Department Of Theatre Studies, Christ University

"I don't want realism. I want magic!" -
- Blanche DuBois

Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire", a modern American drama, follows Blanche DuBois' perfect delusion being torn down only to be rebuilt again. The realistic set, dim lighting and music added the magic it requires. Late HOD Prof. Esther Yates was fully immersed during rehearsals when it came to the music or dances, and it reflected beautifully on stage.

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A beautiful production by the first batch of TEP, graduated in the year 2018.

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Directed by: Kajol Chugh ( )

Date: 19 September 2016

"I don't want realism. I want magic!" - Blanche DuBois ~ Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire", a modern American drama, follows Blanche DuBois' perfect delusion being torn down only to be rebuilt again. The realistic set, dim lighting and music added the magic it requires. Late HOD Prof. Esther Yates was fully immersed during rehearsals when it came to the music or dances, and it reflected beautifully on stage. ~ A beautiful production by the first batch of TEP, graduated in the year 2018. ~ Directed by: Kajol Chugh (@thekajolchugh ) Co-directed by: Tanya Patil (@marvelous_miss_basil ) ~ Date: 19 September 2016 ~ #AStreetcarNamedDesire #TennesseeWilliams #AmericanDrama #BlancheDuBois #StanleyKowalski #StellaKowalski #Theatre #YouthTheatre #BangaloreTheatre #TheatreStudies #TheatreArtists #IndianActors #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TEP #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #ClassProduction #Actors #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents

“Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.”

- The Crucible / Reverend Hale
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Excerpts from Arthur Miller was the theme for the class production by the last TCE batch that graduated in May 2017. The two chosen texts were Death of a Salesman and The Crucible.

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Death of a Salesman talk about the alienation of conformity placed on individuals making parallels in both modern and historic societies apparent.

Both his protagonists ( W***y Loman and John Proctor) act as an allegory of our times. While the death of a salesman depicts the futility of the American dream, The Crucible aims to showcase the American intolerance and resulting hysteria, still seen today.
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Directed by: Freya Kothari ( )
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Date: 21st September 2015
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“Until an hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven.” - The Crucible / Reverend Hale ~ Excerpts from Arthur Miller was the theme for the class production by the last TCE batch that graduated in May 2017. The two chosen texts were Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and Death of a Salesman talk about the alienation of conformity placed on individuals making parallels in both modern and historic societies apparent. Both his protagonists ( W***y Loman and John Proctor) act as an allegory of our times. While the death of a salesman depicts the futility of the American dream, The Crucible aims to showcase the American intolerance and resulting hysteria, still seen today. ~ Directed by: Freya Kothari (@periperifreyy ) ~ Date: 21st September 2015 ~ #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TEP #TCE #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #ClassProduction #Actors #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy #arthurmiller #deathofasalesman

"I'm breathing . . . Are you breathing too? . . . It's nice, isn't it? It isn't difficult to keep alive, friends just don't -make trouble-or if you must make trouble, make the sort of trouble that's expected. Well, I don't need to tell you that. Good night. If we should bump into one another, recognize me" - A Man for All Seasons

A man for all seasons was the 5th mega production and the final play for the pioneering batch of the Department of Theatre studies. The mega production was directly overseen by the late Mrs. Esther Yates. It was a production that was not only a milestone but also paved way for what's to come with the next batch of 3rd years.

Director: Late Mrs Esther Yates
Asst. Directors: Rajarshi Banerjee and Shannon Court

"I'm breathing . . . Are you breathing too? . . . It's nice, isn't it? It isn't difficult to keep alive, friends just don't -make trouble-or if you must make trouble, make the sort of trouble that's expected. Well, I don't need to tell you that. Good night. If we should bump into one another, recognize me" - A Man for All Seasons . A man for all seasons was the 5th mega production and the final play for the pioneering batch of the Department of Theatre studies. The mega production was directly overseen by the late Mrs. Esther Yates. It was a production that was not only a milestone but also paved way for what's to come with the next batch of 3rd years. . Director: Late Mrs Esther Yates Associate Directors: Rajarshi Banerjee and Shannon Court @raja_uzumaki @shannonridgecourt Assistant Directors: Malini Malaviya and Anubhav Seth @malaviyamalini @foodhavoc_anubhav . #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TEP #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #ClassProduction #Actors #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

