The Acting Together on the World Stage project is honoring World Theater Day, which takes place on March 27th.  We are circulating a statement that shares some inspiring words from Dr. Salomon Lerner Febres, the former president of Peru’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, who visited us here at Brandeis last December, and who wrote the forward to the second volume of our anthology.  The statement also encourages people to screen the Acting Together documentary, and offers free screening copies to people or organizations that cannot afford to purchase them.

Check out his words and other resources on our website:
http://www.brandeis.edu/ethics/peacebuildingarts/news/2012_3_World_Theatre_Day.html

Lee-Or Ankori-Karlinsky, Research Assistant
Peacebuilding and the Arts
Brandeis University

Happy World Theater Day everyone!

Lee-Or Ankori-Karlinsky

27th March is a memorable day for all the theatre lovers around the world because every year 27th March is celebrated as World Theatre Day. It is a bit more special in this year because 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day. Therefore PRAVARTAK has decided to look back at the history of theatre of India as well as world on this very day.

Tradition of theatre in India goes long back to 2nd century BC. It originates at some point of time between 2nd century BC and 1st century BC. It flourished at its best between 1st century and 10th century BC which was a period of relative peace in the history of India. Hundreds of plays were written during this period.

Yeah! Happy world theater day, theater enthusiasts!