The contribution of NSD in Theatre in Education Company (T.I.E.C)

Abstract

The National School of Drama is one of the foremost theatre training institutions in the world and the only one of its
kind in India. It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959. In 1975, it became
an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI
of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Training in the School is highly intensive
and is based on a thorough, comprehensive, carefully planned syllabus which covers every aspect of theatre and in
which theory is related to practice. As a part of their training, students are required to produce plays which are then
performed before the public. TIE Company consists of a group of actor-teachers working with and performing for
children. The major focus of TIE Company is to perform creative, curriculum based and participatory plays in
schools specially designed and prepared for children of different age groups. The major thrust of the plays is to
create an atmosphere to encourage children, to raise questions, make decisions and choices with an awareness of
themselves within larger society.