Satyadev Dubey (1936-2011) : The Architect of Modern Theatre in India

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English | Hindi | Marathi | Gujarati | News | Features |Reviews | Workshop | Gupshup | Auditorium Dear Readers, Satyadev Dubey passed away on 25th December 2011. We dedicate this issue of Mumbai Theatre Guide to him. Our Gupshup section reproduces a 2006 interview that the 'Architect of Modern Indian Theatre' had with Ramu Ramanathan and Rishi Mazumdar. The interview, which was for the Prithvi Theatre Newsletter (PT Notes) is special because it is an extensive and an in-depth interview, carried out in Dubey's home, almost like a scene from a play with multiple characters dissecting the nature and role of Dubey's theatre. Dubey talked about actor training and his workshops, offered his observations on the plays of that time, including his own- THAAMB LAKSHMI KUNKU LAAVTE while simultaneously responding to questions posed by playwrights like Vijay Tendulkar, Mahesh Elkunchwar, Satish Alekar and Chetan Datar. In our Features' section we have Sunil Shanbag, Director and Filmmaker reminisce his times with Dubey. Sunil was 17 when he first met Dubey and has since been one of his closest associates. Dubey's was a formidable presence in our theatre. The man had his quirks and failings and lived a life in the theatre by his rules but his legacy is powerful and undeniable. In a way, his example offers a pure, childlike enthusiasm for the stage, unadulterated by the lure of money, success or power. Dubey did theatre for the sake of doing theatre and his fundamentals concerning the body and the speech of the actor were very strong. Something that a lot of our younger theatre practitioners need to still learn- the sheer potency of presence and words. Dubey was a master at it. There will be many of us who will miss him. Our updates for the week include previews of new plays, DUDHAVARCHI SAY (Marathi) and GANDHI TARIBEEK CHHE BAKI BADHU THEEK CHHE (Gujarati) and reviews of PATIENT (Marathi) LAAL PENCIL (Hindi) and THE WATER STATION. PATIENT was part of Thespo 13 this year and LAAL PENCIL is a new play by Manav Kaul. Sankar Venkateswaran's Theatre Roots and Wings from Thrissur in Kerala, brought THE WATER STATION to Mumbai a couple of weeks back. The wordless play is by the late Japanese playwright-director, Shogo Ohta. Once more we urge you to go and see the Industrial Theatre Co's HAYAVADANA (English), arguably the best production from Mumbai this year. It will also conclude its run of shows at the KR Cama auditorium this weekend. We will be seeing you in the New Year; January is all set for a showcase of new and original plays at the upcoming Writers' Bloc Festival. We will have more on the festival to share with you next week but the schedule is already up for you to check and book tickets. Thespo is having shows of its award winning play, EK DON ADHICH (Marathi) early next week at Prithvi Theatre. We wish you all a happy and a peaceful 2012, and sign off with MTG's very own tweets that we have featured especially for you. Enjoy. Cheers, Deepa Punjani. Editor, www.mumbaitheatreguide.com For any queries, suggestions, feedback, please mail us at: bha...@mumbaitheatreguide.com or at deepa....@gmail.com or simply call us at: 91.22.40169979/80/81, 91.9223251148 If you are interested in featuring yourself or your Theatre Group on our site, please let us know. We would like to give our readers access to all the information that they may want vis-a-vis the Mumbai theatre scene. Dudhavarchi Say (Marathi): From the makers of thought provoking plays like - U TURN and KATHA comes another social drama. For young Manish whose...Read on... GANDHI TARI BEEK CHE BAKI BADHU THIK CHE (Gujarati): What happens when a simple family decides to challenge the Government without any kind of protests or fasting or uproar?...Read on... HAYAVADANA (English): HAYAVADANA, a remarkable work of the early nineteen-seventies by noted playwright Girish Karnad, remains the quintessential...Read on... Yaar Banaa Buddy (Hindi): What happens when one out of the three best friends suddenly starts behaving in a strange manner forgetting...Read on... LAAL PENCIL (Hindi): Manav Kaul's new play LAAL PENCIL is an outcome of an intense and rigorous three month rehearsal process in an attempt to discover a new form of storytelling...Read on... PATIENT (Marathi): Though the play is primarily set in the hospital room, the director uses space interestingly to depict the various circumstances surrounding Arun's disease. A hospital bed in the centre...Read on... The WATER STATION (English): Despite the narrative we may be conjuring up in our heads, when it comes to the process, THE WATER STATION is like an acting masterclass where the actors workshop their craft...Read on... Satyadev Dubey: "One of the simplest things is, people don't realise that no two actors follow the same system. Ultimately every actor has to find his own way and act well. That means how much he has understood his psychology...Read on... Adapting Work...Read on... A