Day 4 – Junoon arts at play with schools
Thursday, 5th August 2016.
Day 4 – Arts Encounter
Amidst a lot of fidgeting, nervousness, and jitters, we began our day. Our gracious guides were prepared with all the resources and their ‘To Do List.’ We must say, preparedness to rock the show. Immediately, we started to work on our assigned tasks, followed by a quick break, and ready for the session with Mr. Utkarsh Mazumdar.
Wow! What a pleasant meeting, amazing interaction, and amusing ideas for a ready take away. We all had a great time with sir. The most we appreciated is his jovial nature. He is a good teacher and a great artist.
After lunch, we all continued with our work and after some time bid everyone a goodbye, wishing them to showcase their best talents and efforts.
Now we say -
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
We are getting crazy and experiencing a Junoon
All the time thinking about our Magic Makers,
Creative Collaborators, Raving Reviewers,
Amazing Advertisers, Delicious Decorators,
And our Just Jurists,
Remembering about the analogy,
Indeed, it is a roller coaster ride,
Filled with fun and excitement,
Moments ups and downs,
Nobody told us that this is ‘Junoon’
With such a sheer joy to work on
Who wants a ‘sukoon.’
Tomorrow our journey will be over,
Eager and delighted for ‘Creative Showcase’
Will surely miss the process we went through
Next year, will be waiting for you,
Come soon! Come soon!
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
We don’t want ‘sukoon.’
We will miss you! Come soon!
See you soon at ‘Gymnasio.’
Truly: ‘Dedicated Documentors’ – Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
Day 4 – Arts Encounter
Amidst a lot of fidgeting, nervousness, and jitters, we began our day. Our gracious guides were prepared with all the resources and their ‘To Do List.’ We must say, preparedness to rock the show. Immediately, we started to work on our assigned tasks, followed by a quick break, and ready for the session with Mr. Utkarsh Mazumdar.
Wow! What a pleasant meeting, amazing interaction, and amusing ideas for a ready take away. We all had a great time with sir. The most we appreciated is his jovial nature. He is a good teacher and a great artist.
After lunch, we all continued with our work and after some time bid everyone a goodbye, wishing them to showcase their best talents and efforts.
Now we say -
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
We are getting crazy and experiencing a Junoon
All the time thinking about our Magic Makers,
Creative Collaborators, Raving Reviewers,
Amazing Advertisers, Delicious Decorators,
And our Just Jurists,
Remembering about the analogy,
Indeed, it is a roller coaster ride,
Filled with fun and excitement,
Moments ups and downs,
Nobody told us that this is ‘Junoon’
With such a sheer joy to work on
Who wants a ‘sukoon.’
Tomorrow our journey will be over,
Eager and delighted for ‘Creative Showcase’
Will surely miss the process we went through
Next year, will be waiting for you,
Come soon! Come soon!
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
We don’t want ‘sukoon.’
We will miss you! Come soon!
See you soon at ‘Gymnasio.’
Truly: ‘Dedicated Documentors’ – Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
Day 3 – Junoon arts at play with schools
Thursday, 4th August 2016.
Day 3 – Artist Interaction 1
Hello! We are back again, but this time, with a super enthusiasm and greed to know more about today’s session. As we unpacked our bags and settled with our belongings, we realized that we have nothing to talk about, except ‘Junoon.’ Just imagine, we don’t know what we are going to do in our respective roles, no idea about theme or setting for the event, but still super excited for this Show! Isn’t it just lovely? Hey! Is this ‘Junoon’?
Our dear Gracious Guides rolled out the schedule of the day. Even though we were still suspicious, we decided not to ask questions to them.
We took our breakfast and all the magic makers along with our gracious guides went to the session. The session remained engaged as Ms. Sampurna Chattarji, with her rich experience and fantastic literature, began reciting a lot of excellent and well written poems. We all were astonished by her speech and dialogue with some of our friends. She talked about her inclination towards writing and answered several questions asked by the students. We got good insight from her session, as some of our friends were able to explore a wonderland of poems.
That was not all, as after a short break, we were with our very favourite and dear friends Mr.Ishaan and Ms Debashree. They are simply so sweet and good people. They loved interacting with us, taught us to become props, enjoyed with us; at some point, even scolded us; nevertheless, they are our all time favourite artists. The session and interaction with them remained the most interesting section of ‘Junoon.’ We all wish, if they can stay here or visit us again and again.
Hey! It seems we are becoming too personal. Anyways, Let’s get back to our business. Hmm! Now it appears things are fine, as we are now aware of the theme to work on; space to perform; and story to build on. Cool! But it is a great deal of work. We realized that without synergy, or knowing each other’s perspective, it is going to be hard.
Hey! But we kids are kids, right? In our extreme excitement we all created a chaos in the room. Our gracious guides stepped in the situation and as usual handled all of us very comfortably. And the day ended with some ideas and thoughts to build on.
Alas!
