Let's Talk Musicals: Kutyattam Sanskrit Theatre

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Kutyattam Sanskrit Theatre

Spectacle has played a great part in theatre since its origin. No where is this more evident than in Asian cultures, particularly in the theatre of India. India has what is arguably the largest film industry in the world; a film industry which has, over years, evolved from earlier traditions including Parsi and ancient Sanskrit theatre. The 2200 year old tradition of Sanskrit Theatre, which gave prominence to 'spectacle' in the form of elaborate costumes and makeup, as well as through music and dance, has all but died out. Only five known institutions still offer the necessary training to perform Sanskrit, making the performances rare and all the more spectacular. In this short documentary, we can experience the detailed beauty of the Kutyattam Sanskrit theatre and delve deeper into its roots in Indian Culture.

http://www.unesco.org/archives/multimedia/index.php?s=films_details&id_page=33&id_film=9

2 comments:

KateBlackburnMarch 12, 2012 at 2:42 PM
I vote for you. Very interesting!
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Makayla MooreMarch 13, 2012 at 9:31 PM
A video and a summary;just the way I like it! You get my vote. I learned that the Kutiyattam Sanskrit theatre is the oldest living theatre in India and the access to performances is limited because it is sacred. Too bad it is short funding!
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