The adventure of Sam in the forest

Dr. K.R. Rajaravivarma is a renowned faculty member at Pondicherry University’s Department of Performing Arts, specializing in acting and actor training since 2007. He has earned the ‘Best Teacher award’ four times and published numerous articles and two books, including his PhD thesis. With extensive experience in theatre, he directed five plays and performed three solo acts.

Mariana Baruco Machado Andraus is a distinguished Associate Professor at the Department of Performing Arts of the University of Campinas (Unicamp), located in Brazil. Her expertise lies in contemporary dance, where she delves into the creative processes that intertwine both Western and Eastern dance techniques. With a passion for the performing arts, Mariana dedicates herself to exploring the rich tapestry of global dance traditions, seeking to understand and convey the nuanced expressions found within different cultural contexts.