Life in the Theatre: Sunil Shanbag Remembers Satyadev Dubey...Read on... MTG's Tweets on Theatre...Read on... 12 imaginative minds, scripting 12 incredible plays come together for 1 unique festival - Writers' Bloc...Read on... EK DON ADHICH was the winner of the Outstanding New Writing Award at Thespo 13...Read on... "An actor must never be afraid to make a fool of himself." ~ Harvey Cocks Play Name Auditorium Date / Time English HAYAVADANA KR Cama Hall, Kalaghoda Sat, Dec 31, 2011 07:00 PM I WILL NOT CRY NCPA Experimental, Nariman Point Tue, Jan 3, 2012 07:00 PM Baghdad Wedding NCPA Experimental, Nariman Point Wed, Jan 4, 2012 07:00 PM Baghdad Wedding NCPA Experimental, Nariman Point Thu, Jan 5, 2012 07:00 PM Stories In A Song Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sat, Jan 7, 2012 06:00 PM Stories In A Song Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sat, Jan 7, 2012 09:00 PM Stories In A Song Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sun, Jan 8, 2012 06:00 PM Stories In A Song Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sun, Jan 8, 2012 09:00 PM Hindi Munshiji Ki Gudgudiyan 2 Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sat, Dec 31, 2011 05:00 PM Munshiji Ki Gudgudiyan 2 Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sat, Dec 31, 2011 08:00 PM Ekjute Ka Salaam Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sun, Jan 1, 2012 05:00 PM Ekjute Ka Salaam Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Sun, Jan 1, 2012 08:00 PM S*X M*Rality And Cens*Rship Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Thu, Jan 5, 2012 09:00 PM S*X M*Rality And Cens*Rship Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Fri, Jan 6, 2012 06:00 PM S*X M*Rality And Cens*Rship Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Fri, Jan 6, 2012 09:00 PM LET'S UNPACK Juhu Jagruti, Vile Parle Sat, Jan 7, 2012 07:30 PM Gujarati Bonus Ma Bapuji Malya Nehru Center, Worli Sun, Jan 1, 2012 03:30 PM Jindaginu X Factor Bhaidas Sabhagriha, Vile-Parle(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:00 PM Samai Ni Santa Kukdi Nehru Center, Worli Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:30 PM Chup Raho Khush Raho Tejpal Hall, Grant Road Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:00 PM Kanjee Viruddha Kanjee Bhaidas Sabhagriha, Vile-Parle(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:45 PM Dear Father Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan, Chowpaty Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:45 PM JIVAVU TO VAT THI J... Tejpal Hall, Grant Road Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:45 PM GANDHI TARI BEEK CHE BAKI BADHU THIK CHE Y.B. Chavan Center, Nariman Point Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:45 PM Mummy Tu Aavi Kevi? Zaverben Sabhagriha, Ghatkopar Sun, Jan 1, 2012 09:00 PM Chup Raho Khush Raho Kalidas Natya Mandir, Mulund(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 09:00 PM EK BIJA NE NADTA RAHIYE Prabodhankar Thackrey, Borivali(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 09:00 PM Pramey NCPA - Dance Theatre Godrej, Nariman Point Sat, Jan 7, 2012 06:30 PM Pramey NCPA - Dance Theatre Godrej, Nariman Point Sun, Jan 8, 2012 06:30 PM Marathi Prema Tuja Rang Kasa Kalidas Natya Mandir, Mulund(w) Sat, Dec 31, 2011 04:30 PM Wah! Guru Dinanath Natyagriha, Vile Parle(e) Sat, Dec 31, 2011 04:30 PM Jaswandi Acharya Natya Rangmandir, Kalyan Sat, Dec 31, 2011 04:30 PM PRIYANKA ANI DON CHOR Prabodhankar Thackrey, Borivali(w) Sat, Dec 31, 2011 04:30 PM AAMCHA HASVANYACHA DHANDA Vishnudas Bhave Hall, New Bombay Sat, Dec 31, 2011 04:30 PM Final Draft Shivaji Mandir, Dadar Sat, Dec 31, 2011 11:30 AM Saavdhaan Shubmangal Shivaji Mandir, Dadar Sun, Jan 1, 2012 03:30 PM Kabaddi Kabaddi Prabodhankar Thackrey, Borivali(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:00 PM Karun Gele Gaav Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:00 PM Jaago Mohan Pyare Vishnudas Bhave Hall, New Bombay Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:30 PM Wah! Guru Kalidas Natya Mandir, Mulund(w) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:30 PM Sare Pravasi Ghadiche Dinanath Natyagriha, Vile Parle(e) Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:30 PM AAMCHA HASVANYACHA DHANDA Damodar Hall, Parel Sun, Jan 1, 2012 04:30 PM Ghashiram Kotwal Yashwant Natyamandir, Matunga Sun, Jan 1, 2012 08:30 PM PRIYANKA ANI DON CHOR Acharya Natya Rangmandir, Kalyan Sun, Jan 1, 2012 08:30 PM PRIYANKA ANI DON CHOR Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane Mon, Jan 2, 2012 04:30 PM EK DON ADHICH Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Tue, Jan 3, 2012 09:00 PM Jay Jay Gaurishankar Yashwant Natyamandir, Matunga Wed, Jan 4, 2012 06:00 PM EK DON ADHICH Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Wed, Jan 4, 2012 09:00 PM more english | gujarati | hindi | marathi schedules mumbaitheatreguide.com 222, Kuber Complex, Opp. SAB TV, New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400053. INDIA. 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