RAJARAVIVARMA K.R. Associate Professor
- Department of Performing Arts
- School of Performing Arts
- avkoodam@live.com
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Theory of Acting in Modern Tamil Theatre | University of Madras | 2003 |
| 2 | UGC-NET | DRAMA | University Grants Commission | 1992 |
| 3 | MA | Drama and Theatre Arts | Pondicherry University | 1990 |
| 4 | BSc | Physics | Bharathidasan University | 1987 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puduvai Kalaimamani | STATE | Department of Art & Culture, Government of Puducherry | 2021 | Rs. 50000/- |
| 2 | Best Teacher in Department of Performing Arts | REGIONAL | Pondicherry University | 2018 | Nil |
| 3 | Best Teacher in Department of Performing Arts | REGIONAL | Pondicherry University | 2015 | Nil |
| 4 | Best Teacher in Department of Performing Arts | REGIONAL | Pondicherry University | 2012 | Nil |
| 5 | Best Teacher in Department of Performing Arts | REGIONAL | Pondicherry University | 2010 | Nil |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Performing Arts | Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Guest Faculty | Theatre Arts | University of Hyderabad |
| 3 | Guest Faculty | Theatre Arts | University of Hyderabad |
| 4 | Guest Faculty | Theatre Arts | University of Hyderabad |
| 5 | Guest Faculty | Theatre Arts | University of Hyderabad |
| 6 | Associate Professor | Performing Arts | Pondicherry University |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Coordinator | Koothu-P-Pattarai Trust | Koothu-P-Pattarai,Chennai | Thanjavur Kuthu and Parai Dance |
| 2 | Research Supervisor in India to Ms.Irani Cippician | Arts Institute | Campinas University (UNICAMP),Brazil | Folk Theatre: Therukuthu |
| 3 | Member in Research forum -Intercultural Performanc | Department of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University | Department of Performing Arts, University of Campinas, Brazil | Intercultural Performances Making |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actor | Koothu-P-Pattarai,Chennai | Actor and actor trainer , acting in different play productions,conducting Training programmes , workshops and rehearsals director. |
| 2 | Master Trainer | Chennai Kalai Kuzhu and SIRD,Cheenai | Acting and Preparing plays for Street theatre Programme and train various street theatre groups of Tamilnadu |
| 3 | Master Trainer | Chennai Kalai Kuzhu and SIRD,Chennai | Acting and Preparing Plays for Street theatre Programmes and train the various Street theatre groups of Tamilnadu |
| 4 | Actor | Doordharshan - Podhigai TV -Chennai | Acting in Short Film - Payanam Thodargirathu |
| 5 | Actor | Penta media ,Chennai | Acting in 3D Animation Movie - Pandavas |
| 6 | Member of the Audition Board | All India Radio-Puducherry | Judge |
Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Infectious - Play Production | Awareness on Covid-19 | Public awareness on Corona virus through a play performance - Online in 2021 |
| 2 | Collaborative online performances | Movement and Choreography | Intercultural Performance Making in Online with Brazilian University Estadual de Campinas in 2022 |
| 3 | Prahalada - An Experimental Play Production | Traditional Theatre and Martial Arts | A Play was Made On the Basis of Creating an Actor training in 2024 |
Patent Details
| S.No | Title | Status | Patent Number | Year of Award | Type | Commercialized Status |
|---|
Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porkkalai Uththigalilirunthu Aranga Nadiganukkana Payirtchi(Actor Training from the Techniques of Martial Arts) | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | Puthiya Avaiyam | Vol.7, Issue.2 & Pages : 1207 - 1213 | 2023 | --- |
| 2 | Therukuthu as a Training Method for Contemporary Theatre Actor | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma , Suresh Chandra Das | ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts | July-December 3(2),115-122 | 2022 | -- |
| 3 | A Discourse on Acting | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma, Suresh Chandra Das R.S | BHAVAVEENA | Volume 9 , Issue 2; 164 - 170 | 2022 | -- |
| 4 | Social Drama: A Dramatical Method for Non-Aesthetical Events | Suresh Chandra Das R.S & K.R.Rajaravivarma | Modern Tamizh Research | Vol.8, Issue 2 & Pages:719 - 727 | 2020 | --- |
| 5 | Actor Training Through Devised Play Production | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma, P.Muthukumar | Journal Of Emerging Technologies And Innovative Research | Vol.6/Issue.3/728-730 | 2019 | 5.87 |
| 6 | Theatre As A Psychosocial Intervention Tool For De-Addiction Programmes | Suresh Chandra Das , Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | Journal Of Emerging Technologies And Innovative Research | Vol.6/Issue.4/ 215-217 | 2019 | 5.87 |
| 7 | Designing Warming up for a Theatre Production | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | VL Media Solutions | Volume 2 Number 4: 23 - 30 | 2013 | ---- |