"But, tears were not the things to find their way to Mr. Bumble's soul; his heart was waterproof."
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Oliver Twist. The first musical performed by the Pioneering batch and coincidentally one of their last two class productions as students of the Department of Theatre Studies. These students were the very same ones that had the distinct opportunity to participate in an exchange with Liverpool Hope University in the UK. Having watched WestEnd musicals in London and with Late Professor Esther Yates as their mentor, it was truly a special play.
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Director - Rohini Raja ()
Assistant Directors- Subhiksha Sahay and Rini Alphonsa Joseph and
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"But, tears were not the things to find their way to Mr. Bumble's soul; his heart was waterproof." ~ Oliver Twist. The first musical performed by the Pioneering batch and coincidentally one of their last two class productions as students of the Department of Theatre Studies. These students were the very same ones that had the distinct opportunity to participate in an exchange with Liverpool Hope University in the UK. Having watched WestEnd musicals in London and with Late Professor Esther Yates as their mentor, it was truly a special play. ~ Director - Rohini Raja (@rohini_rema_raja) Assistant Directors- Subhiksha Sahay and Rini Alphonsa Joseph @subhiksha_sahay and @kaatukozhi ~ #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TEP #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #ClassProduction #Actors #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

"I am lost and I have nothing to give to you. I was hoping you could help me."
- Francis, 'Toujours'

'Toujours' is an original script following the parallel stories of two estranged lovers through their separation. The romantic drama features recognisable characters reimagined from classic literary works over the last few hundred years.

Directed by Lavanya Krishna
Date: 29 September 2015

"I am lost and I have nothing to give to you. I was hoping you could help me." - Francis, 'Toujours' 'Toujours' is an original script following the parallel stories of two estranged lovers through their separation. The romantic drama features recognisable characters reimagined from classic literary works over the last few hundred years. Directed by Lavanya Krishna Date: 29 September 2015 #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TEP #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #Toujours #ClassProduction #Actors #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

"Talent is cheap but dedication is expensive."
- Michelangelo (Agony and the Ecstasy)
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Agony and the Ecstasy was the annual production for the TCE batch, it was adapted from the book by Irving Stone and staged for the first time ever.
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Directed by : Esther Yates
Date : 15 Feburary 2015
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"Talent is cheap but dedication is expensive." - Michelangelo (Agony and the Ecstasy) ~ Agony and the Ecstasy was the annual production for the TCE batch, it was adapted from the book by Irving Stone and staged for the first time ever. ~ Directed by : Esther Yates Assistant Directors: Aman Saini and Aswin Varrier @a.man.in.the.mirror @aswinvarrier ~ Date : 15 Feburary 2015 ~ #tce#theatre#acting#loveforacting#production#christuniversity#agonyandtheecstasy#stage#bangalore#play#irvingstone#throwback#loveforacting#theatrelove#bangaloretheatre #alyquepadamsee

"Curse that Aladdin and his accursed genie."
- Jafar (Réchauffé)
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Réchauffé was the first Class Production by the second batch of TCE, i.e., TCE'2017.
The play is set in a world where everyone's favourite fairytale characters co-exist, Hansel and Gretel go on a magical adventure that takes them across the lands and puts them to the test against the devious Jafar and the wicked Evil Queen.
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Directed by: Ninad Samaddar ()
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Date: 20th September 2014
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"Curse that Aladdin and his accursed genie." - Jafar (Réchauffé) ~ Réchauffé was the first Class Production by the second batch of TCE, i.e., TCE'2017. The play is set in a world where everyone's favourite fairytale characters co-exist, Hansel and Gretel go on a magical adventure that takes them across the lands and puts them to the test against the devious Jafar and the wicked Evil Queen. ~ Directed by: Ninad Samaddar (@ninadsamaddar) ~ Date: 20th September 2014 ~ #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TCE #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #Rechauffe #ClassProduction #Actors #frame #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #theatrestudies #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

