'Koodiyattam' (കൂടിയാട്ടം) Training: Performance of 'Ravana Lifts Mount Kailash' | Zachary Coffin

Описание: An interesting experience! I had the great privilege to be introduced to Koodiyattam for a week at the UsPaar/Tamaasha Residency under Dr Ammannur Rajaneesh Chakyar and percussionist Ravi Kumar.
It was only 5 days of training (theoretical and practical), but it gave a good introduction to this ancient theatre form.
We were of course novices, but at the end of the week, we attempted (with many mistakes!) to perform a portion of the Ravananugraha -- the theatrical retelling of Ravana's attempt to lift Mount Kailash. The story is told as a flashback/backstory, after Hanuman destroys Lanka, when Ravana recalls why Lord Shiva was upset with him from the past.
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Koodiyattam (Malayalam: കൂടിയാട്ടം; IAST: kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ; lit. 'combined act') is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, an ancient performing art from the Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koodiya...
Origin
Koodiyattam, meaning "combined acting" in Malayalam, combines Sanskrit theatre performance with elements of koothu. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres known as koothambalams. It is the only surviving art form that uses drama from ancient Sanskrit theatre. It typically requires a minimum of 10 to 15 years of training to be a professional. It uses sophisticated breathing control and subtle muscle shifts of face and body. This art was performed in specially designed temples called Koothambalams. The makeup for Koodiyattam is a very time taking process, requires minimum of 3 hours. Patterns of colors drawn on the face is influenced by the art of Kalamezhuthu. Colors are generated from the basic colors Yellow, Red, White and Black. Same actor can take up multiple roles in the narration.
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Ravananugraha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravanan...
Ravananugraha or Ravananugraha-murti ("form showing favour to Ravana") is a benevolent aspect of the Hindu god Shiva, depicted seated on his abode Mount Kailash with his consort Parvati, while the rakshasa-king (demon-king) Ravana of Lanka attempts to uproot it. According to Hindu scriptures, Ravana once tried to lift Mount Kailash, but Shiva pushed the mountain into place, and trapped Ravana beneath it. For a thousand years, the imprisoned Ravana sang hymns in praise of Shiva, who finally blessed him and granted him an invincible sword and a powerful linga (Shiva's aniconic symbol, Atmalinga) to worship. The theme is popular in Indian art and is found as early as the Gupta-Pallava era (300–600 CE).
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Our instructor was noted theatre artist Dr Rajaneesh --
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammannu...
Chakyar is well known Kutiyattam artist from Thrissur, Kerala, India. He was trained under his grand uncle Padmabhushan Dr. Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar for Fifteen years at Ammannur Gurukulam with the Scholarship from Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
After the systematic training under his Guru, he is capable to present different characters with subtle Satwika Abhinaya. He widely performing and teaching in India and Abroad.
Notable roles
Ashwatthama in Urubhangam directed by G Venu of Natanakairali
Kali in Nala-Damayanthi
Ravana in Thoranayudham Kūțiyāțțam (Kailasodharanam and Parvathiviraham)
Parasurāma in Parasurāmavijayam directed by himself
Bali and Sugreeva in Balivadham Kūțiyāțțam
Ravana and Jatayu in Jatayuvadham Kūțiyāțțam
Shurpanakha with Ninam
Vidūshaka Roles in different Kūțiyāțțam
Reception
VR Prabodhachandran Nayar from The Hindu remarked "Ammannur Rajaneesh Chakyar enacted these events convincingly and with attention to fine detail such as Kali’s suffering in the scorching summer and the first drop of rain falling on his body."
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'Koodiyattam' Training: Performance of 'Ravana Lifts Mount Kailash' | Zachary Coffin (കൂടിയാട്ടം)
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