| 8 | Creative Drama for Pre-Primary School Teachers | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Contemporary Discourse | Volume – 3 , Issue – I , 65 – 69 | 2012 | ---- |
| 9 | Challenges in Modern Tamil Theatre | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Contemporary Discourse | Volume – 3 , Issue – 2 ,90 – 94 | 2012 | ---- |
Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regional Martial Arts in Health Maintenance. | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | www.srijansamay.in | ISSN:2456-771X ; 1-10 | 2017 | --- |
| 2 | Role of Theatre in Modern Indian Society | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | VL Media Solutions | volume 2/No-1,69 - 74 | 2012 | ---- |
Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Details of Conference Publication | Page Nos. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Approches to Magudi and Vallalagandimaan' destruction of Castle Through A Performance's Grammer | S.Chandra Kumar & K.R.Rajaravivarma | Tamils Art, Culture Compilation of Researches - Eastern University's International Conference , Sri Lanka | 304 - 314 | 2024 |
| 2 | Training Actors for Corporate Roles: Experience, Experiments and Observations | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | Interdisciplinary Art-Based Practices: Problems and Possibilities | 165 - 179 | 2023 |
| 3 | Contribuicoes De Na.Muthuswamy Para O Mundo Do Teatro E Para A Formacao Do Ator | K.R.Rajaravivarma,Anish Victor | Estudos Interculturais em Artes Presenciais, University of Campinas, Brazil | 15 - 24 | 2022 |
| 4 | Actor Training Through Folk Theatre(Therukuthu) Techniques involved Play Production | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Seminar Essays on Folklore | 179 - 188 | 2018 |
| 5 | Key problems and solution in relation with Theatre in Education | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Learning and Teaching method of Drama | 86 - 99 | 2011 |
Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDTS 21: Introduction of World Famous Play Writers. | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Tamilnadu Open University | 2019 | Course Study Materials(English) (Completed) |
| 2 | BDTS 21 Introduction of World Famous Play Writers | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Tamilnadu Open University | 2019 | Course Study Material (Tamil) (in process) |
| 3 | DDTA 02 Universal Theory of Acting Methods | Dr.K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Tamilnadu Open University | 2018 | Course Study Material (English) |
| 4 | DDTA 02 Universal Theory of Acting Methods | K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Tamilnadu Open University | 2018 | Course Study Materials (Tamil) |
| 5 | Theory of Acting in Modern Tamil Theatre | K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | The Parkar ,Chennai | 2006 | Nil |
Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit 3: Performing Arts : Drama | K.R.Rajaravivarma | SED 52:Drama and Arts in Education | Tamilnadu Open University | 2019 | Course Study Materials (Tamil) |
| 2 | Unit-3: Performing Arts: Drama | K.R.Rajaravivarma | SED 52:Drama and Arts in Education | Tamilnadu Open University | 2018 | Course Study Materials (English) |
| 3 | A Contemporary Understanding on Acting | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma & Mr.Suresh Chandra Das R.S. | Essays on Performing Arts | Centre for Integrated Social Development and Research,Tenkasi | 2017 | 978-93-5291-043-4 |
| 4 | Redefinition of Acting and Actor | K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Crea-Acting | Ashmita Prakashan, Allahabad | 2013 | 978-81-905720-3-3 |
| 5 | Kothu-p-pattaraiyin valarchuku vitthitta moondru mukkiya nadagangal | K.R.RAJARAVIVARMA | Dramas in Tamil: History and Development, | Bodhivanam, Chennai: | 2013 | 978-93-89690-20-9 |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intercultural Performance Studies | Dr.Mariana B.M.Andraus and Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | OrangeBooks Publication, Chhattisgarh | 2024 | 978-93-5621-542-9 |
| 2 | Interdisciplinary Art-Based Practices: Problems and Possibilities | Dr.K.R.Rajaravivarma | Navyug Books International, Delhi | 2023 | 978-93-93462-34-3 |
| 3 | Seminar Essays | M.Ramakrishnan,K.M.Anil, S.Mahalakshmi, K.R.Rajaravivarma | Progress Publication, Calicut, Kerala | 2018 | 978-93-84638-69-6 |
| 4 | Patharvellai Ramanathanin Thirukural Oviyangal | K.R.Rajaravivarma, K.R.Ashokan, K.R.Bharathidasan and K.R.Bhavani Devi | Ragaas,Chennai | 2009 | Nil |
Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Experimental Studies to Device An Actor Training Method from Traditional Theatre and Martial Arts | ICSSR - Ministry of Education | 2023 - 2024 | Rs. 5 Lakhs | 2023 |
Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reforming Silambam (Stick Fight) Techniques to the Need of Body Culture of Common People | UGC | One Year | 1.45 | 2012 |
Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahabharata Immersion | Ritambhara | one week | 0.5 | 2021 |
