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BIO-DATA Name & Designation Dr. K. RAMAKRISHNAIAH Professor In BIO-DATA Name & Designation Dr. K. RAMAKRISHNAIAH Professor in Drama Name of the Father Khadrappa Name of the Mother Narasamma Date of Birth 01.06.1968 Caste SC (Adi Dravida) Address : a) Permanent K. Ramakrishnaiah Anoodi, Kurudi(p), Gowribidanur(T) Chikaballapura(District) KARNATAKA 561210 b) Postal K. Ramakrishnaiah Anoodi, Kurudi(p), Gowribidanur(T) Chikaballapura(District) KARNATAKA 561210 E-mail [email protected], [email protected] Phone Number 09686112759 09481901316 Educational Qualification MA (Drama), Ph.D.(Drama), Diploma in Theatre Arts, Diploma in Folklore Ph.D. Bangalore University M.A. Bangalore University B.A. Bangalore University Diploma in Theatre Arts NINASAM, Karnataka Diploma in Folklore Janapada Loka, Karnataka Qualified Examinations SLET, NET Specialization Theatre Education, Play Directions Area of Research Theatre &Theatre Education Details of Research Degree Name of the Award Ph.D. Title of the Thesis “Adhunika Kannada Rangabhoomi Mattu Ranga Tarabethi Samsthegalu” - Ondu Adhyayana Date of Awarding the 31/12/2002 Other details Name of the University Bangalore University Teaching and Research 15 years Experience Name of the Institution Department of Performing Arts, Bangalore University Period of Service From 28.02.2003 Designation Professor Member of the Educational Institution. 1. Life Member – Kannada Sahitya Parishat. 2. Member – American Biographical Institute. 3. Member – Karnataka Society for Theatre Research. Papers Presented & Participated at International Conference: 1. ‘Role of Performing Arts in the 21st Century’ - 2005. 2. ‘Regional Theatre and Criticism’- 7-9 January 2010. 3. ‘Globalization, higher education and disability’- (ICGHED)-2011. 4. Participated in International Conference on Arts Education Conference 2009, Bangalore. Paper presented at National Conference : 1. Fusion possibilities of Ballet and Theatre – Kempegowda, Bangalore, 2007. 2. Indonesian Modern Indian Theatre, Aesthetics, Indianess, Tumkur, 2008. 3. Revival of Comedy in Theater Production, Bangalore, 2008. 4. Folk Theatre Forms in Karnataka: An Analysis, Bangalore, 2008. 5. Kannada Theatre and its steps towards Future, Bangalore, 2008. 6. ‘Shishunala Shariff and other Mystics’ -An Interface with the present, Kolar PG Centre, B.U. Kolar, 2008. 7. ‘Kannada Janapada Natakagalalli Samajika Moulyagalu’ organized by Jain University, Bangalore. 8. Women: use, abuse & misuse -2011. Participated in National Seminars : 1. Modern Indian Theatre, Hyderabad, 2005. 2. Bhodanavidana Vagi Srujanaseela Nataka, 2006, Mysore. 3. Theatre Music – National Seminar, 2006, Mysore. 4. XII National Conference, Physical Education and Sports, BUB-2008. 5. ‘Indian Drama in English’, JKC College, Guntur, 2008. 6. Vi.kru Gokak and Literature, BUB- 2009. 7. Kannada Classical Language and its next Steps -BUB 2010. 8. Dalit movement & Literature, BUB-2010. 9. Urbanization & folklore, BUB & Folklore academy govt of Karnataka-2010. 10. Minimum Theatre Responsibility – Local administration. Natakamane performing arts centre -Tumkur & ministry of culture Govt of india-2011. 