Hmm! Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
This time I exactly know what is ‘Junoon’
Surprisingly, my teacher did not talk with ‘sukoon’
We all got overwhelmed with the task to work on
And begun contemplating on the story to build on.
Let me confess, it is fun to work together
Some fights, quarrels, different ideas, and pressure
we experienced that we are overworked
With so many ideas we were getting jerk.
No worries,
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
After the D-Day, we will surely get some ‘sukoon.’
We all students and teachers’ are very cool!
And after our D-Day will enjoy the school pool.
Till that time, stay tuned....
From:- Dedicated Documentors
Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
Day 3 – Artist Interaction 1
Hello! We are back again, but this time, with a super enthusiasm and greed to know more about today’s session. As we unpacked our bags and settled with our belongings, we realized that we have nothing to talk about, except ‘Junoon.’ Just imagine, we don’t know what we are going to do in our respective roles, no idea about theme or setting for the event, but still super excited for this Show! Isn’t it just lovely? Hey! Is this ‘Junoon’?
Our dear Gracious Guides rolled out the schedule of the day. Even though we were still suspicious, we decided not to ask questions to them.
We took our breakfast and all the magic makers along with our gracious guides went to the session. The session remained engaged as Ms. Sampurna Chattarji, with her rich experience and fantastic literature, began reciting a lot of excellent and well written poems. We all were astonished by her speech and dialogue with some of our friends. She talked about her inclination towards writing and answered several questions asked by the students. We got good insight from her session, as some of our friends were able to explore a wonderland of poems.
That was not all, as after a short break, we were with our very favourite and dear friends Mr.Ishaan and Ms Debashree. They are simply so sweet and good people. They loved interacting with us, taught us to become props, enjoyed with us; at some point, even scolded us; nevertheless, they are our all time favourite artists. The session and interaction with them remained the most interesting section of ‘Junoon.’ We all wish, if they can stay here or visit us again and again.
Hey! It seems we are becoming too personal. Anyways, Let’s get back to our business. Hmm! Now it appears things are fine, as we are now aware of the theme to work on; space to perform; and story to build on. Cool! But it is a great deal of work. We realized that without synergy, or knowing each other’s perspective, it is going to be hard.
Hey! But we kids are kids, right? In our extreme excitement we all created a chaos in the room. Our gracious guides stepped in the situation and as usual handled all of us very comfortably. And the day ended with some ideas and thoughts to build on.
Alas!
Hmm! Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
This time I exactly know what is ‘Junoon’
Surprisingly, my teacher did not talk with ‘sukoon’
We all got overwhelmed with the task to work on
And begun contemplating on the story to build on.
Let me confess, it is fun to work together
Some fights, quarrels, different ideas, and pressure
we experienced that we are overworked
With so many ideas we were getting jerk.
No worries,
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
After the D-Day, we will surely get some ‘sukoon.’
We all students and teachers’ are very cool!
And after our D-Day will enjoy the school pool.
Till that time, stay tuned....
From:- Dedicated Documentors
Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
Day 2 – Junoon arts at play with schools
Wednesday, 3rd August 2016.
DAY 2 – Stage Encounter
We started the day with a lot of enthusiasm and curiosity to meet Ms. Shaili Sathyu, who is the director of ‘Kyun Kyun Ladki.’ Our Gracious Guides built a lot of excitement about the session beforehand. We were left awestruck with the thought of meeting her; and listed down a lot of questions to know about the play and artistic’ journey.
However, we had no idea about the session as to how will it look like; whether we’ll get a chance to ask questions or not? Will the artists be approachable? Will they answer all our questions? In fact, with all such sorts of wondering, we decided to hold on to all our questions till we get to interact with the awesome and talented artists.
Hurray! Our kind and generous, Gracious Guides gave us the signal to move on to the venue for the grand session with Ms. Shaili Sathyu and her team.
As we reached, we could feel a generous and kind aura in the room. All the artists present in the room, gave a sweet smile and a warm welcome. We were at ease by this time, as we were sure that we are going to get all the answers to our questions.
Ms.Shaili and her team along with our kind Gracious Guides managed the place very well. Let me tell you here, we students at times get really over excited and forget all our mannerisms.
Hey! Nevertheless, at every single point our Gracious Guides reminded us to stay calm and quiet in most of the situations, during the session.
We had a lovely interactive round with the artists and got to know about how can we use our own body to create different props. That was very interesting and we collected a lot of good and innovative ideas too. Well! But the day did not end here! Before we could call off a day, our Gracious Guides did not reveal the suspense to us; to be more precise, they did not tell us as to what is expected out of us or what are we going to perform on the D-Day.
And then we had to say…..
Hmm! Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
I don’t know what is ‘Junoon’
My teacher talked about it with lot of ‘sukoon’
She said, it is a grand event in our school,
Where we will explore and perform staying ‘cool.’
Hey! We started with our first day,
A visit to theatre was a big surprise
Kept wondering what was the play all about
Guess what?
Our dear director Ms Shaili clarified all our doubts.