| 2 | Advanced Acting techniques | Jaffna University, SriLanka | 3 months | 0.45 | 2010 |
Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
|---|
List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
|---|
Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | MPA | 6 | Performing Arts |
| 2 | 2023 | MPA | 5 | Performing Arts |
| 3 | 2022 | MPA | 5 | Performing Arts |
| 4 | 2021 | MPA | 5 | Performing Arts |
| 5 | 2020 | MPA | 5 | Performing Arts |
| 6 | 2019 | MPA | 3 | Performing Arts |
| 7 | 2019 | MPA | 3 | Performing Arts |
| 8 | 2018 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 9 | 2017 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 10 | 2016 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 11 | 2015 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 12 | 2014 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 13 | 2013 | M.PHIL | 3 | Performing Arts |
| 14 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 15 | 2011 | MPA | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 16 | 2011 | M.PHIL | 3 | Performing Arts |
| 17 | 2009 | M.PHIL | 5 | Performing Arts |
| 18 | 2008 | M.A. | 1 | Performing Arts |
| 19 | 2008 | M.PHIL | 1 | Performing Arts |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PB Sumesh | 19-07-2018 | 13140003 | Enhancing Actors Art through Martial Arts and Yoga Oriented Training | YES | 09-04-2021 | YES | 22-01-2024 |
| 2 | Neeraj Upadhyay | 19-07-2013 | 13140004 | Cultural Perspective of Ramleela | YES | 30-12-2021 | YES | 07-11-2023 |
| 3 | Suresh Chandra Das R.S. | 25-09-2015 | 20151140001 | An Explorative Study on Corporate Theatre | YES | 20-09-2021 | YES | 03-11-2022 |
| 4 | Manishkumar | 09-12-2013 | 13140012 | Cultural Hegemony in Natyasastra | YES | 31-08-2020 | YES | 26-11-2021 |
| 5 | Anita Gupta | 07-08-2012 | 12140007 | Stylisation in Indian Contemporary Theatre : A special Reference to Heisnam Kanhailal and Devendra Raj Ankur | YES | 21-01-2019 | YES | 04-09-2020 |
| 6 | Savita Rani | 18-02-2014 | 13140013 | A study on devised solo theatre in India | YES | 01-10-2019 | YES | 17-08-2020 |
| 7 | T.Vadivel | 30-07-2012 | 12140004 | Folk Performance elements in Modern Tamil Theatre | YES | 20-08-2018 | YES | 26-02-2020 |
| 8 | R.Sugantha Lakshmi | 03-11-2008 | 08140001 | Life of Transgenders: The Role of Theatre in their Development (Tamil) /Guide: Late.Prof.K.A.Gunasekaran | YES | 18-10-2013 | YES | 26-02-2020 |
| 9 | Swapna Narzary | 25-10-2011 | 1140005 | Transition in Bodo Arts with Special Reference to Bagurumba and Tal Thungri | YES | 30-07-2018 | YES | 26-02-2020 |
| 10 | Priyanka Sharma | 10-08-2012 | 12140009 | A study of Actor and Character of Natyasastra from Feminist Point of View | YES | 28-06-2018 | YES | 26-02-2020 |
| 11 | Aiswarya Lakshmi G. | 04-05-2021 | 2000140001 | Evolution of Angika Abhinaya in Bharathanatyam | NO | NO | ||
| 12 | Md. Fazlur Rahaman | 20-09-2022 | 2200140001 | 21st Century Bengali Theatre - The relavance of Tagore's plays | NO | NO | ||
| 13 | Bremnath . V | 13-10-2023 | 2300140002 | Physical Theatre | NO | NO | ||
| 14 | Janarajani Rasendran | 12.10.2023 | 2300140003 | Koothanoolil ullaSuvai nool oru Paguppaivu | NO | NO | ||
| 15 | Prateek Kumar | 13-10-2023 | 2300140007 | Dynamics of Theatre in Business Communications in Cultural Industries | NO | NO | ||
| 16 | Smruti Ranjan Raut | 13-10-2023 | 2300140009 | Theatre Actor Prepare Process in Selected Traditional Folk Art Forms | NO | NO | ||
| 17 | Sundaralingam Chandrakumar | 12-10-2023 | 2300140010 | Mahudi Koothu of Tamils | NO | NO |
Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
|---|
Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
| 1 | Voice & Speech | Theatre In Education | Others | 2021 | Zoom meeting ID: 623 756 5784 Passcode :school4us: | Tha.Mu Ea.Ka.Sa. Organisation. | Public |
| 2 | Concept and Approaches to Actor training by Na.Muthuswamy | Actor Traingng & Actor profession | Others | 2021 | https://meet.google.com/enz-nuhz-hjh | Theatre Groups of NSD Pass outs & Actor Nasser | Acting System |
| 3 | Theories of Acting in Tamil Modern Theatre | Webinar on Introduction to Tamil Theatre | Others | 2020 | https://youtu.be/iTze2OQp7OU | Cenral University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur | Public |
| 4 | Teacher as an Actor | Webinar | Others | 2020 | https://meet.google..com/Yxy-Sgxs-Yox | KSR College of Education, Namakkal | Participants of Teacher Training Course and Teachers |
| 5 | Importance of Actors training in Tamil Theatre Activities | The various Elements of Drama Activities in Modern Tamil Theatre | Others | 2020 | meet.google..co/zat-gwar-qvp | Donbosco college, Elagiri, Thirupatthur, Tamilnadu | General Public and College Students |
| 6 | 12 steps to Stanislavski's System of Acting | Acting Systems in the Theatre | Others | 2020 | https://meet.google.com/xaw-jvok-fad | Online Webinars -Acting Systems | Acting System |