11. Labour Reforms, BUB & Sri Alamplalli Venkataram Chair on Labour Research. 12. Dharma mattu kavya dharma. BUB & Shrutasamvardhana samstana -2011. Workshops Attended : 1. Kannada Research Methodology, 30.12.2009, Jain University, Bangalore. 2. Ninasam Theatre Workshop at Heggodu, 2009. 3. Accelerating research discovery and innovation, BUB & Thomson Reuters Bangalore -2010. 4. Participated as a Resource person-Theatre workshop & Theatre festival- Abhinaya ranga Kendra & Dept of Kannada & Culture-2010. 5. Access to inform for teaching and research & R3 Access user meet held at BUB-2011. Convener : 1. Dr. H.N. Memorial Theatre - Week Long Festival, Department of Performing Arts-BUB. Editor and Co-editor : 1. Co-Editor, Journal of Theatre. Kaladwani, Bangalore University Journal. Edited books. 1. Yuva samshodhane, BUB- 2008. 2. Kalamythri 3. Ranga Kale 4. Ranga Siri Articles published:- 1. Living Sociology – Indian Threatre 2. Kaladarshana – Theatre Education. 3. Kaladwani – Bhertolt Breckht. 4. Ranga prapancha- National integration & performing Arts. 5. Samsa Theatre magazine -Globalization & cultural dimensions. 6. Sadhane BUB magazine- Globalization & cultural dimensions. Books published. 1. Dharegedoddavaru – Play 2. Nagasandra Bhoo Horata – Street Play 3. Children’s Theatre 4. Ranga Kayaka – Research Book Administrative Assignments : 1. Chief Warden PG Men’s Hostel No.1,BUB 2005-07. 2. Chief Warden PG Men’s Hostel No.2,BUB 2007-10. 3. Director I/c, Students’ Welfare, BUB From 2013 Examination Assignments :- 1. Assistant Custodian – Arts Faculty, 2005. 2. BOE Chairman, PG Course, 2008-09. 3. Squad Chief for MBA & MCA Examinations.BUB-2011. 4. Deputy Custodian for Arts Faculty, Tabulation & Valuation, BUB-2011. 5. Member, B.O.E., U.G. & P.G., Universities of Bangalore, Mysore, Gulbarga & Kannada. 6. Member, B.O.S., U.G. & P.G., Bangalore & Mysore Universities. 7. Member, B.O.A., KSGH Music University, Mysore. Academic Assignments : 1. Academic Council Member – 2013 to Till Date 2. Cultural Committee Member, BUB – 2004-14. 3. SC/ST Reservation Review Committee, BUB – 2011. 4. LIC Committee Member, BUB – 2007 & 2010. 5. Film Preview Committee Member, BUB – 2007, Prasarabharthi. 6. Library Committee Member, BUB – 2006. 7. Arts Faculty Member, BUB – 2005 Theatre Arts Experience : Over 26 years of Theatre experience as an Actor, Director, Organizer, Co-ordinator, Resource Person, Theatre Technician in Kannada Ameature Theatre. Major Play Productions - Directed : 1. Yamuna Solu 16. Karibanta 2. Vidhusheya Vidushaka. 17. Allamana Bayalata 3. Birudanthembaraganda 18. Sreekrishna Sandhana 4. Andheri Nagara Chowpat Raja 19. Kurukshetra 5. Narabali 20. Moghal Dharasikho 6. Himani mattu Elu jana kallaru. 21. Hejjagalu 7. Maranayaka 22. Ravi nadi dandeyamele 8. Bhasa Bharata. 23. Kakana Kote. 9. Muttuchera 24. Gangabharatha. 10. Sevanthi Prasanga (2 Pro) 25. Ambedkar. 11. Hayavadana 26. Namma Nimmolagobba. 12. Madhyama Vyayoga 27. Chama cheluve. 13. Mother 28. Yuddha Baratha. 14. Ashadadha Ondu Dina 29. Prachanda Raavana 15. Dharage Doddavaru 30. Jalagara Acted in Major Play Productions. 1. Malavikagni Mitra 9. Manishada 2. Swapna Vasavadatta 10. Sangya-Baalya 3. Hoo Hudugi 11. Kelujanamejaya 4. Taledanda 12. Vyozock 5. Gokula Nirgamana 13. Yaro Andaru 6. Timon of Athence. 