas Samman (Madhya Pradesh Government) B. V. Karanth Smriti Puraskar Manohar Singh Smriti Puraskar (both by National School of Drama, Delhi)
He has also received the Maharashtra State Award (five times), along with Padmashree Daya Pawar Smriti Puraskar, Sahayog Foundation Samman, Maharashtra Times Gaurav Samman, Natyadarpan Puraskar, Marathwada Gaurav Puraskar, and several other accolades.
Syllabus Highlights: Concepts of play direction Play analysis Styles of direction Fundamentals and principles of direction Process and methods of direction Theatre language and its application Types of directors Production process Understanding performance space Stage techniques: understanding and execution Use of new media, including AI Handling actors, writers, designers, backstage crew, producers, managers, and audience Management and marketing applications Selection of cast and crew Differences between stage, film, and television direction
This is a golden opportunity for aspiring and talented directors planning to build a career in theatre, as well as in films and television.
Limited seats available.
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