[Reader-list] NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA, NEW DELHI:THREE YEAR DIPLOMA IN DRAMATIC ARTS(2011-2014) ADMISSION NOTICE/ INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THEATRE GARAGE PROJECT in APRIL 2011

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The National School of Drama, a central autonomous institution, fully 
funded by the Government of India Ministry of Culture, invites 
applications for admission to its three year diploma course (full 
time-residential) in Dramatic Arts. The course starts from July 2010 
and aims at training students to become professionals in the area of 
acting, design and other theatre related disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY: Essential Qualifications:

1. Graduation in any subject from a recognized University in India & 
abroad.

2. Participation in at least 6 theatre productions.

3. Working knowledge of Hindi & English.



AGE LIMIT as on 1.7.2011 Minimum 20 years Maximum 30 years
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC / ST candidates 
only.

RESERVATION FOR SC/ST/OBC:
Out of 26 seats, 4 seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the 
scheduled castes; 1 seat is reserved for scheduled tribes and 5 seats 
are reserved for OBC (except Creamy Layer as notified by the 
Government) as per Govt. of India rules.

SELECTION:
An Expert Committee constituted by the School will assess the aptitude 
and talent of the candidates & its decision will be final. Any 
CANVASSING in this regard will be treated as a disqualification.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: Hindi / English

CENTRES FOR PRELIMINARY TEST:
A preliminary test will be conducted at five centres i.e. Delhi, 
Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai & Guwahati. The candidates qualifying in 
this test will have to attend a workshop of 4 or 5 days in the School 
premises for their final selection for which they will be paid D.A. and 
II class train / bus fare from the place of their residence to Delhi & 
back by the shortest route on submission of ticket / cash receipt. The 
candidates will also be provided accommodation on a modest sharing 
basis during the workshop.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
All selected students will be given a monthly scholarship of Rs. 6000/- 
to meet their academic and other expenses.

PHYSICAL FITNESS:
The students selected for admission will be required to undergo a 
medical test for physical fitness. The preliminary selection is subject 
to clearance of the fitness test.

HOW TO APPLY:

To receive the application form and prospectus (in English & Hindi) by 
post, please write to The Academics Department, National School of 
Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi-1 with a crossed 
Demand Draft /Pay Order, payable at Delhi, of Rs. 225/- (Rupees two 
hundred twenty five only) including postal charges, in favour of The 
Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi. All requests for 
receiving the form by post should reach the school by 31.03.11.

The application form & prospectus will also be available from the Book 
Shop of the National School of Drama from 25.03.11 to 20.04.10 on cash 
payment of Rs. 150/- between 10.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. & 2.00 P.M. to 
5.00 P.M. on working days.

The application form can also be downloaded from the school website 
www.nsd.gov.in. The downloaded application form should be sent 
alongwith a Demand Draft of Rs. 150/- in favour of The Director, 
National School of Drama, New Delhi in an envelope titled 'Application 
for Admission-2011-2014'. Forms sent in envelopes without this will not 
be entertained.

Application forms dully filled in must reach The Assistant Registrar 
(Academics) National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas 
Road, New Delhi-1 on or before 25.04.11. No application will be 
entertained after this date.

Applicants who have been applying for the last 3 years but did not 
qualify in the preliminary interview need not apply. However, 
applicants who qualified in the preliminary interview but could not 
clear the final interview for the last 2 years may apply.

Download Application form: 
http://web706.246.new.ocpwebserver.com/App_submit.aspx

Download Prospectus:   
http://nsd.gov.in/NSD_prospectus_spread_%20for_web_2011.pdf
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INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THEATRE GARAGE PROJECT in APRIL 2011

VISION STATEMENT:
Theatre Garage Project aims to contribute to Indian Theatre by 
establishing ‘Red Nose Clowning’ as a liberating tool of expression for 
society and creating spaces to explore, experiment and synthesize Red 
Nose Clowning with all art streams

MISSION:
Establishing the Red Nose Clowning form in India that will take the 
concept to different regions and stimulate other art practitioners. It 
will create physical spaces for artistic collaboration

INTRODUCTION:
Theatre Garage Project is brainchid of NSD & LAMDA graduate Ashwath 
Bhatt. This project started in 2007 with support of Ashish Arora/ 
Himalayan Village Sonapani.

The philosophy behind this work is 'Finding something in nothing'. 
People from various places in India have flocked to this 'empty space' 
to redefine and rediscover themselves. The aim to have four garages in 
a year with different themes. The whole team of TGP is working towards
RAISING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WORKING HALL Through LAUGH 1000 
campaign.

TEAM:
Rohit Sharma
Malvika Vazalwar
Vivek Kumar
Natraj Hasrat
Titas Dutta
Sagnik Chakrobarty
Richi Agarwal
Chandrashekhar Sharma

Contact Info

Email:sagnik1987chakrabarty at gmail.com, 
ashwathbhatt at yahoo.co.inOffice:0120-2691491 / 6517593

Mask Players announces 7th edition of ‘Theatre Garage Project'. Theatre 
Garage Project 2011 will be conducted in April with focus on Voice/Body 
(based on Alexander Technique), Theatre Clowning and Acting. The aim of 
this workshop is to work intensely for two weeks, away from the 
distractions of city life. It will be run in the format of a theatre 
camp, deep inside Himalayan forest near Ramgarh- Uttarakhand which is 
eight hours from Delhi.

Theatre Garage was conceived in 2007 by NSD & LAMDA (London) graduate 
Ashwath Bhatt with the sole aim of strengthening theatre training in 
India. Its essence lies in breaking patterns, observing life, 
understanding self & human processes coupled with intensive voice/body 
and performance training. Earlier 'Garages' have seen a fusion of 
cultures – enthusiasts have flocked from places like Delhi, Kolkata, 
Mumbai, Siliguri, Lucknow, Assam, Kashmir and so on.


Registrations are open for amateurs as well as professionals. Maximum 
participants will be 10. You pay for workshop, accommodation and food - 
Rs. 9000/-

Facilities are basic so people with passion for acting and explorative 
work apply.

Contact:
Ashwath Bhatt- 09819678577 (Mumbai)
Vivek- 08010004096 (Delhi)
ashwathbhatt at yahoo.co.in

Limited places. Rush!!!