| 7 | Relevance of Theatre in Today's Circumstances(Tamil) | The Importance of Theatre in Scoiety and Culture | Others | 2020 | https://www.facebook.com/aisftamilnadu1936/videos/168382164557643/ | AISF, Tamilnadu | General Public |
| 8 | Yogavum Kudumba Vazhkaiyum | The relationship of yoga in day- to- day life | Others | 2019 | www.DD puducherry | Station Director, DD Puducherry | Producer, DD Puducherry |
| 9 | Padangalum Pathaigalum | Interview: Theatre and its relevance | Others | 2018 | www. DD Puducherry/Padangalum Pathaigalum | DD Puducherry | Public |
| 10 | Interview in English on the Indian Theatre | Indian Theatre, its evolution past,present and Future Scenario with illustration of Famous theatre Personalities | Others | 2010 | www.all india radio/puducherry | Station Director, All India Radio | All India Radio, Puducherry |
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MPA ( Drama and Theatre Arts) Programme | 720 | PG Level Students | 2020 - 2022 |
Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skills in the Tamil Traditional Folk Theatre of Therukuthu | A Three-day National Workshop on Advancement of Geography Specific Traditional Art & Skills | SB School of Tamil Language and Literature, Pondicherry University in collaboration with RajivGandhi | National | 28-02-2024 | 01-03-2024 | 2024 |
| 2 | Applied Research on the Folk Performing Arts of Tamilnadu: A special Reference to Therukuthu and Dev | A One-day International Symposium on Research Perspectives in Music, Dance and Other Fine Arts | Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, Tiruchirappalli in Collaboration with Department of Music , Tamil | International | 19-09-2023 | 19-09-2023 | 2023 |
| 3 | Role of Literature and Arts in Personality Development | International Seminar | Department of Life Long Learning, University of Rajasthan | International | 25-02-2022 | 26-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 4 | Tai-Chi-Chiqong & Theatre Games | Training Programme | SUM School, Cumbam, Tamilnadu | School Level | 24-01-2020 | 25-01-2020 | 2020 |
| 5 | The relevance of street theatre and performing arts in the modern times of technological innovation | Invited Lecture | Rotary Club West Madras | Regional | 21-05-2020 | 21-05-2020 | 2020 |
| 6 | Mahabharata Immersion | Training Programme | Ritambhara,Kothagiri | International | 02-02-2020 | 08-02-2020 | 2020 |
| 7 | Cultural Performance in Theatre | Students Induction Programme | Dean, Student's Service Centre | University Level | 30-07-2019 | 30-07-2019 | 2019 |
| 8 | Addressing Social Complexities Through Theatre | Orientation Programme for MSW First Year students,Pondicherry University | Department of Social Works | University Level | 20-08-2019 | 20-08-2019 | 2019 |
| 9 | Theatre Exercises | 2nd National Submit 2019 | ISABS | National | 08-11-2019 | 09-11-2019 | 2019 |
| 10 | Mahabharata Immersion | Intensive Residential Workshop | Ritambara,Kothagiri | International | 04-08-2019 | 10-08-2019 | 2019 |
| 11 | Mahabharata Immersion | Intensive Residential Workshop | Ritambhara, Kothagiri | National | 17-02-2019 | 23-02-2019 | 2019 |
| 12 | Social Work and Performing Arts | Orientation Programme for MSW First Year students,Pondicherry University | Department of Social Works | University Level | 31-07-2018 | 31-07-2018 | 2018 |
| 13 | Gitanjali Fusion Music Performance | Painting Exhibition on Rabindranath Tagore | Department of Electronic MedIa | University Level | 05-10-2018 | 05-10-2018 | 2018 |
| 14 | Modern Play Writing | Play writting Workshop | Teachers Art Association in sponsor with Sangeet Natak Academi, New Delhi | Regional | 14-08-2018 | 14-08-2018 | 2018 |
| 15 | Mahabharata Immersion | Intensive Residential Workshop | Ritambhara, Kothagiri | National | 24-07-2018 | 31-07-2018 | 2018 |
| 16 | Theatre in society | Orientation Programme | Department of Social Works | University Level | 31-07-2018 | 31-07-2018 | 2018 |
| 17 | Mahabharatha Immersion through Theatre Activities | Intensive Workshop | Ritambara,Kothagiri | National Level | 19-02-2018 | 24-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 18 | Key Note Address | Contemporary Studies in Folklore | School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut | National Level | 02-01-2018 | 04-01-2018 | 2018 |
| 19 | Mahabharatha Immersion through Theatre Activities | Intensive Workshop | Ritambara,Kothagiri | National Level | 09-04-2017 | 14-04-2017 | 2017 |
| 20 | Art of Acting | Makkal Ilakkiya Perumandram Seminar | Kalari Trust ,Selam | State Level | 02-01-2016 | 03-01-2016 | 2016 |
| 21 | Mahabharatha Immersion through Theatre Activities | Intensive Workshop | Ritambara,Kothagiri | National Level | 08-02-2016 | 13-02-2016 | 2016 |
| 22 | Theatre Personality N.Muthuswamy | World Theatre Day at Thanjavur | Kala Ayam ,Thanjavur | State Level | 27-03-2015 | 27-03-2015 | 2015 |
| 23 | Personality Development Through Theatre | Intensive Workshop | Sacred Heart College,Thirupattur | State Level | 03-06-2015 | 05-06-2015 | 2015 |
