THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS POST COVID

Panel 1 – Arts in Health-care – moderated by Rohini Rau
Panel 2 – Arts in Education – moderated by Krishnakumar. B
Open Q & A

The Little Theatre inspires creativity through theatre and arts education programs that nurture, challenge, and empower young people of all abilities.

The Little Theatre envisions a future where theatre experiences are a fundamental aspect of children’s lives, helping them overcome their challenges with hope, courage and, above all, creativity.

Their programs encourage creativity and multi-cultural sharing, they celebrate diversity, teach humanistic values, peaceful solutions and appreciation of our earth.
Alongside their annual festival showcasing exclusive theatre productions from different countries, this year’s edition presents this panel discussion to create a forum to address this need of the hour for helping our future generation.

ARTS IN HEALTH-CARE

Panelists
Dr. Aravindan, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Kauvery Hospitals
Dr. Arasar Seeralar, Retd. Director ICH, Paediatrician, Neonatal Specialist
P W C Davidar, IAS (Retd.) Advisor to TNeGA
Ashrita Keshav, Kuchipudi Dancer, Psychologist & Expressive Art Therapist

Moderator
Dr. Rohini Rau
Trustee - The Little Theatre, Internal Medicine / Functional Medicine Doctor & TED Fellow

ARTS IN EDUCATION

Panelists
Dr. Rathi Jafer, Director InKo Centre
Dr. S Bhavanishankar, Director – Strategy, Research & Innovation, Lalaji Memorial Omega International School, Chennai
Divakar Subramaniam, Musician, Composer, Music Educator & Ethnomusicologist
PA Ranjith, Director & Producer Tamil Film Industry
Janaka Pushpanathan, Director South-India British Council

Moderator
Krishnakumar B (KK)
Artistic Director – The Little Theatre, Head Trainer – Hospital Clown, Theatre & Film Actor, Director, Producer, Playwright, Set & Light Designer, Stunt Choreographer

Panel-Details

All are welcome as per Pandemic Protocols*

*Pandemic Protocols @ Goethe-Institut Chennai

• Final vaccination Certificate / RTPCR Test should be shown on request.
• A thermal scanning will be done at the Entry.
• Mask must be worn by all non-performers all the time.
• Sanitizer Stands will be provided at appropriate points for use.
• Entry and Exit into the performance hall will be organized one by one.
• Physical distancing has to be strictly maintained on corridor and in the hall.
• Access to other spaces in the premises is possible only on prior permission.
• Air-conditioner will be @ 27-30 degrees, and Entry Door of the performance hall may be kept open.

If any member fails to observe the guidelines even after our request, they may have to leave the venue.
We look forward to your cooperation to ensure safety for everyone.