The Shakespeare Society

The Shakespeare Society The Shakespeare Society is the English Dramatics Society of St. Stephen's College, Delhi and is the
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Respected alumnus,For a hundred long years, the Shakespeare Society has been an intrinsic part of the hallowed halls of ...
14/12/2023

Respected alumnus,

For a hundred long years, the Shakespeare Society has been an intrinsic part of the hallowed halls of St. Stephen's. Through the tumultuous decades of the 20th century, through the pandemic, ShakeSoc has remained strong, returning again and again to claim centre stage under the dazzling spotlights of College Hall.

While the contribution of the brilliant individuals such as Rev. Padley, C.B. Young and Principal Rajpal nourished the society in its initial years, the sustained growth and flourishing nature of ShakeSoc would not have been possible without each and every one of the junior members that devoted their time and effort to the Society.

In recognition of the same and to recognise what we as members have, in turn, received from our time in ShakeSoc, we wish to release a Centenary Playbill, documenting anecdotes, photographs and memories from across the years. We would be extremely grateful for your contribution to the same.

To facilitate the same, we have created the following Google form for you to fill:

https://forms.gle/eb5tJkbSeWnJD2DS8

We request you to forward the same link in your class/batch groups as we await your response with much enthusiasm.

For any queries, please contact:

Richik Chakraborty - +91 7604021833

Joanna Chhavi - +91 96303 89747

Nivedita Mahapatra - +91 91027 36565

The Shakespeare Society Introducing our Third Year Executive Council 2022-2023 ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’“General Secretaries Akanksha Shahi (III...
24/08/2022

The Shakespeare Society

Introducing our Third Year Executive Council 2022-2023 ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’“

General Secretaries

Akanksha Shahi (III B.Sc. Chemistry)
Rhea Mathew (III B.Sc. Chemistry)

Financial Director

Kevin Joy Varghese (III B.A. History)

External Operations Head

Manasvi James (III B.A. English)

Internal Operations Head
Karen Roanna Thomas (III B.SC.Chemistry)

Publicity Head
Lakshiya Nicholson (III B.A. English)

The Shakespeare Society Introducing the Second Year Executive Council 2022- 2023 ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’“Internal Operations Heads Joanna Chha...
24/08/2022

The Shakespeare Society

Introducing the Second Year Executive Council 2022- 2023 ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’“

Internal Operations Heads

Joanna Chhavi (II B.A. English)
Pratyusha Chakrabarti (II B.A. History)
Elizabeth Jacob (II B.A. History)

External Operations Heads

Aadyot Prakash (II B.A. Philosophy)
Nivedita Mahapatra (II B.A. History)
Amarissa Nayak (II B.A. English)

Publicity Heads

Insha Shakeel (II B.A. History)
Loraine Joseph (II B.A. English)

Treasurer
Richik Chakraborty (II B.Sc. Programme)

Greetings penguins! The Shakespeare Society is here to make your Saturday better with the announcement of our Annual Pro...
26/02/2022

Greetings penguins!

The Shakespeare Society is here to make your Saturday better with the announcement of our Annual Production! โœจ

The Annual Production has historically been one of the Shakespeare Society's most anticipated events, and since this is also the Society's first offline production in two years, we aspire to involve as many people as possible. To help you understand how you can be a part of the Annual Production,
we are holding an Orientation on:
28th February, Monday at 4 PM in Room B.

There is no prior experience in theatre required for being a part of the annual production. Come learn about how you can take part- be it lights, sound, music, makeup and costume, set design acting or directing!

We are super excited to start working with you all and we'll also (try) help you fight Monday blues๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ.

For any further queries, please contact:
Shania- +91 74069 99461
John- +91 96744 89375

P.S.- There is something for everyone- so those who are looking for their calling,
Shakesoc welcomes you with an open heart!

Hello penguins!๐Ÿง We are so excited to announce that we are  going to have a session on theatre for you all!โœจKirtana Kuma...
25/01/2022

Hello penguins!๐Ÿง

We are so excited to announce that we are going to have a session on theatre for you all!โœจ

Kirtana Kumar is an Indian theatre actor, director and dramaturg and filmmaker with 35 years of stage experience.

