Monday, October 4, 2010

Special Events - Tales of Tenali Rama

 Project : Bangalore Little Theatre ( Fund raiser / Aug - Sept 2009 )
 Concept : Children's Theatre / Tales of Tenali Rama

Scope of work :

  • Co-Scripting & Direction
  • Sets and Costume Design
  • Communication Design & Co-ordination  : ( Press & Publicity Material )





Pre - Publicity : Stills for the Press Kit
Location : Double Road, Bangalore.


Total number of shows : 19.

Gurunanak Bhavan -9 ( 50% capacity, seating 500 ),
Rangashankara -5 ( Full house, seating 310 )
Coimbatore : 5

Written /Directed : Aliyeh Rizvi/Sridhar Ramanathan,
( adapted from the version by Vijay Padaki)

ONLINE PRESS LINKS

Time out Bengaluru
DNA Bangalore
Indiatimes.com
Livemint.com

http://iplextra.indiatimes.com/article/08Sgfq4fQqdtR
http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/24195904/Tenali8217s-tales-with-a-tw.html
http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082250420200.htm
http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=48&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=14-08-2010&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar04801&format=&publabel=TOI
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/tales-different-era-266
http://www.dramadose.com/tales-of-tenali-rama/http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/2325-tenali-raman

Other writing for Theatre :

  • Earth Song ( Valley School, Bangalore ) : scripted/directed/performed at Chowdiah Memorial Hall
  • Mira &Akka, Brides of God : scripted/directed/ performed at Rangashankara, Bangalore
  • Magic Drum : scripted/ performed at Rangashankara, Bangalore
  • Antigone (Jean Anouilh) : directed/ Alliance Francaise De Bangalore
  • 5Women (Mahasweta Devi ) : Script adaptation
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    Saturday, October 2, 2010

    Special Curatorial Events - Global Tree Cafe, F&B



    Event : Art Exhibition & Performance / Swayam (June 2009 )
    Artist : Reema Moudgil

    Event : Performance / Ashankh /Kalaripayattu ( August 2009 )

    Event : Photography / Kenya Unplugged / Detritus ( September 2009 )
    Photographer " Rahul Deshpande

    Event : Photography / Food & Drink ( October 2009 )
    Photographer : Freddie Yauri



    Event : Book Reading /Simply Jaya ( October 2009 )
    Author : Usha RK

    Event : Art & Sculpture / Children of Michelangelo ( December 2009 )
     Artist : John Devaraj



    Client : Global Tree Cafe, F&B, Bangalore ( 2009 )

    Concept : Re-invent the restaurant as a place for food and artistic interaction

    Communication Strategy : Establishing GTC as an interactive platform which supports emerging artistes through showcasing site specific art work and enabling them to interact directly with their audience ( restaurant guests )

    • Food For Thought :  Re-imagining the restaurant as performance space through a monthly culture series where food and  performance were showcased simultaneously.
    • The Art Wall: Re-imagining the restaurant as a gallery for fine art /photography.
    Scope of work :
    • Monthly traffic building promotions - curation /execution
    • Communication Design & Co-ordination
    • Logistics Planning & Execution 
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      Programme Management, Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts

      2008 - 2009 : Attakkalari Repertory Company
      Programme Manager

      Attakkalari is a Bangalore based non-profit, charitable organisation working in the field of contemporary dance with a unique style involving an integration of contemporary dance with Indian physical traditions.


      • Worked on developing all communication material for the Attakkalari Repertory brand.
      •  Worked on programme administration. 
      • Managed performance logistics for Attakkalari's new multi-media work, Chronotopia and its premiere at the Attakkalari India Biennale 2009.
      • Managed international artistes and production logistics for the opening ceremony, Attakkalari India Biennale 2009.
      • Managed performance logistics and international artistes from India, Brazil and South Africa during the cultural collaboration at Kamani Auditorium and Rastrapathy Bhavan, New Delhi for the IBSA Summit 2009, in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.



      Attakkalari India Biennial 2009
      Communication Design/ Programme Notes : Aliyeh Rizvi


      Performance Logistics & Production : Attakkalai India Biennial 2009, Opening Ceremony
      Communication Design : Leaflet & Poster design,  Attakkalari India Biennal 2009


      Performance Logistics : Kalinga Martial Dance Festival 2009, Bhubaneshwar



      Performance Logistics & Production : Chronotopia , an interactive, multi-media production




      Communication Design : Poster, Mature Movers Class: Aliyeh Rizvi












































































































































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      Retail Communication - Fussion, Aromatherapy Salon


      Project : Fussion Aromatherapy Salon, Bangalore.

