Mrinalini Ranjan Class - XII - Vasant Valley School - Theatre in Delhi

Mrinalini Ranjan

- 16 yrs, currently studying at Vasant Valley School, Std. XII. (has taken up humanities with mathematics)
- has previously resided in Hartlepool (England), Ludhiana (Punjab), and Albuquerque and Dallas, Texas (USA)
- has keen interest in history, art, culture, hobbies include reading, music, writing and art
- ambition: join the civil services and become inherent member of administrative service

AIM

1. To research on all major organisations promoting theatre in Delhi
- To also research about their aims and motivations as well as recruiting schemes
  (eg. IPTA-indian peoples theatre association NSD, Triveni Kala Sangam etc)

2. look into the different types of theatre prevailent in Delhi ie:
-  mainstream theatre
-  street plays (those with a) political message and those with b) social message)
-  plays for children
-  folk theatre

3. Create a Database of
a) All theatre groups in Delhi
b) Theatre personalities based in Delhi and associated within Delhi
c) Theatre workshops being held in Delhi
d) Auditoriums and places where plays etc. can be viewed by an audience

INTERVIEW

- leading personalities associated with theatre in Delhi.