The Stage (Rangomancho): An English translation of Rabindranath Tagore’s article Rangomancho

Abstract

The present English translation of Rabindranath Tagore’s article Rangomancho originally written in Bengali provides special attention to the importance of dialogues in framing the identity of the actors on stage. Further, the translation here talks about different methodologies of stage performances with particular reference to the role of an audience in making the performance successful. In the end, the translation provides a picturesque presentation of the role of Jatra in making the theatrical performance cost-effective and audience-centric simultaneously.

Keywords

• performance
• stage
• jatra