Centre of Theatre for Management inaugurated at ASBM University
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 21 2024: A National Discourse on Theatre, "Abhinaya: Wisdom and Reflections" was organised by the School of Liberal Arts of ASBM University in association with Dhauli Review Trust for two days in ASBM campus.

On this occasion, the ASBM Centre of Theatre for Management was inaugurated by the eminent stage cinestar Dr Mohan Agashe and M K Raina, said a release issued by ASBM University.

An English translation of Odia master piece "Nali Pan Rani O' Kala Pan Tika" by the veteran dramatist Biswajit Dash was also released.

It has been translated into English as "Queen of Hearts and Ace of Spades" by his son Samanjasa Dash.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Agashe pointed out that education and management focuses on cognitive application in which theatre will add emotion as a component.

"Therefore, this unique initiative by ASBM University is first of its kind in India, which will add substantial value to the learners of management", he added.

MK Raina discussed the role of Indian traditional and cultural space which will facilitate the vertical holistic education instead of a vertical materialist one.

Prof Pattanayak highlighted the pedagogic utility of theatre in management study as a means of practical exposure to understand nuances of effective management style.

The National Discourse on Theatre consisted of two technical sessions on Role of Theatre in Education and Theatre and Society.

The panelists were Udayan Vajpeyi, Dr Rajeev Naik, Samanjasa Das, Pradosh Kumar Mohanty, Dr Sanghamitra Mishra, Prof Abhilash Pillai, Prof Satyabrata Rout.

The event was attended by a large number of drama and theatre groups from all over Odisha in addition to the faculty members and students of the University.

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