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Vikash Khurana founded Stagecraft Theatre in Nagpur in 2003. Stagecraft is a group of professional actors, technicians and others involved in theatre. They have staged over 30 productions in the last six years, receiving positive reviews. Their productions are highly anticipated events in Nagpur. Khurana has over 30 years experience in theatre and has received awards for his contributions. Stagecraft's upcoming productions will be adaptations of works by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.
Stagecraft presentation
- 2. Curtain Raiser Nagpur’s well known actor-director-writer-producer, Theatre Guru Vikash Khurana, who has been doing theatre since the last 30 years, founded Stagecraft Theatre in 2003. Stagecraft Theatre is a motley group of professional men and women of all ages and from diverse backgrounds comprising of actors, technicians, musicians, choreographers, designers, et al. Their efforts have time and again met with positive reviews from both the press and the audiences alike.
- 3. Curtain Raiser Stagecraft has staged as many as 30 productions in the last six years, and a consistent 6 plays a year for the last four years. Stagecraft has provided the audiences with unadulterated entertainment, be it rib-tickling comedies, edge of the seat suspense, high voltage drama, costume extravaganzas, classics, larger than life musicals. Today their productions are a much-awaited event and create a buzz in the city long before the curtain rises and continues much after the applause fades. In their theatrical journey, they have collaborated with several schools, colleges and corporate houses as well.
- 5. The Director – Vikash Khurana Nagpur’s Theatre Guru and Head of Stagecraft Theatre, the city’s first and only English Theatre Group. Trained under such eminent theatre persons as Satyadev Dubey, Amrish Puri and Naseeruddin Shah in Bombay. Attended a Summer Workshop at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), London. Winner of the Rotary Award for Vocational Excellence for Contribution to Theatre.
- 6. The Director – Vikash Khurana Conducted several Theatre Workshops and Acting Courses for Schools & Colleges. Acted in and directed almost 60 Plays, with more than 200 stage performances, in Nagpur and Bombay. Performed at prominent venues such as the NCPA and Prithvi Theatres in Bombay.
- 7. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2008)
- 8. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2008)
- 9. Past Productions 2003 My Fair Lady (Musical) 2004 Peter Pan (For School Children) An Evening of 3 One-Act Plays (Comedies) Once Upon a Time in Bollywood (Musical) 2005 Heads ‘n’ Tales (Comedy) Fatal Instincts (Thriller)
- 10. Ten Little Indians (2009)
- 11. Ten Little Indians (2009)
- 12. Past Productions 2006 Dangerous Curves Ahead (Bedroom Farce) A Summer’s Dream (For School Children) Aladdin (For School Children) Singing in the Rain (Musical Comedy) Night of January 16th (Courtroom Drama) Rumours (Comedy) 2007 The Hotel Bombay International (Farce) William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet Deathtrap (Thriller) Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians (Crime) Kismet (Musical) 12 Angry People (Courtroom Drama)
- 13. The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat (2009)
- 14. The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat (2009)
- 15. Past Productions 2008 Liar, liar! Love’s on Fire! (Comedy) Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca (Mystery) William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Rope (Thriller) The Last Crime of Karan Kumar Khanna (Comedy) Tall Tales (Comedy) 2009 William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice Alice in Wonderland (For School Children) Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians (Crime) JK’s Women (Comedy) Enid Blyton’s The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat The Haunting (Ghost Story)
- 16. The Merchant of Venice (2009)
- 17. The Merchant of Venice (2009)
- 18. Press Reviews – ‘The Hitavada’ (Nagpur’s Leading English Daily) Vikash Khurana has unearthed a host of young talented locals who display amazing confidence and perform with incredible panache. The lead actors won the hearts of the audience by their superb acting. Top quality acting and direction… (The play) is superb. Vikash Khurana, with his eye for detail, has created another masterpiece. As usual, Khurana has handled the plot with a surgeon’s dexterity. But captivating were the performances by each artist. Not only has Vikash Khurana infused life into the English Theatre Movement in the city, but has taken it to a new height. Theatre Guru Vikash Khurana has done it again. A standing ovation for a marvelous presentation. A really exemplary effort that deserves a loud applause The play grips everyone from the beginning…to a brilliant climax. (The Play) speaks volumes of the capabilities of Vikash Khurana as an ace Actor and Director.
- 19. The Haunting (2009) Haunting
- 20. Press Reviews – ‘The Times of India’ (The Play) so tugged the heartstrings that the audience kept to their seats long after the curtain fell. English Theatre comes of age… deserves kudos. There was a lot of attention paid to every detail on the sets, and the outcome of hard work that was put in behind the scenes, had to be seen to be appreciated. An edge of the seat roller coaster ride. Solid performances… engaging narrative… visually appealing. And as you applaud in the end, the feel good factor has well and truly kicked in. Brilliant... Puts you on the edge of your seat. The riveting plot and great performances kept all theatre lovers in a thrall. The play had the audience in rapt attention and the hall in pin drop silence.
- 21. Macbeth (2010)
- 22. AAW All About Women (2010)
- 23. The Proposal
- 24. 2010 This year Stagecraft Theatre has already staged 4 productions. In the remaining quarter, Stagecraft Theatre will present 2 new Productions. The theme of these plays is “The Masters of Suspense” and will feature Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. There will be a minimum of 2 shows of each Play.
- 25. Schedule - 2010 Month Name of Play January 16th & 17th George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (With School Children) March 13th & 14th William Shakespeare’s Macbeth June 12th & 13th Fun on the Run (Comedy) July 3rd & 4th All About Women (Comedy) November The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Mystery) December Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution (Courtroom Drama)
- 26. Benefits to Sponsors An exclusive one-of-its kind event in Nagpur. Tickets of value equivalent to Sponsorship Amount. Name & Logo to be featured prominently in all communication, viz. Press Advertisements, Posters, Tickets and Invitations, Brochure, etc. Venue Branding: Name & Logo to be featured prominently at the venue – Entrance Arch, Panels, Kiosks, Banners, etc. A golden opportunity to collect a database of the specified target audience. Option to conduct a Sales Promotion exercise, e.g. “Buy ABC product, get X passes free” or a Loyalty Programme, by extending invitations to Clients and Customers.
- 27. Target Audience Male/Female Age Group - 18 to 50 years 1000 persons (approx.) per Play SEC A+, A1+ Segment
- 28. Past Sponsors & Patrons
- 29. Past Sponsors & Patrons Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Bhavya Honda (Motor Cars) Maharashtra State Handlooms Corporation Dinshaw’s Frozen Foods Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd. D.Y. Patil International School Piramyd Retail Stores First City Mihan Nagpur Raisoni Group Forms Lifestyles Reliance India Mobile HDFC Home Loans Satya Paul Sarees HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Sequel Ford (Ford Motor Cars) ICICI Credit Cards Star Motors (GM & Chevrolet Cars) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. State Bank of India International Institute of Fashion Design TATA Teleservices Iron Butterfly The Hitavada ITC limited (Sunfeast Biscuits) W&G Designer Garments and Sarees
- 30. Contact Vikash Khurana +91 98232 02900 vikashkhurana@gmail.com