| 24 | History of Indian Theatre | Invited Lecture | Department of Tamil, Sacred Heart College,Thirupattur | College Level | 05-12-2014 | 05-12-2014 | 2014 |
| 25 | Stress Management Through Theatre | Intensive Workshop | Pegasus | National Level | 02-12-2014 | 04-12-2014 | 2014 |
| 26 | The Significant Contribution of Three plays to the Development of Koothu-P-Pattarai | Seminar | Sacred Heart College,Thirupattur | State Level | 02-06-2013 | 03.06.2013 | 2013 |
| 27 | Body Language and Theatre | Theatre Seminar on Modern Tamil Dramas | International Institute of Tamil Studies,Chennai | National Level | 11-02-2013 | 11-02-2013 | 2013 |
| 28 | Training on Voice and Speech | Intensive Theatre Workshop cum Play Production | RRC-NSD | National Level | 29-10-2012 | 01-11-2012 | 2012 |
| 29 | Tamil Nadaga Munnodi Pammal Sampantham | Invited Special Lecture in Pammal Sampantham Trust, | Department of Tamil, University of Madras | University Level | 06-03-2012 | 06-03-2012 | 2012 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interdisplinary Art Based Practices:Problems and Posibilities | Pondicherry University | Online: Webinar | International | 23-03-2022 | 25-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 2 | Contemporary Studies in Folklore | School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut | University of Calicut, 3 day | National Level | 02-01-2018 | 04-01-2018 | 2018 |
| 3 | Multiple Streams of a performing Tradition | Pondicherry University | Department of Performing Arts , 3 day | International Level | 26-03-2012 | 28-03-2012 | 2012 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folk Theatre Tradition of Yakshagana | self | Department of Performing Arts & One-day | University Level | 30.01.2024 | 30.01.2024 | 2024 |
| 2 | Play Production - MACBETH | Pondicherry University | Studio Theatre, Department of Performing Arts & 28 days | Regional | 14-12-2021 | 28-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 3 | Play Production by Shri.Santanu Bose | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 6 hours | University | 05-07-2021 | 06-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 4 | Lighting Design by T.Balasaravanan | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 6 hours | Pondicherry University | 08-07-2021 | 09-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 5 | Theatre In Education by Sumesh PB | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 3 Hours | Pondicherry University | 10-07-2021 | 10-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 6 | Design and Costume Design | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 6 hours | Pondicherry University | 12-07-2021 | 13-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 7 | Stylised Acting by Upendran & Anita.K | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 9 hours | Pondicherry University | 15-07-2021 | 16-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 8 | Therukuthu | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Online and 15 hours | University | 16-08-2021 | 20-08-2021 | 2021 |
| 9 | Scene Works | Pondicherry University | Online and 9 hours | University | 23-08-2021 | 25-08-2021 | 2021 |
| 10 | Mime | Pondicherry University | Online and 9 hours | University | 01-09-2021 | 03-09-2021 | 2021 |
| 11 | Puppet Theatre | Pondicherry University | Online and 9 hours | University | 06-09-2021 | 08-09-2021 | 2021 |
| 12 | Play Direction | Department of Performing Arts-Pondicherry University | Studio Theatre, Department of Performing Arts; One Week | University Level | 18-03-2019 | 25-03-2019 | 2019 |
| 13 | Scenic Design | Department of Performig Arts | Studio Theatre : 3 days | University Level | 16-12-2019 | 18-12-2019 | 2019 |
| 14 | Play Production by Philippe and Thiarry(France)- WHO AM I ? | School of Performing Arts | Department of Performing Arts; 30 days | International Level | 16-09-2019 | 16-10-2019 | 2019 |
| 15 | Movement for actors | Self | Department of Performing Arts; 1 day | International Level | 26-07-2019 | 26-07-2019 | 2019 |
| 16 | Realistic Acting | Self | Department of Performing Arts; 1 day | International Level | 10-07-2019 | 10-07-2019 | 2019 |
| 17 | Gil Alon (Israel) - A Creative Journey into the innermost intuition | Department of Performing Arts | Studio Theatre, Department of Performing Arts | University Level | 19-02-2019 | 28-02-2019 | 2019 |
| 18 | Play Production by Francesca(Italy)-A SERVANT WITH TWO BOSSES | School of Performing Arts | Department of Performing Arts | University Level | 10-12-2018 | 07-01-2019 | 2019 |
| 19 | Workshop of Mr.Otto Huber,Switzerland | Pondicherry University | Department of Performing Arts, 5 days | University Level | 02-02-2018 | 08-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 20 | workshop of Mr.Gil Alon,Israel | Pondicherry University | Department of Performing Arts, 7 days | University Level | 03-03-2018 | 09-03-2018 | 2018 |
| 21 | Oyilattam - Folk dance | Self | Department of Performing Arts , 3 days | University Level | 09-07-2018 | 11-07-2018 | 2018 |
