AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

DIL-E-NAADAN ON DECEMBER 8 @ 4.30PM

Man realizes through life myriad hues that happiness and pleasure are short lived and yet inspite of this solemn realization he sees to be constantly in pursuit of such sublime fragments of happiness. As a matter of fact life gets reduced to a comedy of errors jumping from 1 moment of satisfaction to another moment of want. This paradox is depicted through the very famous poet Mirza Ghalib’s poetry which is a reflection of human life.

Ghalib no longer peeps through cobwebs of history but represents and becomes the living legend of the common man.

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

AMBEDKAR AUR GANDHI ON DECEMBER 8 @ 7.30PM

The play brings to you the debate between Gandhi and Ambedkar. The play apart from concentrating on the interesting correspondence between Gandhi and Ambedkar which led to the Poona Pact, also portrays the benefits of Ambedkar and the fears that Gandhi maintained as regards to the removal of division between the savarna and the avarna hindus We bring to you the history which was more accepted than debated.

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

HOO LALALA... ON DECEMBER 6 @ 6 PM

It is about freedom of a woman, how love makes her stronger & teach her to fly high....& she enters into ecstasy, wins the world together with her new found love...

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

"I M EDITH PIAF" ON DECEMBER 7 @ 7.30 PM

Hymn of Love. A play–confession of the most marvelous French singer and woman – Edith Piaf.

Her voice, her life was unlike anyone’s. So much gifted and so much exposed…

She lived for songs and songs gave her all.

“The audience embraces you, opens you it’s heart and absorbs you all. You’re flooded by it’s Love and it - by yours…” (Edith Piaf).

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

DIRTY TALK ON DECEMBER 6 @ 8 PM

A young Indian scientist is England returned

and rich from an invention that has touched the hearts and lives of the millions. He has, quite

literally, cleaned up our shit. The capitalists love it, so do the communists. The feminists adore him

and the socialites can’t stop giggling.

He's a rockstar and a poster boy who's got your mother, your maid, your media and

your maniacs, rooting for him. It's FIVE days

to election day and our man is on the verge of seriously upsetting the local strongmen of Mumbai City. But golden boy has a secret. A rather dirty secret? One that might make you blush a little.

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

SCHEDULE AYTW 2010 MUMBAI

December 5, 2010

INAUGURAL AYTW 2010 Mumbai

Oxford Bookstore, Mumbai

December 6, 2010

7:30 pm

Dirty Talk (Working Title)

December 7, 2010

7:30 pm

I am Edith Piaf (Theatre of the Young Spectator of the Sakha Republic, Yakutia)

December 8, 2010

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Dil-e-Nadaan (Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce(BMCC), Pune)

7:30 pm

Ambedkar Aur Gandhi (Asmita Theatre)

AYTW 2010 MUMBAI (December 5-9) @ Sophia Bhabha Auditorium

Dear Friends of AYTW

Atelier is all set to start its first episode of AYTW 2010 in Mumbai with a very special play from Russia - I am Edith Piaf (Theatre of the Young Spectator of the Sakha Republic, Yakutia) on December 7, 2010 @ 7.30pm.

Our helplines are: 9819717838 and 9819717827.

Stay connected !

DAY 8: AYTW2010

The DAY 8 being the last performance day of the AYTW2010, Delhi episode was the most important as it marked the successful culmination of the AYT WEEK AT DELHI. The event was full of amazing people…who joined in for the common love of theatre.

The super packed auditorium witnessed three plays. The first two performances for the day were by college theatre groups while the theatre week ended with the solo performance by renowned theatre artiste Lushin Dubey.

The play "UNTITLED" directed by Arvind Gaur starring Lushin Dubey is a powerful statement on women's sexuality and her struggle for liberation once she's bound in the role of a wife, a queen and most of all her duty of "being" a "woman" has been redefined by the playwright.

The play's imagery and performance was to the "T" and the spectacular show left everyone spellbound. The play "Untitled" has travelled across oceans and has seen an audience at over 300 places.

The day started with "FIRANGI LAUT AAYE" by HANSRAJ College in performance.

Next on the block was S.R.C.C. with its production titled "SAMAR".

The plays were well appreciated by the audience.

As it is said that the journey never ends…..

