MASQUERADE - THE PERFORMANCE GROUP

A performance group dedicated to the propagation of theatre in Chennai, Masquerade was started in 1994 by Krishna Kumar and a group of enthusiastic theatre buffs. This group has staged 14 theatre productions so far.

The group produces both popular and experimental plays. Krishna Kumar (or KK, as he known to most) likes to experiment with masks, which is evident in his plays 'Electra' and 'Medea' and also with body positions, costumes and movements. The group has a consortium of talented people in all aspects of theatre production, like choreography, lighting etc. One of their memorable productions was 'The Measures Taken', where the setting was a hillock, made by stacking 70 sacks of hay on a circular stage, with the audience seated around the stage.

Krishna Kumar conducts research in German theatre (for his doctoral thesis). He has also taught English theatre at the University of Magdeburg, Germany. He has had formal training in theatre at State Theatre in Oldenburg, Germany. Masquerade's current focus is to bring in the concept of community theatre, with larger audiences, social interaction and continuous financial support. KK also plans to bring in the concept of an institute for theatre in Chennai to enrich the cultural diversity of the city.

For more details contact: Krishna Kumar, # 9, b-1, 62nd Street, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 600 083,
Phone: 371 6740

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