An interview of Vinay Sharma

Abstract

This interview mainly highlights the current trends in the field of Indian English play, the stage and different theatrical aspects. Vinay Sharma is an actor, a theatre director and a writer who has a major role to play in the development of the Padatik theatre group in Kolkata. Here he talks about his theatrical motivation, inspiration and how the whole concept of proscenium theatre has undergone a major change in the last 20 years. Moreover, he also talks about instinct and intuition while channelizing the creative potential in any play. The overall interview talks about the changing scenario with reference to theatre, performance, stage and audience.

Keywords

• theatre
• indian english drama
• proscenium