#drama classes

Me: “So, I find Shakespeare overrated. I prefer Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller. Would you like to do a monologue from The Crucible? Abigail’s one?”

*Her* “I know who this Shakespeare person is. But who are the other two?”

Then she acted out Blanche Dubois in front on me.

I was nice. I was polite.

But I shall never speak of it again, you understand.

Then, at the audition, this girl walked in. She was jaw-droppingly gorgeous. 

No, the air actually went out of the room as soon as she walked in. And we all knew instantly she would get the part. Which she did. No question asked. Even the casting agents knew it. She was the loveliest thing you’ve ever seen. 

I said to her later on, when we walked out: “What’s it like to be as beautiful as you? It must be wonderful.” 

*Her* “But they drool over me. The guys. It’s...weird.”

*pause*

*Her* “I only got into this because my parents and everyone told me to. Because someone as pretty as me had to be in acting. I wanted to be an accountant.”

*Me* “Um...well...you’re, uh, photogenic.” 

*Her* “I can’t act!”

Key Objectives:

Initiate a global conversation on drama practice and pedagogy

Enable and nurture meaningful exchange between drama practitioners, teachers and students from various drama schools across various countries

Create a unified dialogue about global best practices and emerging trends in drama pedagogy and theatre training and practices. 

Explore the idea and examples of the ‘future’ of theatre, its purpose, its manifestations, its role in individual life, and society.

Give traditional perspectives a global platform and promote cross-cultural syncretism 

Document divergent and convergent thought and present them in an accessible format for wider use through an online journal and other forms of downloadable content

Build a connected community across the planet who will be a part of the ongoing conversation. 

Be a space for new collaborations and initiatives to emerge.