Subodh Patnaik (theatre director) explained

Subodh Patnaik
Birth Date:1964 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Puri, Odisha
Spouse:Mamata Pradhan
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Theatre director, Playwright
Alma Mater:Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
Years Active:1986-present
Known For:Indian Folk Drama

Subodh Patnaik (Oriya: ସୁବୋଧ ପଟନାଏକ) is an Indian theatre director and playwright from Odisha.[1] He is the founder of Bhubaneswar-based theatre group Natya Chetana and theatre village 'Natya Grama' .Patnaik is the only theatre personality from Odisha to tour all the continents.[2] [3]

Early life

Born in Puri in 1964, to veterinary Dr Pramod Chandra Patnaik and Dr Sashi Prava Patnaik. He was graduated from the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Odisha. He had a knowledge about street theatre, so he had gone New Delhi to learn prior to 1986. After return from New Delhi, he formed the theatre group Natya Chetana on 10 November 1986. Most of his Play based on social awareness.[4]

Career

He has formed Natya Chetana,a theatre group consisting of total of 25 artists of which 18 are men and 7 women.[5] A theatre village is also established by this 25-year old group called Natya Garma.[6] His play "Sindhi" was premiered on 9 June 2016 in Kalikasthan, Achham at Nepal.[7] "Ramleela" a mythological play inspired by Ramayana performed with his group at Bhanja Kala mandap, Bhubaneswar.[8]

International tour

Patnaik took part in an international street theatre festival in Belgium. The same year, he went with his troupe to attend the 8th World Theatre Congress held at Paris, France. He has been participating the congress since 1995 is organised by the International Drama, Theatre and Education Association. Previous sessions of the congress were held in Australia, Kenya, Norway, Canada, Hong Kong and Brazil.[9]

Accolades

Playography

YearTitleStageSource
2015AbuPurvottar National Theatre Festival [11]
2016Nian (The Fire)Annapurna Rangamancha(Puri) and Nalco Auditorium (Bhubaneswar)[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theatre Personality Subodh Patnaik Calls For More Attention To Indian Folk Drama. Bureau. O. B.. 2018-08-03. ODISHA BYTES. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  2. News: A pioneer in theatre. Chakra. Shyamhari. 2012-08-30. The Hindu. 2019-01-28. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  3. Web site: Singha . Minati . 13 October 2015 . Natya Chetana presents 'Abu' in NE . 2019-01-28 . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: Provoking thought with his plays. 2016-06-12. The Himalayan Times. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  5. Web site: Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. en. 2019-01-28.
  6. Web site: Odisha's unique 'theatre village'. www.merinews.com. 2019-01-28.
  7. Web site: Stairs of life. 2016-06-12. The Himalayan Times. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  8. Web site: Ramalila performed at Bhanja Kala Mandap by Natya Chetana. Bureau. Latest Odisha News. 2016-08-12. Latest Odisha News. en-US. 2019-01-28.
  9. Web site: Thespian attends theatre congress. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-28.
  10. Web site: Natya Chetana dramas bridge Odisha, Bengal. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. en. 2019-01-28.
  11. Web site: 'Abu' in NE. Singha. Minati. 31 January 2019.
  12. Web site: Theatre space goes beyond stage. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-30.