Hang out with her as she talks about: why theatre is the biggest con, what's going to happen once all the venues close down, what's happening with virtuality and why Shakespeare is so this minute.

Plus, some exercises and you get to ask questions too!๐Ÿ’—

This session is open to all colleges, but limited spots are available so register now!!

Date: 29th January
Time: 5pm
Venue: Zoom

Register here: https://forms.gle/cSGG273smtVYjk5c9

Link to her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNdl45YiivM

Hope to see you all thereโ™ฅ๏ธ

"Welcome all, to this completely normal, regular, nothing out of the ordinary meeting. This meeting is to voice any gene...
03/11/2021

"Welcome all, to this completely normal, regular, nothing out of the ordinary meeting. This meeting is to voice any general grievances the valued members of CHM might have. I want to make you all feel very heard. Whatever each of you has to say, it mattersโ€”
I'll start."

The esteemed residents of Chateau House Manor welcome you to attend the Annual Flower Show! (on Zoom, because there's a little pandemic going on)

Watch the commotion unfold as Pushpa is found missing a day before the show, and the residents are quick to point fingers at each other, in ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ก๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ'๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ (๐Ž๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž & ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ) ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
- ๐‘ช๐’‰๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’‚๐’– ๐‘ฏ๐’๐’–๐’”๐’† ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’๐’๐’“ โœจ

When: ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต, ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†
Time: ๐Ÿ” ๐๐Œ

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kS5FsjXDrEonQsxq5

This performance is open to anyone from anywhere!

Please note: The Zoom meeting link will be sent to your inbox one day prior to the performance.

The Shakespeare Society is also open to receiving contributions from the audience for this performance. A form will be sent to your inbox if you wish to do so.

Looking forward to your online presence!

For any queries, please contact:
Shania: 7406999461
Agastya: 9999321965
Shilpa: 9961674759

Hello Penguins! ๐ŸงWe hope you are more excited about our midterm production than Ms Susan Koshy here ๐Ÿ™ˆAlso, she overheard...
02/11/2021

Hello Penguins! ๐Ÿง

We hope you are more excited about our midterm production than Ms Susan Koshy here ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Also, she overheard some of y'all saying 'Chatter House Manor' and 'Chaata โ˜‚๏ธ House Manor' ??!?!
IT IS CHATEAU HOUSE MANOR, GUYS

Coming to your zoom screens on 7th November, 2021! ๐Ÿ’—

Meet the residents of Chรขteau House Manor!๐Ÿ’—Unlike the picture, the gossip chain doesnโ€™t exist in black and white. hope y...
01/11/2021

Meet the residents of Chรขteau House Manor!๐Ÿ’—

Unlike the picture, the gossip chain doesnโ€™t exist in black and white.

hope youโ€™re as excited as we are!! ๐Ÿง

31/10/2021

The Shakespeare Society's Mid Term production - CHATEAU HOUSE MANOR๐Ÿฉ
will be coming to your zoom screens on 7th November, 2021! ๐Ÿง

Save the date, spread the word (not the rumour) and yea, excitement is mandatoryโœจ

30/10/2021

hello penguins!๐Ÿง

we have exciting news!!

the shakespeare society is back with its midterm production!!

watch this space for more ๐Ÿ‘€

ACTING WORKSHOPS The virtual stage is set and the lights and sound are ready for some action! "Theatre and Other Rocket ...
08/09/2021

ACTING WORKSHOPS

The virtual stage is set and the lights and sound are ready for some action!

"Theatre and Other Rocket Sciences" is an acting workshop spanning 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th September held by Srishti Gautam in collaboration with the Shakespeare Society of St. Stephen's College!๐Ÿ’—

It covers every aspect that goes into a theatre production and also includes anecdotes from her own days at ShakeSoc!!

Please register and be present , it'll be a few days of pure fun and who knows might help your creativity flowing for ahem other events. ahem

Only limited spots so please register ASAP. Open to people from all colleges!!

https://forms.gle/BAjXE7dd4MnfrAYeA

Warm penguin hugs!๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’—

Introducing the Executive Council for 2021-2022!
15/08/2021

Introducing the Executive Council for 2021-2022!

