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{{Short description|Theatre training institute}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Madhya Pradesh School of Drama
| image = Madhya_Pradesh_School_of_Drama_logo.png
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| established = 8 July 2011
| type = [[Public university|Public]]
| affiliation = Government of Madhya Pradesh
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| director = Sanjay Shrivastav (Present)
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| city = [[Bhopal]],
| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|23.2428|77.3986|type:edu_globe:earth_region:IN|display=ti}}
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| website = {{URL|http://mpsd.co.in}}
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| administrative_staff = HOD (Acting ) – [[Alok Chatterjee]] (2012 -present)
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The '''Madhya Pradesh School of Drama''' or MPSD, is a theatre training institute situated at [[Bhopal]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-School-of-Drama-introduces-two-year-course/articleshow/19309017.cms|title=MP School of Drama introduces two-year course – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.oneindia.com/amphtml/2011/06/17/advanito-open-madhya-pradesh-school-ofdrama-aid0126.html|title=advani to madhya pradesh school of drama|work=oneindia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-School-of-Drama-introduces-two-year-course/articleshow/19309017.cms|title=MP School of Drama introduces two-year course – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-07}}</ref> It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.patrika.com/news/gwalior/audition-for-mp-school-of-drama-1570762|title=वो तो शराब के प्याले के साथ जीवन के मजे ले रहा होगा, पर मेरा क्या|work=www.patrika.com|access-date=2017-11-02|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/a-much-needed-push/article5007010.ece|title=A much needed push|last=Bajeli|first=Diwan Singh|date=2013-08-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was set up in 2011<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/news/LIF-madhya-pradesh-to-set-up-drama-school-1856394.html|title=Madhya Pradesh to set up drama school|date=2011-02-16|work=DailyBhaskar|access-date=2017-11-15|language=en}}{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> by the cabinet of Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.topnews.in/law/madhya-pradesh-set-drama-school-251173|title=Madhya Pradesh to set up drama school {{!}} TopNews|website=www.topnews.in|access-date=2017-11-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/MP-School-of-Drama-introduces-two-year-course/articleshow/19309017.cms|title=MP School of Drama introduces two-year course – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-10-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/locality/bhopal/mp-drama-school-polishing-talent-big-stage-38826|title=MP Drama School polishing talent for big stage|date=2014-07-07|work=dna|access-date=2017-10-27|language=en-US}}</ref>

The drama school established by government of [[Madhya Pradesh|MP]] for the practice of systematic training, ultra modern aspects of performances, documentation, maintain a museum, research, library works of traditional, classical and modern theater under the guidance of many eminent theater personalities in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/drama-school-students-to-stage-plays-in-jabalpur/620795|title=Drama School students to stage plays in Jabalpur {{!}} Free Press Journal|website=www.freepressjournal.in|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-11-02}}</ref>

== Training methods ==
Comprehensive knowledge of different aspects of theater training and practice which also includes a host of traditional theater forms such as classical theater,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/a-much-needed-push/article5007010.ece|title=A much needed push|last=Bajeli|first=Diwan Singh|date=2013-08-09|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-11-15|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> folk and tribal traditions particularly famous local theaters of Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/mp-school-of-drama-theatre-auditions-end.html|title=MP School of Drama theatre auditions end|last=Pioneer|first=The|work=The Pioneer|access-date=2017-10-27|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dance/its-play-time/article4927877.ece|title=Its play time…|last=Bajeli|first=Diwan Singh|date=2013-07-18|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-11-10|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Guest lecturers ==
Several theatre and film personalities visit the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama as guest lecturers for master classes. Indian theatre directors and actors like [[Raghubir Yadav]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/MP-BPL-HMU-tv-actor-raghubir-yadav-honored-5334158-PHO.html|title=लाइव म्यूजिक से नाटक का जीवंत मंचन, टीवी एक्टर रघुवीर यादव सम्मानित|date=2016-05-27|work=dainikbhaskar|access-date=2017-11-18|language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://mpsd.in/visiting-faculties/|title=Visiting Faculties 2011–18 {{!}} Madhya Pradesh State School of Drama|website=mpsd.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-18}}</ref> [[Om Puri]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-damage-to-wheat-in-15-districts-of-state-by-rain-318392|title=आर्ट सिनेमा में तारीफ तो बहुत है, तवज्जो नहीं : ओम पुरी|work=naidunia|access-date=2017-11-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> [[Govind Namdev]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/MP-holds-an-important-position-in-theatre-Govind-Namdev/articleshow/20368700.cms|title=MP holds an important position in theatre: Govind Namdev – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> Atul Tiwari,<ref name=":0" /> [[Piyush Mishra]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-mp-drama-school-1382315|title=एमपी ड्रामा स्कूल में लगी 'गुलाल' वाले पीयूष मिश्रा सर की एक्टिंग क्लास|work=naidunia|access-date=2017-11-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> [[Uttara Baokar]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/theatre/Senior-theatre-and-TV-artist-takes-acting-class-at-Bhopals-drama-school/articleshow/46235736.cms|title=Senior theatre and TV artist takes acting class at Bhopal's drama school – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-18}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> [[Alok Chatterjee]]<ref name=":0" /> have conducted Workshops and interactive session at the Drama school.<ref name=":0" />

== See also ==
* [[Theatre of India]]
* [[Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts|Bhartendu Natya Academy]]
* [[Biju Pattnaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha]]
* [[Government Film and Television Institute]]
* [[Film and Television Institute of India]]
* [[Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute]]
* [[State Institute of Film and Television]]
* [[National School of Drama]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{official website |http://mpsd.co.in/}}

{{Film schools in India}}
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[[Category:Drama schools in India]]
[[Category:Performing arts education in India]]
[[Category:Culture of Bhopal]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Bhopal]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2011]]
[[Category:Arts organizations established in 2011]]

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DeangeloSchwing at 04:35, 5 February 2026