      Positioning : Your personal aromatherapy spa down the road.
      Brief : Warm and casual / approachable. The client did not want the traditional minimal /earthy look favoured by spas or pastels for salons, but instead wanted to create an association with aromatic oils derived from flowers and herbs using imagery from flower gardens.

      The salon had a modest budget which was allocated to interiors and identity collateral - signage, price list, menu card, gift vouchers, inserts for newspapers, and a visiting card.
      Communication Design : Invitations, newspapers releases, inserts and e-vites.

      Scope of work :

      • Visual Identity - Interiors
      • Communication Design
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        Retail Communication, 100FT Boutique restaurant

        PRE LAUNCH



        LAUNCH : The Mediterranean Resto-bar & Boutique



        ( 2002 - 2005 ) 100ft Boutique Restaurant, Bangalore

        Designation : Manager- Brand Communication

        Positioning : A Mediterranean restaurant where you can shop and eat under one roof. " If you like it -buy it

        Strategy : Interiors to reflect the brand identity. Distribution and integration of the restaurant through the store. Define spaces by usage to display related products in the appropriate context - bedroom, living room, dining etc. All furniture is available on order, products can be bought off the shelf.


        Scope of work :

        • Brand re-launch
        • Visual Identity ( Interiors & Display )
        • Communication Co-ordination
        • Publicity and Promotions ( ongoing )
        • Product merchandising"
        Project Phase I

        • Developing the physical identity working closely with the architects ( Mathew & Ghosh Architects ) to define a distinct look based on a clear brief which included allocation of spaces, reference images, detailing of spaces and shelving as per product and furniture specifications,.
        • Merchandise sourcing and selection 
        • Defining display details, furniture placements and wall colours to offset products / define the tropical mood for the season ( Asian contemporary ).
        • Publicity design, launch planning and media interface and the actual opening.
        Project Phase II

        • Events & Promotions -Kasbah /Christmas Turkey /Earth Day
        • Vendor Management
        • Communication design
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        Retail Communication - 93 RESTAURANT






        Project : 93' was a small after hours cafe with a multi-cuisine menu ( Indian, Chinese and Italian )   A modest budget allowed for only a very basic image makeover that was needed to erase memories of the previous look.


        Positioning :  A cosy, informal space with a cheerful mood.

        Strategy : Use surface treatments - wall colours, lighting, upholstery and wood finishes on furniture to create the difference. The two spaces ( upstairs and downstairs ) were divided through colour ( Sun Room /Moon Room ).

        Scope of work :

        •  Concept
        •  Visual Identity Design -Interiors
        •  Communication collateral ( menu cards /logo.)

        Press :
        http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/july24/metro12.asp
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        Retail Communication - THE DESIGN STORE


        ( 2001 - 2003 ) The Design Store, Bangalore /Chennai

        Consultant :Retail Communication

        Scope of work :

        • Communication Design
        • Media Relations
        • Events & Promotions
        • PR & Publicity
        • Store display.

          The Design Store offered two labels under one roof : Tessaract ( Contemporary furniture ) and Industree Crafts Pvt.Ltd ( Natural fibre and Indigeneous crafts of India - wood inlay, laquerware, stoneware etc ) and was one of its kind in Bangalore. Set up by National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad alumni, the core idea was to make design accessible and relatable to the masses.
        Communication strategy : Showcase the products and price points by building stories around existing /new product collections and creating events for media visibility - direct engagement with the customer to convey this information.
        Positioning : Affordable Design
        Events : Exhibitions/Workshops/Designer showcases
        Communication :  All the events were supported by traditional publicity ( media releases, emails to store customer databases, e-vites, invitations ). Instore VM collateral included product stories on tent cards, posters of individual collections and a take home brochure with a price list.
        Additional :
        A special publicity /brand visibility partnership with The Hindu, Chennai where every month an  informative article ( written in-house by me ) on craft, design and interiors appeared with photographs, credits and captions highlighting the products in the store alongside the store address and contact details. The article positioned the store as an accessible, reliable friend you could count on for advice and quality products that suited your lifestyle.

        Press
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