National School of Drama, Drama school in New Delhi, India
This institution is a drama school in New Delhi, India, with workshops for makeup, costume, and stage construction spread across several floors. The main building also includes a library holding scripts and scores, along with a smaller studio for experimental performances.
The school was established in 1959 as part of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and later separated as an independent institution. It grew out of initiatives to promote modern Indian theatre after independence.
The campus includes a Theatre Archives and Museum where visitors can see costumes, set designs, and photographs from past productions. Students regularly practice traditional forms such as Kathakali and Chhau alongside contemporary Western techniques, making the training a bridge between different theatrical traditions.
The campus can be visited during working hours, though classrooms are often closed during rehearsals. Performances by the in-house company usually take place in the evening and are open to the public.
Several graduates of this school have become well-known Indian film and stage actors. The campus also houses a printing workshop where students design posters and programs for their productions by hand.
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