No, truly; for the truest poetry is the most feigning,
and lovers are given to poetry; and what they swear in poetry may
be said as lovers they do feign" - Touchstone (As You Like It)
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As You Like It, written by William Shakespeare was performed by the pioneering batch of TCE, Christ University in September, directed by one of the students, Mr. Arjun Pathni. As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's most well known comedies.
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Directed by: Arjun Pathni (TCE Pioneering batch)
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Date: 22nd September, 2014
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"No, truly; for the truest poetry is the most feigning, and lovers are given to poetry; and what they swear in poetry may be said as lovers they do feign" - Touchstone (As You Like It) ~ As You Like It, written by William Shakespeare was performed by the pioneering batch of TCE, Christ University in September, directed by one of the students, Mr. Arjun Pathni. As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's most well known comedies. ~ Directed by: Arjun Pathni (TCE Pioneering batch) ~ Date: 22nd September, 2014 ~ #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TCE #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #Anointing #Actors #frame #cinema #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #theatrestudies #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

"Our confidence is not in what we have, but He who freely gave us what we have. If God's will is in your little stones, they will surely bring down giant Goliaths... but you have to make the throw!"
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'The Anointing,' was the first ever Mega Production showcased by the Department. It was directed by our beloved founder, Late Esther Yates and was presented by the first batch of our department, i.e., TCE'2016 along with the active involvement and participation of 350 students from across the university.
The play follows the biblical story of David and Goliath up until the coronation of Solomon.
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Directed by: Late Esther Yates
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Date: 1st March, 2014
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"Our confidence is not in what we have, but He who freely gave us what we have. If God's will is in your little stones, they will surely bring down giant Goliaths... but you have to make the throw!" ~ 'The Anointing,' was the first ever Mega Production showcased by the Department. It was directed by our beloved founder, Late Esther Yates and was presented by the first batch of our department, i.e., TCE'2016 along with the active involvement and participation of 350 students from across the university. The play follows the biblical story of David and Goliath up until the coronation of Solomon. ~ Directed by: Late Esther Yates ~ Date: 1st March, 2014 ~ #Throwback #ThrowbackPosts #TCE #TheatreStudies #ChristUniversity #Anointing #Actors #frame #cinema #dramatic #stageplay #director #theatre #theatrelove #theatrestudies #art #artists #theatrekids #bangaloretheatre #theatreartists #theatrestudents #classicaltheatre #westerntheatre #acting #loveforacting #loveacting #actingforlife #monologue #comedy #tragedy

“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players…” ~

First batch shall always be special ~ they were the ‘babies’ of our beloved Late HOD Prof. Esther Yates
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Throwback to SPOTLIGHT 2015.
-‘As You Like It’ by Shakespeare
Class Production of 2015.

Directed by : Arjun Pathni
Assistant Directors : Aparna Bharathan and Niriksha Segu

~ “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players…” ~ First batch shall always be special ~ they were the ‘babies’ of our beloved Late HOD Prof. Esther Yates ~ Throwback to SPOTLIGHT 2015. -‘As You Like It’ by Shakespeare Class Production of 2015. Directed by : Arjun Pathni Assistant Directors : Aparna Bharathan and Niriksha Segu #stageplay #worldtheatre #theatreartist #stageplay #videography #creative #instachallenge #iconic #love #freedom #pain #bangaloretheatre #shakespeare #globetheatre #royalshakespearecompany #asyoulikeit #artists #stage #instadaily #lightsandmusic #camera #instalove

"All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.”

First batch shall always be special ~ they were the ‘babies’ of our beloved Late HOD Prof. Esther Yates

Throwback to SPOTLIGHT 2015.
-‘As You Like It’ by Shakespeare
Class Production of 2015.

Directed by : Arjun Pathni
Assistant Directors : Aparna Bharathan and Niriksha Segu

Love

"Love is awful. It's painful. It's frightening."

challenge has been accepted!

Watch our TCE batch of 2016 come together and present this iconic Priest's speech from .

Post a monologue of yourself on either Instagram or Facebook and tag with and get a chance to be featured on our page!

They have accepted the challenge. Will you?





https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_m6JP6DPl1/?igshid=u4vijk56g5zo

"Love is awful. It's painful. It's frightening." #WeSpeakInMonologues challenge has been accepted! ~ Watch our TCE batch of 2016 come together and present this iconic Priest's speech from #Fleabag. ~ Post a monologue of yourself on either Instagram or Facebook and tag @theatrestudies_cu with #WeSpeakInMonologues and get a chance to be featured on our page! ~ They have accepted the challenge. Will you? ~ #ChallengeYou ~ #tce2016 #theatrestudies #bangalore #actinglife #challengeaccepted #getfeatured #monologuechallenge #graduation #positivity #love #theaterkids #actingaudition #love #worldtheatre #bangaloretheatre #iconic #monologue