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Theatre Studies, Class XI

First Edition: June 2015 CBSE, Delhi, India

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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

PREAMBLE

1WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN

SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens :

JUSTICE, social, economic and political;

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all

2 FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT,

ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

Chapter IV A

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

ARTICLE 51A

Fundamental Duties - It shall be the duty of every citizen of India-

(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;

(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wild life and to have compassion for living creatures;

(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;

1(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his/her child or, as the case may be,

ward between age of 6 and 14 years.

1. Subs, by the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act. 1976, sec. 2, for "Sovereign Democratic Republic” (w.e.f. 3.1.1977)

2. Subs, by the Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act. 1976, sec. 2, for "unity of the Nation” (w.e.f. 3.1.1977)

1. Subs. by the Constitution (Eighty - Sixth Amendment) Act, 2002

Preface The CBSE's Theatre Studies curriculum for class XI and XII stands out for its strong dynamism,

continuous evolution and development. The word "theatre" as derived from the ancient Greek

èÝá?ñov (théatron-a place for viewing), itself from èåÜoµáé (theáomai - to see, to watch, to

observe). Theatre Studies is an interdisciplinary field, encompassing social, historical, literary

and other contexts, as well as semiotics and aesthetics.

The course aims to encourage and engage student through intellectual and physical

approaches to explore diverse cultural forms, historical traditions, and contemporary life. The

course usually includes both the theoretical aspect of theatre-making and the practical study of

stage, theatre technology, dramaturgy and directing. The study of theatre is interdisciplinary

in scope and global in perspective. Students are also expected to take courses in cognate

disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Political Science, Film, Art, Literature,

and Foreign Languages. Theatre claims a rich history and literature and an equally rich

repertoire of embodied knowledge and theory. The subject emphasizes the reciprocal

relationship between practice and scholarly study, while stressing creative critical thinking.

Theatre Studies is a discipline which is grounded in artistic enquiry, theatre history, culture

and performance analysis, and informed by research, practice and reflection. Through a series

of academic, practical and professional approaches, the Theatre Studies course provides an

enviable experience of both making and reflecting on the significance of theatre today. This

combines cutting edge theatre research with the creation and development of new works for

the theatre and offers new approaches to the study and interpretation of the wealth of world

drama.

The course focuses on areas like the introduction to theatre, its forms, styles and architecture,

knowing about history of Indian, Western and Asian theatre, study of Indian folk and street

theatre and Indian theatre to films.

Theatre Studies also provides students with a firm foundation in the study and practice of

theatre arts and helps to meet the demands of the creative and cultural industries. The Course

prepares students and open pathways to pursue many professional careers within the field, by

focusing on disciplines such as direction, dramaturgy, stage management, play writing,

theatre history and theory, film direction, script writing, cinematography, teaching, media

including radio, television, journalism and other forms of advertising.

This book would never have been possible but for the sincere effort, devotion and leadership of

Mr. D.T. Sudharsan Rao, Joint Secretary & In-charge (Academics and Training), CBSE, The

National School of Drama, Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Education Officer with his team, the schools that

have taken Theatre Studies as a pilot project and stood with us unconditionally and eminent

theatre personalities of the country. Any further suggestions are welcome and would be

incorporated in the future editions.

Chairperson, CBSE

Crosswords

AcknowledgementAdvisory Panel

Cover Page

Cover Back Inner

çDr. Satbir Bedi, IAS, Chairperson, CBSE

çMr. D.T. Sudharsan Rao, Joint Secretary & In-charge (Academics and Training)

Monitoring and Editing Board

Material Production

çPahul Singh, Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Vidyalaya, Jaipur

çTanessa Puri, R.N. Podar School, Mumbai

Poem

çSohila Singh, St. Anselm's Pink City School, Jaipur

çPhoto Courtesy: Mount Carmel School, Dwarka and Devagiri CMI Public School

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çMount Carmel School, Anand Niketan

çMount Carmel School, Dwarka

çNational School of Drama

çSaharanpur Sahodya Complex

çBCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana

çCambridge School, Noida

çDelhi Public School, Mathura Road Delhi

çDevagiri CMI Public School, Kozhikode, Kerala

Sanskar School, Jaipur ç

çImago Media Company

çStep By Step High School, Jaipur

çS.V. Public School, Jaipur

çSt. Thomas School, Shimla

çSt. Anselm's Pink City School, Jaipur

çTagore International School, Jaipur

çUttam School for Girls, Ghaziabad

G.D. Goenka Public School, Ghaziabad

çMs. Rajeswary P. SwamyEducation Officer, CBSE

çMr. Sandeep SethiEducation Officer, CBSE

çMs. Neha Sharma, Deputy Director

çProf. Tripurari Sharma

çMs. Vandana Indoria Kaushik, Consultant, CBSE

çArvind Verma, Consultant (Inlay Page)

çMr. Hemant Thapliyal

çFr. Edward Oliveira

çDr. Pawan Shyoran

çDr. Laique Hussain

çMs. Disha Grover

çMs. Deepa Wadhwa

çMr. Milind Inamdar

çMr. Dinesh Pradhan

çMr. Shiva Prasad Tumu

çMr. Saleem Arif

çMr. Madhav Singh

çMs. Ritu Rana

çMs. Ragni

çIan Joseph Parnell

çJairoop Jeevan

çSurabhi Snehi Padhy

ContentIntroduction to Theatre

Forms and Styles of Theatre

Theatre Architecture

History of Indian Theatre

Indian Folk and Street Theatre

Survey of Asian Theatre

History of Western Theatre

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Guidelines for Classes XI-XII

UNIT-8 Theatre to Films

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