Dramatic Profile
Aruna Ganesh Ram
Creative Director at Dramart, a collaborative focussed on developing creative work through drama and allied art
Artistic Director at Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group - focussed on enabling dramatic experiences for youngsters
Education
(2012- 2013) - MA in Advanced Theatre Practice, Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Currently pursuing this programme in the realm of Creative Innovation using devising for stage and allied arts
2007 - Post Graduation in Marketing Communication, Chennai Business School, Chennai, India, with specialization in Branding and Communication
2006 - BSc. in Visual Communication, MOP Vaishnav College, Univerity of Madras, Chennai, India
Dramatic Work
(2009 - 2011) - Designed and Directed R.K Narayan's Swami and Friends, India's first theatrical adaptation of the novel. Part of the Metro Plus Theatre festival in India at Bangalore and Hyderabad, India
(2008 - 2009) - Designed and Directed Rumpelstiltskin, a musical for Children, Chennai India
(2006 - 2008) - Scripted, Designed and Directed Kingdom of Fools, a bilingual adapted from an Indian Folklore, Chennai, India
(2007) - Designed and Directed J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as a charity show in India, realising funds for Madhuram Narayan Centre for exceptional Learning
(2007) - Designed and Directed Alladin and the Magic Lamp, a Musical presentation by Landing Stage
(2005) - Designed and Directed a German Folklore, The Adventures of Little Mouk in association with the Geothe Institute, Chennai, India
(2004) - Designed and Directed a Grimm's Fairytale, The Brave Little Tailor as a Musical for Children
(2001 - 2004) - Began my Theatrical journey with Masquerade's Twelfth Night in Chennai, India. Been a part of over 100 productions, Dramatised readings and workshops as an Actor, Stage crew, Lighting Technician, Sound assist, Trainee and contributor
Experience
(2012) - Co-Trained and facilitated acting sessions for students of Playacting Theatre Company, Singapore leading to a short film project
(2009 - 2012) - Communication Consultant and Manager at Daimler India, facilitating their Brand Launch of BharatBenz Trucks in the Indian Market
(2007 - 2009) - Communications Manager at Ashok Leyland managing the brand's communication across the country
(2008 - 2011) - Theatre Trainer and Facilitator at Chettinad Vidyashram School, Chennai, running the theatre programme for the junior wing
(2004 - present) - Artistic Director at Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group, India
Professional skills
Actor Training and coaching, Stage Direction and Design, Story Telling and Creative Improvising, Brand Management & Creative Communication,
Dramatic Visualization and Concept research, Marketing, Advertising and Public relations
Creative Director at Dramart, a collaborative focussed on developing creative work through drama and allied art
Artistic Director at Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group - focussed on enabling dramatic experiences for youngsters
Education
(2012- 2013) - MA in Advanced Theatre Practice, Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Currently pursuing this programme in the realm of Creative Innovation using devising for stage and allied arts
2007 - Post Graduation in Marketing Communication, Chennai Business School, Chennai, India, with specialization in Branding and Communication
2006 - BSc. in Visual Communication, MOP Vaishnav College, Univerity of Madras, Chennai, India
Dramatic Work
(2009 - 2011) - Designed and Directed R.K Narayan's Swami and Friends, India's first theatrical adaptation of the novel. Part of the Metro Plus Theatre festival in India at Bangalore and Hyderabad, India
(2008 - 2009) - Designed and Directed Rumpelstiltskin, a musical for Children, Chennai India
(2006 - 2008) - Scripted, Designed and Directed Kingdom of Fools, a bilingual adapted from an Indian Folklore, Chennai, India
(2007) - Designed and Directed J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as a charity show in India, realising funds for Madhuram Narayan Centre for exceptional Learning
(2007) - Designed and Directed Alladin and the Magic Lamp, a Musical presentation by Landing Stage
(2005) - Designed and Directed a German Folklore, The Adventures of Little Mouk in association with the Geothe Institute, Chennai, India
(2004) - Designed and Directed a Grimm's Fairytale, The Brave Little Tailor as a Musical for Children
(2001 - 2004) - Began my Theatrical journey with Masquerade's Twelfth Night in Chennai, India. Been a part of over 100 productions, Dramatised readings and workshops as an Actor, Stage crew, Lighting Technician, Sound assist, Trainee and contributor
Experience
(2012) - Co-Trained and facilitated acting sessions for students of Playacting Theatre Company, Singapore leading to a short film project
(2009 - 2012) - Communication Consultant and Manager at Daimler India, facilitating their Brand Launch of BharatBenz Trucks in the Indian Market
(2007 - 2009) - Communications Manager at Ashok Leyland managing the brand's communication across the country
(2008 - 2011) - Theatre Trainer and Facilitator at Chettinad Vidyashram School, Chennai, running the theatre programme for the junior wing
(2004 - present) - Artistic Director at Landing Stage Youth Theatre Group, India
Professional skills
Actor Training and coaching, Stage Direction and Design, Story Telling and Creative Improvising, Brand Management & Creative Communication,
Dramatic Visualization and Concept research, Marketing, Advertising and Public relations