The AYTW2010, Delhi was a happy theatre experience. The experience was maddening in terms of hard work that went into it… it was a tremendous effort on part of our festival director KULJEET SINGH who roped in people from various walks and streams of life who came together for the "love of the theatre" and put their heart and soul into it…putting life into a theatre event and making it livelier by their gracious presence and sincere efforts.

Kudos to all who made this event a success story J

AYTW 2010: DAY 7

The day 7 at the stage went really well. The participating teams were applauded and were encouraged for their endeavors. The venue Kamani Auditorium at Mandi House saw a jam packed hall where the theatre enthusiasts from all walks of life joined in to appreciate and promote the youth fervor.

The performing teams for the day were:

VERONICA's ROOM by L.S.R. College (for women)

JOHNY DOESN'T KNOW by Hindu College

FRIHET: A MONTAGE ON IBSEN'S WOMEN by Kamla Nehru College

ANAHATA by Gargi College

The shows were "double bills" which ran for a span of 4.30 to 6.30 and 7.30 to 9.30 respectively. After the culmination of the last performance of the day, all the teams were invited for a public forum where they got the opportunity to interact with the veteran theatre practitioners like Saurabh Shukla and share their experiences over their theatrical ventures.

The youth fest saw a tremendous response; to put it simply AYTW2010 presented a wide variety of cuisine catering to the palate of gourmet!

WELCOME ALL TO AYTW 2010's DAY 7

AYTW 2010: Day 6

AYTW2010: DAY 6

The 6th day of AYTW 2010

marked the opening of the stage theatre performances at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House.

The stage theatre day 1 opened to a housefull and people experienced a mixed bag of emotions. The event had two "double bills" (back to back performances). The first double bill started at 4.30 and went on till 6.30 while the second double bill started at 7.30 and went on till 9.30. The public forum at 6.30 proved supportive for the students to attain some technical and professional expertise from the chief guest Mr. Saurabh Shukla who presided over the event.

The plays for the day were:

CUT IT OUT by I.P. College

SHAKAR KE PAANCH DAANE by Kirori Mal College

CLATTA by Hansraj College

THE INHERITANCE OF THE JHUNJHUNWALAS by S.R.C.C.

The show was an impressive affair where it ended on a note of a happy AYTW 2010 experience.

WELCOME TO DAY 6, AYTW 2010

AYTW2010:DAY 5

AYTW2010: DAY 5

Street theatre day3

The theatre resumes the next day after a pleasant evening of the musical performance by "Kalpvriksha".

It's the 3^rd and the last street

theatre day for AYTW2010 marking the stage shows' opening at Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House.

The last street theatre day pulled huge amounts of crowd and people enjoyed the "nukkad natak" to the very hilt. The venue was Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.

The first college to perform was Kirori Mal College street production named "Kuch Mat Bolo". The play is very topical in nature as it deals with the issue of "honour killing" and the multi layered perspectives associated to it.

The next performance was by Venkateswara College titled "Dhappa, Teri Den"

The performance is introspection into the lives of youngsters who commit crimes and are thereby kept in observation homes and juvenile homes for their "crime". The atrocities faced by them by the staff at such places have been well depicted through the play.

After the plays' performance, Ms. Ruchika Sharma who is a Lecturer, Dept.of History, Kamla Nehru College and is also an activist was our panelist and chief speaker of the day. She alongwith the festival director Mr. Kuljeet Singh graced the occasion and initiated a discussion forum where the teams discussed about the issues they took up for their performance and the hurdles they faced in the "making".

“KALPVRIKSHA” PERFORMANCE - Day 4 of AYTW 2010

The musical performance at Oxford Bookstore, Statesman House,Barakhamba Road on the 17^th of November was nice andwarm. The gathering had a wonderful time listening to the band "Kalpvriksh". The sound of Kalpvriksh relates to fusion music that not only brings together the diverse musical elements of the east and the west but also presents an infusion of various sub-genres, like house, electronic, Blues, R&B, Indian classical & Sufi music.