We begun the second day with a lot of expectations
With a lot of questions and inquisitions
Though we got the answers to them
But the Big query is still unanswered.
Yet we are positive and optimistic learners
Eagerly awaiting to light every corner
Awaiting to get all the information
Curious and excited to perform at every station.
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
I still don’t know what is ‘Junoon’
My teacher talks with a lot of ‘sukoon’
We are ready with our balloons and festoons,
Come soon! Come soon!
From:- Dedicated Documentors
Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
DAY 2 – Stage Encounter
We started the day with a lot of enthusiasm and curiosity to meet Ms. Shaili Sathyu, who is the director of ‘Kyun Kyun Ladki.’ Our Gracious Guides built a lot of excitement about the session beforehand. We were left awestruck with the thought of meeting her; and listed down a lot of questions to know about the play and artistic’ journey.
However, we had no idea about the session as to how will it look like; whether we’ll get a chance to ask questions or not? Will the artists be approachable? Will they answer all our questions? In fact, with all such sorts of wondering, we decided to hold on to all our questions till we get to interact with the awesome and talented artists.
Hurray! Our kind and generous, Gracious Guides gave us the signal to move on to the venue for the grand session with Ms. Shaili Sathyu and her team.
As we reached, we could feel a generous and kind aura in the room. All the artists present in the room, gave a sweet smile and a warm welcome. We were at ease by this time, as we were sure that we are going to get all the answers to our questions.
Ms.Shaili and her team along with our kind Gracious Guides managed the place very well. Let me tell you here, we students at times get really over excited and forget all our mannerisms.
Hey! Nevertheless, at every single point our Gracious Guides reminded us to stay calm and quiet in most of the situations, during the session.
We had a lovely interactive round with the artists and got to know about how can we use our own body to create different props. That was very interesting and we collected a lot of good and innovative ideas too. Well! But the day did not end here! Before we could call off a day, our Gracious Guides did not reveal the suspense to us; to be more precise, they did not tell us as to what is expected out of us or what are we going to perform on the D-Day.
And then we had to say…..
Hmm! Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
I don’t know what is ‘Junoon’
My teacher talked about it with lot of ‘sukoon’
She said, it is a grand event in our school,
Where we will explore and perform staying ‘cool.’
Hey! We started with our first day,
A visit to theatre was a big surprise
Kept wondering what was the play all about
Guess what?
Our dear director Ms Shaili clarified all our doubts.
We begun the second day with a lot of expectations
With a lot of questions and inquisitions
Though we got the answers to them
But the Big query is still unanswered.
Yet we are positive and optimistic learners
Eagerly awaiting to light every corner
Awaiting to get all the information
Curious and excited to perform at every station.
Junoon! Junoon! Junoon!
I still don’t know what is ‘Junoon’
My teacher talks with a lot of ‘sukoon’
We are ready with our balloons and festoons,
Come soon! Come soon!
From:- Dedicated Documentors
Gracious Guide: Ms. Ritu Chopra
Day 1 – Junoon arts at play with schools
Tuesday, 2nd August 2016.
Day 1 – Trip to theater
The Junoon Arts at School Project is currently underway @ Fountainhead School. It is an intensive immersion in arts for grade 3-4-5. The idea of this project is to develop an appreciation for the arts (theater in particular), the creative process and artistic journey.
Students have been given an innovatively designed passport which has various stops in their journey. Day 1 was “trip to theater”
Students were taken to a Sanjeev Kumar auditorium to watch the play “Kyun Kyun Ladki” based on a story by Mahasweta Devi. Students were given an opportunity to ask questions about the play and the performances after the play.
The play showcased beautifully how without props too and by just using their body, actors can adapt to any role. The actors in the play only used their bodies to depict animals like fishes, cows, goats, snakes and everyday objects like a water pump, a hookah etc.
Another learning experience for our students through this process was how to behave like a respectful audience like to sit silently and watch a live performance for 90 minutes. A huge challenging task for them, which some struggled with and some executed successfully.
All in all, a day well spent!
Day 1 – Trip to theater
The Junoon Arts at School Project is currently underway @ Fountainhead School. It is an intensive immersion in arts for grade 3-4-5. The idea of this project is to develop an appreciation for the arts (theater in particular), the creative process and artistic journey.
Students have been given an innovatively designed passport which has various stops in their journey. Day 1 was “trip to theater”
Students were taken to a Sanjeev Kumar auditorium to watch the play “Kyun Kyun Ladki” based on a story by Mahasweta Devi. Students were given an opportunity to ask questions about the play and the performances after the play.
The play showcased beautifully how without props too and by just using their body, actors can adapt to any role. The actors in the play only used their bodies to depict animals like fishes, cows, goats, snakes and everyday objects like a water pump, a hookah etc.
Another learning experience for our students through this process was how to behave like a respectful audience like to sit silently and watch a live performance for 90 minutes. A huge challenging task for them, which some struggled with and some executed successfully.
All in all, a day well spent!