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Theatres of India, edited by Professor Ananda Lal, is a comprehensive and accessible guide to theatre in India. The volume surveys both rural and urban modes of Indian theatre across its history of over 2000 years. The first section brings together entries that discuss theatres of India's linguistic regions. The second section includes entries on specific forms and genres, as well as on topics such as street theatre, music, and Tagore's dramatic oeuvre.The book avoids both the Western scholarship's obsession with traditional Asian forms of performance, as well as Indian citybased theatre workers' view that traditional forms do not even qualify as 'theatre'. 'Theatre' in this volume is defined as any form that contains theatre's fundamental element, acting. Importantly, the entries are accompanied by photographs of performances that allow us to view the 'visualness' of India's performance forms.In keeping with the highest standards of international reference publishing, Ananda Lal has compiled and edited material from several contributors so that each entry allows us to tap individual documentation and knowledge. Also included in this pioneering, authoritative, and collective resource are short bibliographies for every entry on the regional theatres. Theatres of India will be useful for general readers, theatre professionals, as well as students and researchers of theatre and performance studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Theatres of India: A Concise Companion'? A: The book focuses on providing a comprehensive guide to the diverse theatre forms across India, encompassing both rural and urban traditions throughout a history of over 2000 years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is edited by Professor Ananda Lal, who has compiled contributions from various experts in the field of Indian theatre.
- Q: What types of theatre does the book cover? A: It covers a wide range of theatre types, including entries on linguistic regions, specific forms and genres, street theatre, music, and notable works such as Tagore's dramatic pieces.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is published in a hardcover format and contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: When was 'Theatres of India: A Concise Companion' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include visual elements? A: Yes, the entries are accompanied by photographs of performances, highlighting the visual aspects of India's performance forms.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is valuable for general readers, theatre professionals, students, and researchers interested in theatre and performance studies.
- Q: Are there bibliographies included in the book? A: Yes, each entry contains short bibliographies that provide additional resources for further reading on the regional theatres discussed.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's approach to traditional and modern theatre? A: The book aims to bridge the gap between traditional Asian forms of performance and contemporary views, defining 'theatre' in broad terms that include any form featuring acting.
- Q: Is 'Theatres of India: A Concise Companion' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is designed to meet high standards of reference publishing, making it suitable for academic use in theatre studies.