The virtual stage is all set for the Alum Meet! Can't wait to take a trip down memory lane with you, please be there.
30/07/2021

The virtual stage is all set for the Alum Meet! Can't wait to take a trip down memory lane with you, please be there.

Two days to go!
29/07/2021

Two days to go!

The Shakespeare Society extends an invitation to our esteemed alumni for the Alum Meet to reminisce and interact! The ev...
28/07/2021

The Shakespeare Society extends an invitation to our esteemed alumni for the Alum Meet to reminisce and interact!

The event will include an open mic so the past batches can perform as they revel in nostalgia.

Platform: Zoom
Time: 7pm
Date: 30th July, 2021

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88408018035?pwd=WFFXcDF5NmV6SFZZc0xPNCtVcXVSdz09

Meeting ID: 884 0801 8035
Passcode: 693902

Hoping to see you there!

Kindly note: Please do register on the form given below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebO2hnQx82X6wfCdlRu_uhoyadQSBtUuM6Gv1jsu-h6HfMOg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Making a scene since 1924,
The Shakespeare Society

Greetings! The Shakey Merch is here. ๐Ÿง๐ŸŽญTo place an order for the merchandise, please fill the form: https://forms.gle/Nz...
14/04/2021

Greetings! The Shakey Merch is here. ๐Ÿง๐ŸŽญ

To place an order for the merchandise, please fill the form: https://forms.gle/NzCBYpcwMJ1QPBK16

COSTS:
White T-shirts: 330 (+30 for name)
Black T-shirts: 330 (+ 30 for name)
Black Hoodies: 600 (+30 for name)
Tote Bags: 120

Delivery charges
To Campus: 20
To Home: 100

Kindly make the payment through Google Pay (G-Pay) or NEFT at +91 96744 89375 (John Scaria)
Do send a screenshot once the payment is done to the above mentioned number.

Last date to place your order is 15th April, 2021.

The merchandise can be purchased by anyone who is or was a part of St. Stephen's College.

For any queries, contact:
John Scaria (+91 96744 89375)
Shania Mathew (+91 74069 99461)

https://forms.gle/4shM2vgCkaoECxfu8Hereโ€™s the thing. I canโ€™t tell whatโ€™s real and what isnโ€™t anymore. Itโ€™s not as dramat...
01/04/2021

https://forms.gle/4shM2vgCkaoECxfu8

Hereโ€™s the thing. I canโ€™t tell whatโ€™s real and what isnโ€™t anymore. Itโ€™s not as dramatic as it sounds. But sometimes, I feel like Iโ€™m trapped inside aโ€ฆa film. Like Iโ€™m outside my body.

The lockdown forced all of us to deal with emotions we'd usually rather push to the side - discontent, grief, overwhelming boredom. When you're forced to keep yourself company, is it easier or harder to lie to yourself?

Watch Riya try to navigate the murky waters of self-isolation, personhood and romance in The Shakespeare Society's Annual (Online) Production- A Plagued Journey, an original play based on the entire text of Maya Angelou's poem of the same name, premiering April 4th at 5:30 p.m on Zoom!

Do register for the show through the Google form provided! (zoom meeting link would be sent one day prior to the performance.)

Please note that the event is open to folx from all institutions.

For any queries, please contact:
Srishti: 8126268446
Nidhi: 9049004652

"So letโ€™s seeโ€ฆmy entire family has covid. My dad lost his job. Iโ€™m locked up inside this...placeโ€ฆlike some mutant Rapunz...
29/03/2021

"So letโ€™s seeโ€ฆmy entire family has covid. My dad lost his job. Iโ€™m locked up inside this...placeโ€ฆlike some mutant Rapunzel ninja turtle. I think misery is warranted."- Riya, 2020

Presenting Nidhi from III English as Riya in 'A Plagued Journey', shakesoc's first online production directed by Nidhi and Srishti, assisted by Sagarika.

Watch Riya on 4th and 14th April on your zoom screens! :)

"Maybe I want to believe we can force ourselves outside our miserable lives into somethingโ€ฆ.brighter, right?"- Yimla, 20...
29/03/2021

"Maybe I want to believe we can force ourselves outside our miserable lives into somethingโ€ฆ.brighter, right?"- Yimla, 2020

Presenting Imkong from 2nd History as Yimlasangba in 'A Plagued Journey', shakesoc's first online production directed by Nidhi and Srishti, assisted by Sagarika.

Catch Yimla on 4th and 14th April on your zoom screens! :)

10/11/2020

After what seemed like the longest silence, we're super thrilled to finally announce the executive council of The Shakespeare Society for the year 2020-2021! ๐Ÿง

โžผ Administrative Coordinators: Aayushi Das (B.A. Programme III) and Schulu Duo (B.A. Economics II)
โžผ Creative Coordinators: Ananay Koushal (B.A. Programme III) and Aastha Tiwari (B.A. English III)
โžผ External Coordinator: Vishnu Sasikumar Nair (B.A. Programme III)
โžผ Financial Coordinator: Somya Harris (B.A. English III)
โžผ General Secretary: Arun Jose (B.A. English III)
โžผ Production Coordinator: Srishti Vaideeswaran (B.A. English III)
โžผ Publicity Coordinator: Arnav Michael (B.Sc. Chemistry III)
โžผ Rajpal Coordinators: Swadha Singh (B.A. English III) and Syeda Parsa Nawrin Emani (B.A. English II)
โžผ Technical Coordinator: Mariam George Palal (B.A. Economics II)
โžผ Treasurer: Pritika Scaria (B.A. English II)

Each year comes with its own set of challenges, and we trust this council will do its very best for the betterment of the society. Congratulations, and all the very best!

hello folks! The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is delighted to bring to you the third interactive session...
04/11/2020

hello folks!

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is delighted to bring to you the third interactive session for the academic year 2020-21, โ€œUnderstanding and Making a Play: The Directorial Processโ€ with Feisal Alkazi.

Feisal Alkazi is a renowned theatre director, educationist and activist who has carved out a niche for himself with his group Ruchika over the past forty years. He has directed over 200 plays with adults in Hindi, English and Urdu and over 100 productions for schools all over India. Most recently, โ€˜Noorโ€™ and โ€˜A Quiet Desireโ€™, two plays written by him have been produced. He is actively involved in the field of heritage education and has published over twenty books in the field.

You donโ€™t want to miss this!

Date: 9th November 2020, Monday
Time: 5-7 PM
Platform: Zoom

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HHShuAVZLorSECs87

Kindly register before 4 PM on the 8th of November, 2020

For further details, contact:
[email protected]
Srishti: +91 8126268446
Arun: +91 6282632078

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is more than delighted to bring its second session for the 2020-21 acad...
28/10/2020

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is more than delighted to bring its second session for the 2020-21 academic year with a talk on acting with Mikhail Sen.

Mikhail Sen is an actor and St. Stephen's alumnus who is making a return to his alma mater on an online platform to share his experience in acting in theatre, film, and t.v. series. He will also engage in some fun exercises to help you brush up on your acting skills. He is known most recently for his role as Amit Chatterjee in the BBC adaptation of A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth among his other several achievements in movies such as Royal Shakespeare Company: Troilus and Cressida, and short film 3 Sleeps, along with several other roles in theatre.

You donโ€™t want to miss this!

Date: 5th November 2020
Time: 4-6 PM
Platform: Zoom

Registration link: https://forms.gle/qTKHuTvDjpAZd8s98

For further details contact:
[email protected]
Srishti- +91 8126268446
Arun- +91 6282632078

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is more than delighted to kick start the 2020-21 session with a scripti...
15/10/2020

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephenโ€™s College is more than delighted to kick start the 2020-21 session with a scripting workshop with Mr. Abhishek Majumdar

Workshops are an intrinsic part of the process of learning and unlearning in theatre and we donโ€™t want the pandemic to put a hold on learning and going ahead, do we?

He is an Indian playwright and theatre director who currently serves as the artistic director of โ€˜Bhasha Centreโ€™, a company that performs across India and in various South Asian languages with a focus on gender and Dalit studies. Known for his plays such as The Djinns of Eidgah, Pah-la, Harlesden High Street, Rizwan, and many other acclaimed works, his plays have been performed in Asia, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Latin America.

He writes in English, Hindi, and Bangla and his works have been translated into English, Hindi, Bangla, Marathi, and French. He is also under commission by several theatres including the National Theatre in London and the Royal Court Theatre.

You donโ€™t want to miss this!

Date: 23rd October 2020
Time: 3-6 PM
Platform: Zoom

Kindly register before 4 PM on the 20th of October, 2020!

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10Uj9sWhCqfFvrZ__wWVLfKi3agngqpcnB4txEETKn9k/edit

For further details contact:
[email protected]
Srishti- +91 8126268446
Arun- +91 6282632078

The Shakespeare Society, St Stephen's College is working on revising its alum database with the intent to foster alum re...
14/10/2020

The Shakespeare Society, St Stephen's College is working on revising its alum database with the intent to foster alum relationships and facilitate alum engagement, and we require your help for the same.

If you're an alum of ShakeSoc yourself, if you're friends with a ShakeSoc alum or if you know of a ShakeSoc alum, please fill the form right away and get a chance to stay updated about our events and relive your ShakeSoc experiences!

Link to the Alum Data Collection Form: https://forms.gle/vgwxecTvtyasPyr99

Please do fill it and spread the word!

02/06/2019

We bid farewell to the year that has been with nothing but gratitude in our hearts. Thank you for a year of joy, creativity, love, and drama. โค

With great excitement, we're proud to announce the Executive Council 2019-20:

โ–ช Administrative Head - Nikhil Paul (III B.Sc. Programme)
โ–ชCreative Coordinator - Supriya Kumar (III History)
โ–ชFinancial Coordinator - Ronnal Mathew (III B.Sc. Programme)
โ–ชInter Rajpal Convenors - Aman Singh (III B.Sc. Programme), Samir Pius George (III Economics)
โ–ช Intra Rajpal Convenor - David Mathew (III B.A. Programme)
โ–ชSecretary (External Affairs) - Nikitha Loraine (III English)
โ–ชSecretary (Internal Affairs) - Aiyana Abraham (III English)
โ–ชTechnical Head - Jonathan M John (III B.A. Programme)
โ–ชTreasurer - Arun Jose (II English)

Congratulations and all the best!

07/04/2019
The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephen's College proudly presents its 90th Annual Production (๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ), a rendition of Tom St...
07/04/2019

The Shakespeare Society of St. Stephen's College proudly presents its 90th Annual Production (๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ), a rendition of Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

The play revolves around the misadventures and musings of two characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (R&G), featured in Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. โš”

Come join Ros and Guily as they set out on their rather eventful adventures~ ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๐Ÿ’›

8th of April ๐Ÿ‘‘ 3pm&5pm ๐Ÿ“ฏ College Hall

๐Ÿฅ The Shakespeare Society's HAMLET CARNIVAL presents CARDLET ๐Ÿƒ~The following are guidelines to this competition~โ™ฃCards w...
04/04/2019

๐Ÿฅ The Shakespeare Society's HAMLET CARNIVAL presents CARDLET ๐Ÿƒ~

The following are guidelines to this competition~
โ™ฃCards will be distributed at the Cafe Tree on the 5th of April (Friday) at 1:30pm.
โ™ฆYou are expected to find a set of 5 cards as per the rules of poker (as mentioned on the poster) by interacting with others who have different cards.
โ™  Following which you have to post a photograph on your Instagram story with all 5 cards, and tag .of.shakesoc and &GAREDEAD.
โ™ฅ We will collect back the cards on the 6th of April (Saturday) at the Cafe Tree, and those who have managed to collect the said set of 5 cards, win a prize ! โœจ

All the best, see ya!
also, R&G ARE DEAD~8th APRIL~3PM AND 5PM~COLLEGE HALL ๐ŸŒผ

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