"KALPVRIKSH" melody is based on the guitars that add the sound of the ever popular nylon string Spanish flamenco and classical guitar. The flourishing of rhythm as found in flamenco as well the sounds of the Ud and exotic mid-eastern music played on the guitar expands the generic boundaries and makes the world a smaller place.
Blues and neoclassical guitar have an important role in making this band a very versatile outfit for a wide variety of audience. The flute plays a very important part in the band's melodic ventures. One can hear the influences of Indian classical and light music, Chinese as well as Irish tradition. The vocals truly represent the flavor of old Delhi and cover the classical song rendition in Delhi Gharana style. They also help in bringing elements of music from across the borders.
Kalpvriksh uses percussion instruments from different parts of the country and abroad. One can hear African, Arabic, Iranian influences well merged with the Tabla that represents the Delhi Gharana.
The computer and synthesizer form the backbone of the sound of Kalpvriksh. In short, the sound of Kalpvriksh is not that of the different sounds of different regions, instruments or cultures. Kalpvriksh diffuses all boundaries and represents /provides the sound of free music.

The band was appreciated by one and all.

AYTW 2010:DAY 3

AYTW 2010:DAY 3

STREET THEATRE DAY 2

The Atelier Youth Theatre week's Day 3 too had street theatre on its itinerary.

The event was held at Hindu College, University of Delhi. Three college teams showcased their talent through their performances and the social message was well communicated through their acts and means.

Festival director Kuljeet Singh introduced the days' event. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce was the first to perform for the day. Their play named "Kyunki Main Hindu Hun!" was an eye opener as they spoke about the "identity crisis" of Indians and the question of how "secular" are we was well raised through the performance. The next on the scheme of the day was "Baazaar" presented by S.G.T.B.Khalsa College; the play through diverse representations depicted that how the value of a human body is no more than a commodity in today's world. "Kyun Karein" by Hindu College was a play which raised a very pertinent issue, the fact that each one criticizes the system but nonetheless does not want to initiate the action that will bring out the change. The "lack of effort on our part" is what outlined the play.

The plays were performed with great zest and were well appreciated.

The public forum for the participating teams of the day followed the performances. The public forum was initiated by Ms. Suchitra Gupta. The session was interactive and was fruitful as it made the teams know their weak points and the strategy to improve upon those.

AYTW 2010 : DAY 2

STREET THEATRE: DAY 1

The Atelier Youth Theatre week started with the street theatre performances on Day2 of its annual fest.

The event was held at Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi. Three college teams showcased their talent through their enthralling performances which kept the audiences glued to their spots.

Festival director Kuljeet Singh introduced the days' event. Hansraj College was the first to perform for the day. Their play named "Inquilab" which was an eye opening performance. The next on the scheme of the day was "Soch ka Dayra" presented by I.P. College, the play depicts the "myopic mindset" of the society. "Bandi" by Roobaroo (an independent theatre group) is a play which dealt with the issue of female sex workers's status in "our" society.

The plays were performed with great zest and were well appreciated.

An informal panel discussion followed the performances. It was carried out with the performing teams of the day. The panel discussion was spear headed by Shahid Anwar, a veteran theatre practitioner. The teams learnt the areas where there was a scope of improvement and also clarified queries related to their productions.

INAUGURAL :AYTW 2010

AYTW 2010 (Atelier's 4^th Youth Theatre Week)

THE BIG WEEK IS BACK. WHAT'S YOUR STORY???

Yes the big week is back with a bang! The Atelier Youth Theatre Week's Inaugural Ceremony was an amalgamation of zeal, emotions, festivity and tons of fun.

The event was initiated with the ceremony of 'lighting the lamp'. Thereafter the special guests of the evening were introduced and they shared their valuable opinions and also raised pertinent questions on the importance of the platform like Atelier and how the unique 'Atelier endeavor' has marked a historic beginning .The events of such nature mean a lot to the college theatre enthusiasts as it acts as a booster for the morale of the young talent at the campus.

The brief introduction was followed by the inaugural play of the evening – Neil Simon's Fools performed by Shunya Theatre of Ramjas College.

The play's performance was highly applauded and received immense appreciation by the house full audience. The amphitheatre was filled with giggles and laughter. The event's successful culmination marks the beginning of a wonderful Atelier week.

Looking forward to the upcoming days of some bang on raving theatre performances!!

CHEERS!!

AYTW 2010's "AFFICHE"

Welcome all .....to the AYTW 2010's grand opening.

This time as it gets bigger and better, AYTW2010 introduces its spectators to "affiche", the posters of the "plays in performance" during the festival. The different theatre groups have created their own "affiche" representing the spirit of their plays.

All in all ,the posters are a treat to the eyes....

Here they go.....

JOIN IN THE FUN!

CHEERS!!