14. Birudantembara Ganda 7. Jalagara 15. Mante Swami Katha Prasanga 8. Janare Participated in Theatre Festivals. 1. Participated in National Theatre Young Director’s Festivals 2007-08. 2. Inter University National Theatre Festival - organized by Karnataka Nataka Academy, Government of Karnataka, 2007. 3. A festival of young Directors’ of Karnataka, Bangalore - organized by Karnataka Nataka Academy, Government of Karnataka, 2008. Honoureds awards by: 1. Honoured by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Gouribidanur. 2. Honoured by Dr. H.N. High School Teachers Association, Hossur. 3. Honoured by Ekalavya Grameena Kala Academy, Gowribidanur. 4. Honoured by Kannada Yuvaka Sanga, Gowribidanur. 5. Honoured by Nayana Trust, Pavagada. 6. Rangadarshi Award-2004, Kannada sahitya parishat –Gauribidanur. 7. Rangajangama Award -2011, Rangajangama trust -Bellary. 8. Rangasiri Award – 2012, Rangaparisara Trust, Dharward. As a Judge Theatre Competitions: 1. National College Inter-section competition, 1998-99 2. Inter-college Theatre events competition, BUB, 2004-2014. 2. Post and Telecom Exchange Employees Drama Competition, State Level, 2008, Bangalore 3. Inter-college Drama Competition 2009, Bangalore. 4. State Level BEL Employees Drama Competition, 2009, Bangalore. 5. State Level Professional Drama Competition- Rangashree for 3 consequent years, 2008-11, Bangalore. 6. State Level Professional, Kaala Bhyrava Kalanikethana -2008, Bangalore. Participated in various Theater Workshops : 1. NINASAM Samskruthi Shibira, 10 days Camp, Director : U.R. Ananth Murthy. 2. One month Acting Workshop, conducted by Kalagangothri, Director : B.V. Rajaram, 1996. 3. 15 days Make up workshop conducted by Department of Performing Arts, Director : Make-up Naani. 4. One month Mask and Clay Modeling Workshop, conducted by Department of Performing Arts, Director : Gururaja Rao. 5. Costume Design Workshop, conducted by Department of Performing Arts, 1997, Director : Prema Karanth. 6. Lighting Design Workshop, conducted by Department of Performing Arts, Director : V. Ramamurthy. 7. Workshop on Experimental Theatre, conducted by Department of Performing Arts Director : Ellan Stewart (USA). 8. Ninasam Samskruthi Shibira, 10 days camp. Director – H.S. Venkatesh Murthy. PHOTOS 1. PLAY - MARANAYAKA, WRITER- DR.H.S.SHIVAPRAKASH, TROOP - EKALAVYA CULTURAL ACADEMY GAURIBIDANUR. 2. PLAY - Himani Mattu elu jana kullaru TROOP - Govt Middle School Students, Hosur. 3. PLAY - Dhana Dangoora, WRITER - Vaidehi, TROOP – Dr. H.N National High School, Hosur. 4. PLAY- Vidisheya Vidhooshaka, WRITER - K.V.Subbanna, TROOP - Kannada Yuvaka Sangha, Gauribidanur. 5. PLAY - Hayavadana, WRITER - Dr. Girish Karnad, TROOP - Kalamythri, Bangalore University. 6. PLAY – Mother, WRITER - Dr.C.Veeranna, TROOP - Kalamythri, B,lore University. 7. PLAY - Bhasa Bharatha, WRITER - Bhasa Mahakavi, TROOP - Kannada Yuvaka Sangha, Gauribidanur. 8. PLAY - Madhyama Vyayoga, WRITER - Dr.K.Krishna murthy, TROOP - Kalamaithri, Bangalore University. 9. PLAY - Aashadada Ondu Dina, WRITER - Dr.Siddalinga Pattana Shetty, TROOP - Carnia Theater Group, Bangalore. 10. PLAY - Karibhanta,
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