| Gurukul: School of Theatre
NEPAL'S FIRST THEATRE SCHOOL
 The
gurukul: A traditional concept…
Before Nepal had western-style schools providing formal education,
we had other centres of learning. One was the Gurukul, an ashram
where a kul guru - a principal guru or sage - would teach in his
own way. Classes did not take place in classrooms, nor did they
take place through formal teaching. Students lived and worked at
the ashram - cooking meals, serving the guru, and collecting alms.
The learning went beyond the boundaries of subjects to educate entire
human beings.
… for a modern school
The Aarohan Theatre Group has adapted the concept of Gurukul to
modern times. We run a full-time two-year theatre course, with classes
ranging from acting and world theatre to yoga and martial arts.
But we still hold on to the heart of the Gurukul concept. The students
live at the school and manage the centre themselves, cleaning, supervising
various departments, and participating in theatre productions. The
school does not teach theatre skills alone. We also believe that
theatre is the strong means of promoting human values. Theatre should
always remain close to the aspirations and experience of human life.
A good theatre worker is a fundamentally good human being.
Gurukul offers
- A two-year residential course
- Short courses
- Theatre and musical performances
- Seminars and lectures
- Theatre festivals
Our two-year residential course
1. Dramatic literature
World theatre history and contemporary theatre
Theatre traditions of Asia; especiallly South Asia
Nepali theatre
2. Acting
Voice and speech
Schools of acting, including Natya Shrastha
Observing life and improvisation
3. Physical preparation
Yoga and martial arts
Movement, dance and mime
4. Music
5. Visual Arts
Painting and masks
6. Creative writing
7. Direction
Interpretation and presentation
8. Theatre techniques
Light, set and sound
Make-up, costume and property
Production management
9. Nepali voices
Courses in Nepal's diverse artistic traditions
Theatre festivals
Internships and exposure
10. Theatre as politics
Historical and social studies
Pedagogy of the Oppressed and critical analysis
Conflict transormation
Street Theatre
Theatre of the Oppressed
Alternative theatre
11. Personal growth and skills
12. Seminars, study groups, workshops, field visits, research,
productions, and international exchange
Rental of Gurukul facilities
Gurukuls facilities are available on rent for seminars, workshops,
artistic productions, etc.
We have two main halls available.
Sama Theatre Hall: Theatre hall with a capacity of 250 people
Gopal Yonjan Hall: Seminar/Rehearsal/Discussion/Lecture hall
Availability depends on current productions and trainings. Canteen
services and drinking water can be arranged.
Contact Basantha Bhatta for more information at 4466956.
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