Unblinking Final Report on the Moon
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M.D.Muthukumaraswamy
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I have dedicated this book of plays to the memory of renowned theatre director Veenapani Chawla who taught me- to be creative is to be free and to be free is to be creative.
Modernist verse has always possessed a unique intensity, where language transforms into rhythm, cadence, and imagery, encapsulating layers of meaning. In plays like “Aravāṉ”, “Madhri”, “Moisture”, and “Dust,” verse is not merely an embellishment but the very essence of the theatrical experience. Each line pulsates with performative urgency, inviting actors and audiences to traverse the dynamic space between spoken word and embodied action.
The dance dramas, including "Unblinking Final Report on the Moon,”, “ The Sound of Moaning,” “The Gilded Twilight”, and “Come as the Wind,” seamlessly blend the lyricism of verse with the visual expressiveness of movement. Rooted in the Indian aesthetic tradition, where dance and drama intertwine, these compositions transform choreography into a narrative tool, translating the poetic into kinetic energy. The dancer's body becomes a vessel for storytelling, emotions, and ideas, transcending the limitations of language.
At the core of these plays lies a profound philosophical exploration of existence, identity, and transcendence. For buying the kindle ebook in Indian Amazon store click this link:
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