| 22 | Workshop on Shadow Puppet Theatre | Self | Department of Performing Arts :2 days | University Level | 07-08-2018 | 08-08-2018 | 2018 |
| 23 | Workshop on Shadow Puppet Theatre | self | Department of Performing Arts, 2 day | University Level | 06-011-2017 | 07-11-2017 | 2017 |
| 24 | Workshop on Devarattam Dance | Navodhaya School, Kalapet,Puducherry | Navodhaya School, 5 days | College | 06-09-2013 | 13-09-2013 | 2013 |
| 25 | Workshop on Devarattam Dance | self | Department of Performing Arts, 5 days | University Level | 22-06-2013 | 26-06-2013 | 2013 |
| 26 | Workshop of Mr.Otto Huber,Switzerland | Pondicherry University | Department of Performing Arts, 3day | University Level | 23-01-2013 | 25-01-2013 | 2013 |
| 27 | Workshop on Thudumbu Percussion | Navodhaya School, Kalapet,Puducherry | Navodhaya School | College | 15-09-2012 | 21-09-2012 | 2012 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member in the Board of Studies | Tamilnadu Open University | 3 years (2.3.2020 - 1.3.2023) | Making Syllabus and Curriculum |
| 2 | Selection Committee Member | Department of Art & Culture , Government of Puducherry | 2017 - 2019 | Selecting Drama groups for Government Programmes |
| 3 | Selection Committee Member | Department of Art & Culture , Government of Puducherry | 2021-2022 | Selecting Drama groups for Government Programmes |
| 4 | Programme Advisory Committee - Regional Centre of Puducherry | Inira GandhiNational Centre for the Arts-New Delhi | 1 year | Guiding and Suggesting for promoting Academic and Cultural Activities in the Puducherry Region. |
| 5 | Member in the Board of Studies | Department of Performing Arts | 3 years [2022-25) | Introducing new courses, Curriculum design and updating the syllabi |
| 6 | Member in the Board of Studies | Department of Electronic Media and Communication | 3 years [2022-25) | Scrutinizing new courses' syllabus , Curriculum design and suggesting for updating the syllabi |
Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coordinator for PG Diploma in Theatre Arts(ADD ON - Evening Course) | 2012 - 2014 & 2009 - 2011 | Teaching and Administration activities |
| 2 | Department Library In-Charge | 2008 - 2013 and 2014 - 2016 & onwards | Up dating and Maintaining Library |
| 3 | Cultural Coordinator to Conference / Seminar Evening Programmes | 18-01-2013,05-03-2014 & 25-03-2014 | Organizing programmes for the Departments of Applied Psychology, Sociology & Chemistry |
| 4 | Vidhyalaya Management Committee Member and Parent Memberto KV No. 2 School | 2011-14 & 2017-18, 2018 -2021 | Attending Meetings, Admission, Interview to New Teachers Temporary Appoinments , Sports & Events |
| 5 | Member of the Special Board of Studies for Performing Arts | 2016 - 2019 | Attending the meetings, Interacting & Suggesting essential Modifications in the Syllabus |
| 6 | Special Invitee of the PG Board of Studies in Electronic Media | 2018- 2021 | ttending the meetings, Interacting & Suggesting essential Modifications in the Syllabus |
| 7 | Exams Coordinator | 2016 - 2020 | Conducting Exams with schedule on every end semester |
| 8 | D C Member for Departments: Tourism, Electronic Media , Physical Education, English and Tamil | 2012 - till date | Scrutinising the thesis works of scholars and suggestion givings |
| 9 | External Examiner to Barathiyar Palkalai Koodam | One day: 27.04.2018 | Conducting Make-up and Costume Exams |
| 10 | Tour Coordinator to Purisai Festival | 2 days : 5 & 6 October, 2019 | Managing with 24 students and Research scholars |
| 11 | Head(i/c), Department of Performing Arts | Sep.2019 onwards | Development activities, Academic and Administrative Activities in the Department |
| 12 | Coordinator for Performance Activities | June 2020 onwards | Monitoring the covid -19 awareness Programmes , Online Drama Festival 2020 & Minstel Programme in Online |
| 13 | Member of the PG Board of Studies in MassCommunication | 2021-2024 | Suggestions and modifications to strengthen and update the Syllabi . |
| 14 | Coordinator to convene the PG and School Board Meeting | 2021-2022 | Coordidating the Programmes |
| 15 | Member in Stock Verification Committee | 2014- 2015 | Registering and cHecking Stocks in the Department of Performing Arts,PU. |
| 16 | Industry Member to Borad of Studies in English(PG) of PG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. | 2009 -2011 | Updating Syllabus |
| 17 | External Examiner to School of Drama & Fine Arts, University of Calicut | 19.10.2009 to 22.10.2009 | Evaluating Students' Play Productions |
| 18 | Workshop Resource Person to School of Education, Pondicherry University | March 2011 | Lecture and Demonstration and Training to Students of Diploma in Preschool Education, Teachers of Preschool and the Care Takers of Daycare Centre |
| 19 | External Examiner for Evaluating PhD Theses | 2018, 2019,2021 | Department of Theatre Arts, Hyderabad Central University |
