EXPERIENCE_INTERSECTION BETWEEN GENDER, TRADITION AND LANGUAGE

Panel: Sharanya Ramprakash, Vikram Phukan, Prof. Joly Puthussery, Ganesh Nallari

Moderator: Harika Vedula

This panel will delve into the transformative potential of theatre as a space where gender roles and cultural narratives are not only presented but questioned and reshaped. It will discuss the ability of theatre to transcend its traditional role as an art form and act as a platform for challenging societal norms related to gender, thereby sparking critical conversations and inspiring change.

Panelists will examine how language and tradition, as core components of storytelling, inform their artistic choices and shape the narratives they create. This exploration will highlight the dual influence of tradition as both a foundation and a potential constraint, while showcasing how language can serve as both a vehicle for cultural continuity and a tool for subversion. The discussion will provide insights into how theatre-makers navigate these aspects to present fresh perspectives and reimagine the stories that reflect identity, power, and community.

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 

Timings: 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Venue: The We_Us House, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad