Dramanon

Who is Dramanon?

Dramanon is an English language theatre group that operates out of three cities in India: Manipal, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The three chapters of Dramanon are well integrated and enjoy a strong collaborative bond apart from a common origin. Till date, Dramanon has staged 25 productions & 125+ shows across the country.

Established in 1991 by Dr. Sripathi Rao, currently the Dean of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Dramanon was founded to address the need for a common platform where the diverse student body of Manipal meets to commune, express and share.

Through varied pursuits - play reading, acting workshops, script writing workshops and performances, Dramanon grew organically into its founding vision - an informal, unofficial theatre group that brought the students and faculty members of MAHE, together in a creative endeavor.

Re-energized in 2000 by R.K. Shenoy, Professor of Architecture currently working for antz as Design director, from Manipal Institute of Technology, Dramanon Manipal grew in number and strength from there on into a vibrant, young theatre group that stages two productions every year to packed houses. With every passing year, it has been steadily grooming actors, directors, stage managers and designers.