| 20 | Doctoral Committee Member to PhD Schoalr of Puducherry Institute of Linguistic and Culture | 2019 | Scrutinising and Evaluating the progression of Research Scholar Mr. Thampirasa Vivanantharasa(Sri Lanka) |
| 21 | External Examiner | 2020 (2 Months) | Evaluating PhD Thesis, Department of Theatre Arts,Calicut University, Kerala |
| 22 | External Examiner | 2022(6 Weeks) | Evaluating PhD Thesis, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Hyderabad |
| 23 | Head of the Cultural Committee for Hostel Day Celebrations, 2023 | 15 days | Conducting Cultural Competitions and Hostel Day's Cultural Events |
| 24 | Head of the Cultural Committee for Hostel Day Celebrations, 2024 | 6 days | Conducting Cultural Competitions and Hostel Day's Cultural Events |
| 25 | Course Teacher for Theatre in ITEP Programme | 2 months [April - May 2024 ] (2 Credits) | Teaaching-Training for Performances - Evaluating the students |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staged the Play Pratijna Yougantharayanam | 03-10-2011 to 06-11-2011 | Directing and coordinating the performances |
| 2 | Judge for PG Students’ Light Music & Dance Competition of Pondicherry University | 27.01.2015 & 16.02.2016 | One of the Judges in the Event |
| 3 | Organiser of Devarattam- Folk Dance Workshop by Kannan Kumar | One Week | Co- Teacher and Demonstrator |
| 4 | Advisor to Sangeet Natak Academi Theatre Festival , Puducherry,Nov.2016 | One Month | Suggesting New Theatre Groups and participating in their Meetings |
| 5 | Member of the Selection Committee of Sankaradass Swamigal Theatre Festival , 2017 | 20.02.2017 to 26.02.2017 | Selecting Eligible Theatre Groups from all over the state of Pondicherry |
| 6 | Expert in the field of Theatre for State Council of Education Research and Training,Chennai | 23.08.2018 | Orientation on Theatre , Kala Utsav, |
| 7 | Chief Guest | 04.04.2019: 3 hours | Speech after the play Performance of BBK Students |
| 8 | Ms.Jill Naverre , Special Lectures on Direction | 6 days : 18-22 & 25 March, 2019 | Coordinator |
| 9 | Faculty in charge for Play Performances | April 2018 - April 2019 | Coordinator |
| 10 | One of the Organisers in AATTAM 18 | 15.02.2018 - 16.03.2018 | Staged a Performance"JAI HIND" |
| 11 | Organizer of World Theatre Day Event : Special Lectures: Phillippe & Kherry-Auroville | 27.03.2018 | Coordinator of the event |
| 12 | Organisor of Children Play | One day:13.04.2018 | Organised the Play Performance of Mr.Kevin Jay Babu at Pondicherry University |
| 13 | Hostel Warden | 2019 - 2022 | Monitoring and Management of Kannadasan Boys Hostel |
| 14 | Observer for University Examinations | 20.06.2016 to 23.06.2016 | M.D.S. Examinations at MG PG Institute of Dental Science and Hospital, Puducherry. |
| 15 | Jury of Evaluation | 12.09.2018 | Jury to State Level One Act Play Competition at Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Puducherry |
| 16 | organiser of cultural Programme for International Conference of Department of Applied Psychology | 25.07.2011 | Organised play performance, Music and Dance Programme |
| 17 | Coordinator for Thudumbu Percussion Training Programme for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya,Puducherry | Feburary 2013 | Engaged Trainers and Monitored Training to 32 Boys & Girls |
| 18 | Chief Guest to CMP Sports meet at KV-2,Pondicherry University | 01.11.2014 | Delivered Felicitation Speech |
| 19 | Judge for the State level Theatre competition-Kala Utsav,Namakkal. | 30.10.2015 & 31.10.2015 | Evaluating the Play Performances |
| 20 | Coordinator for Cultural Programme to CARBO-XXX Conference of Department of Chemistry | 29.12.2015 | Organised music and dance programme |
| 21 | Judge for the State level Theatre competition-Kala Utsav, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Puducherry | 03.11.2017 | Judging the winners of the Drama Competition among the participated schools |
| 22 | Judge for cultural competition, Department of Tourism, Pondicherry University | 25.09.2017 | Judging the winners among the various departments' students of Pondicherry University |
| 23 | Chairman of the Board of Question Paper setters in BTA, Calicut University | 02.08.2017 to 31.08.2017 | Engaging Question paper setters and self to BTA Ist,IIIrd & V th Semesters |
| 24 | Election Officer for Students Council Election,Pondicherry University-2014,2016 | 20.12.2014, 17.10.2017 | Conducting and Delaring the Winner of the election in School of Performing Arts |
| 25 | Observer for University Students Council Election- 2018,2019 | Oct.2018 & Sep.2019 | Observer to Ramanujam School of Mathematics,Pondicherry University |
| 26 | Course Coordinator for Research Scholars of Department of Performing Arts | 18.09.2017 to 25.011.2017 | Coordinating the total of 30 sessions of various Resource Persons' Research Methodology |
| 27 | organiser of cultural Programme for Ek Bharath Shresht Bharath 2018-KV -2 , Pondicherry University | 05.11.2018 | Organised music, dance and Play performances to the KV Students of Jammu |
