THE ART & SCIENCE

OF
DRAMA
IN SCHOOL
 TELL ME & I WILL
FORGET.
SHOW ME & I WILL
REMEMBER.
INVOLVE ME & I
WILL UNDERSTAND .

CHINESE PROVERB
 DRAMA

SANSKRIT
GREEK DRAMA ENGLISH DRAMA STREET PLAY
DRAMA
 TEACHERS, CLASSES & SUBJECT AREAS INVOLVED

S.NO. NAME OF TEACHER SUBJECT CLASS ACTIVITY

1 Mrs. Manju.Jain Physics XI SCIENCE On Acoustics

2 Mrs. Neelima. Jain Physics XI SCIENCE On Acoustics

3 Mrs. S. Kausalya English XI ARTS English Drama

4 Mrs. Kanchan Dhir Social Studies XI ARTS , VII Society & Drama

5 Mrs. Madhu Daniel English XI SC , VI Greek Drama

6 Mrs. . Anjana English X F, XI Com , VII Modern Drama

7 Dr ( Ms ) Seema Sharma Sanskrit VI, IX,XI Sanskrit drama

WHY TEACH DRAMA IN SCHOOL?
OBJECTIVES:-
•To stimulate creativity in problem solving.
•Dramatic exploration provides an outlet for the
emotions , thoughts & dreams of the students.
•To help students understand the distinction between ‘portrayal’
& ‘reality’.
•To help students to communicate with & understand others in
new ways.
•To train students in the practical aspects of communication so
necessary in this information centered world .
•To develop confidence, self control & discipline among students
•To prepare students to live & work in a world that is
increasingly team –oriented.
•To help students to develop tolerance & empathy.
•To reinforce the rest of the school curriculum .
•To give students a kinesthetic , empathetic & intellectual
understanding of a topic .
•TO HELP BUILD RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL CITIZENS .
SOCIETY & DRAMA

 It mirrors society & sometimes proves to be an effective tool for social

change . Example: Street plays or ‘Nukkad Nataks’ are such tools .

 They do not offer readymade solutions to the problems faced by society .

However, they provoke people to think.

 can be performed anywhere anytime . props , stage , make-up , costume

required.

 Education through entertainment.

 The students of M.G.D.SCHOOL put up a street play highlighting the

problem of ‘bird flu’ & gave the message of ‘Eat healthy’ stay healthy’. The
play also exhorted the people to think & believe in ‘Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals’.
 The students staged Sophocles’ ‘The Antigone’.

The Sanskrit Drama ‘The NATYASHASTRA’ (a treatise on drama) by

Bharatmuni.

Vastu (the plot) Neta (the hero) Rasa (the sentiments)

Modern English Play based on the story of Oliver Twist

written by Charles Dickens
THE IMPACT OF DRAMA ON STUDENTS
QUIZ
QUESTIONNAIRE