| 28 | Theatre Resource Person to Azim Premji Foundation's Learning Festival for Children | 22.01.2018 to 25.01.2018 | Conducted sessions on Mime Theatre for Children of Government schools of Puducherry |
| 29 | Judge for singing competition in Mathrbhasha Diwas | 12.04.2018 | Judging the Winner among the students singers of the Department of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University |
| 30 | Judge for Poster and Cartoon Competitions of the International Women's day celebrations-2019 | 10th March 2019 | Judging the winners among the various departments' student Participants of Pondicherry University |
| 31 | Observer for Central Teacher Eligibility Test | 07.12.2018 to 09.12.2018 | Observer to Central Borad of Secondary Education |
| 32 | Judge to Painting & Poster Making Competitions | 2021(3 day) | Judging the Prize winners of Competition in Wildlife ,Department of Ecology, Pondicherry University. |
| 33 | Judge to Painting & Poster Making Competitions | 2021(2 day) | Judging the Prize winners of the Competitions to School of Education, Pondicherry University |
| 34 | Judge to Painting & Poster Making Competitions | 2021(1 day) | Judging the Prize winners of the Competitions among University Staffs , Organised by Students' Welfare, Pondicherry University |
| 35 | Warden to Kannadasan Boys Hostel | 2022-2023 | Monitoring and Management of Kannadasan Boys Hostel |
| 36 | Performance of the Experimental play " Prahalada" at Bharat Nivas, Auroville | October 2023 | Training and directing |
Collaboration with Institution/Industry
| S.No | Collaborator Name | Designation | Institution/Industry | Type | Nature of Collaboration | Period of Collaboration | Visits to Collaborating Institution / Industry |
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | From Date | To Date | |||||||
| 1 | Deparment of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University | Head-I/c | Department of Art & Culture, Government of of Puducherry | NATIONAL | Online Drama Festival 2020-Making | 23-11-2020 | 02-12-2020 | 19-11-2020 | 03-12-2020 | Organising an Online Drama Festival 2020 in collaboration with Department of Art& Culture, Govt of Puducherry & South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur. |
| 2 | Deparment of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University | Head-I/c | Department of Art & Culture, Government of of Puducherry | NATIONAL | Online Drama Festival 2022 | 31-12-2021 | 06-02-2022 | 27-12-2021 | 30-12-2021 | Organising an Online Drama Festival 2020 in collaboration with Department of Art& Culture, Govt of Puducherry & South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur |
| 3 | Dr Mariana Baruco Machado Andraus | Professor | Department of Performig Arts , University of Campinas, Brazil | INTERNATIONAL | Creating Online Intercultural Performances | 09-06-2021 | 05-01-2023 | online | online | It is an Online mode of collaboration - Research forum for Intercultural Performance studies. |
Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
| S.No | Title of the FDP | Organiser | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refresher Course in Education and Tchno-Pedagogy, Batch-II | UGC-HRDC, University of Madras | Online | Two Weeks | 16-11-2022 | 29-11-2022 | 2022 |
| 2 | Virtual Workshop on Enhancing ITC skills of Educators for blended and Online Teaching | Ramanujam School of Mathematical Science & EMRC | Online | 3 days | 23-07-2020 | 25-07-2020 | 2020 |
| 3 | Mahabharata Immersion | Ritambhara | Ritambhara Ashramam, Kotagiri | one week | 22-07-2018 | 28-07-2018 | 2018 |
| 4 | Mahabharata Immersion | Ritambhara | Ritambhara Ashramam, Kotagiri | one week | 18-02-2018 | 24-02-2018 | 2018 |
| 5 | Mahabharata Immersion | Ritambhara | Kothagiri | One Week | 02-07-2017 | 08-07-2017 | 2017 |
| 6 | Refresher Course in Research Methodology | UGC-Academic Staff College | Ranchi University, Ranchi | 21 Days | 08-07-2016 | 28-07-2016 | 2016 |
| 7 | National Workshop on Emerging Trends in Information Trchnology in University Management (STP) | UGC-Academic Staff College | Pondicherry University | 7 Days | 03-09-2013 | 10-09-2013 | 2013 |
| 8 | Refresher Course in Social Sciences | UGC-Academic Staff College | Pondicherry University | 21 Days | 20-12-2011 | 09-01-2012 | 2012 |
| 9 | Workshop for Research Guides | UGC-Academic Staff College | Pondicherry University | 2 Day | 10-09-2009 | 11-09-2009 | 2009 |
| 10 | Orientation Programme | UGC-Academic Staff College | Pondicherry University | 28 days | 03-06-2008 | 30-06-2008 | 2008 |
Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
| S.No | Name of the Programme | No. of Participants | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year | Revenue Generated |
|---|
Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
| S.No | IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
| S.No | Name of the Programme | Period of the Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | ||