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Mr. S.Chandrakumar

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Mr. S.Chandrakumar
B.A. Hons, (EUSL), M.A (EUSL), M.Phil (EUSL), PGDE (OUSL)
Senior Lecturer - Gr I
Department of Fine Arts
Faculty of Arts & Culture
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Email: chandrakumars@esn.ac.lk  / srckumar20@yahoo.com
Tel: 077 666 1495

Biography

i. Name with initials: Mr. S.Chandrakumar
ii. Name denoted by initial: Sundaralingam
iii. Present Position: Senior Lecturer Gr.I, Eastern University.
iv. Permanent address: Alayadi Road West, Vantharumoolai, Batticaloa (E.P)
v. Date of birth: 1977-07-10
vi. Nationality: Sri Lankan Tamil
vii. Sex: Male
viii. N.I.C No: 771920900V
ix. Civil Status: Married
x. Nationality: Sri Lankan
xi. Place of Birth: Kattankudy, Sri Lanka.
xii. School attended: BT/Ampilanthurai kalaimahal M.V
xiii. Contacts: Telephone: Residence +94 67 2221984
Mobile +94 77 6661495
xiv. E-mail: chandrakumars@esn.ac.lk / srckumar20@yahoo.com

Educational Qualification:

Degree Institution Year
M.Phil. in Drama and Theatre Arts Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2014
M.A in Drama and Theatre Arts Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Open University of Sri Lanka 2007
B.A. (Hons)(2nd class Upper) Drama & Theatre Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2004

Publications

Books 

  1. Chandrakumar,S. (2023). Street Play: Text and Performance, Bottom Theatre Activity Council, Paddipalai, Sri Lanka. 
  2. Chandrakumar.S. (2022) Dramatic of Realistic Literature and Analyze, Kumaran Book House, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  3. Chandrakumar.S. (2022) (Editor- Chapter publication), Performance and Performance Centered Activities, Kumaran Book House, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  4. Chandrakumar. S. (2021) Poison Man: Text and Performance, Kumaran Book House, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  5. Chandrakumar. S. (2016) Drama and Theatre Grade -11 (Text Book in Tamil), Kumaran Book House (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo.
  6. Chandrakumar. S. (2016) Drama and Theatre Grade -10 (Text Book in Tamil), Kumaran Book House (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo.
  7. Chandrakumar. S. (2014) Drama and Theatre Grade -10,11 (Text Book in Tamil), Vipulam Publication, Batticaloa.
  8. Chandrakumar. S. (2009) New Branch in Big River (Style of Viththiyananthan Theatre tradition) (in Tamil), Vimosana Publication, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Research Papers Published in Peer-Refereed Journals

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Published Research Paper title “சாகுந்தலம் நாடகத்தின் நாயகி வெளிப்படுத்தும் பிரிவு ஆற்றாமையின் துயரம்: திருக்குறளின் பிரிவு ஆற்றாமை அதிகாரத்தை மையப்படுத்திய ஆய்வு” (in Tamil) in Atral, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Kallady, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  2023.
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Published Research Paper title “Decolonization Thoughts of Prof K Kanapathipillai in Theatre Initiations -A Study” in Neithal, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vol. 12, Issue-1 – 2021. Pp 176-199. 2023.
  3. Chandrakumar.S.  Published Research Paper title “Application of Tamil Musical Tradition in Eealmist Kootharaungu: A Study based on Alaṅkārarūpaṉ Teṉmōṭik Kooththu Paṉuval”, Sri Lanka Journal of Aesthetics Studies, Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Volume 01 Issue 01, 23.06.2023. https://www.svias.esn.ac.lk/sri-lanka-journal-of-aesthetics-studies-volume-01.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. Published Research Paper title “The sense of resisting power in the performance of the Makidi Kooththu (Art Form) - A study”, International Research Journal of Tamil (IOR), India's First Google Scholar Indexed, DOI and Crossref Indexed Tamil Journal), Tamil Nadu, India, Vol.4, Issue 4 E-ISSN 2582-1113, 21st of September, 2022. Pp 94-102.
  5. Chandrakumar.S. “The Politics of Ravana Character Structure used in The Rama Drama Koothu Text” (in Tamil) in Neithal Research Journal, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka Vol.11, No ii, 31st of August 2022.
  6. Chandrakumar.S., Ms. Gnanabarathi.V.E. Published a research paper titled “Creating Compositions and the Performance: An Action – Centric study Based on the Konesar Thalapuranam Sons” in Maayan International Journal of Tamil Research, India, Vol. 02 No. 02, 1st June 2022, ISSN: 2583-04449, PP. 16-26. 
  7. Chandrakumar.S. “Paddinappalai: Ethnic Group – City – Performance Artist” in Pathuppattup panual meel Vaasippu, (Chapter), Language Department of Tamil Division.   May 2022, PP 49-74. 
  8. Chandrakumar.S. “Concept of Modern Theories Approaches and the Paliyadukal Drama Text of K.A.Gunasekaran” (in Tamil) in Atral, Research Journal of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Kallady, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  2022.
  9. Chandrakumar.S. Dimension of Theatre Languages - Tamil literature and Modern Theories - A study (in Tamil) in Atral, Research Journal of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Kallady, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2022.
  10. Chandrakumar.S. Presented a research paper titled “Kooththu Writer’s Mentality and Therukkooththu Script Based on Script of Kandirasan Drama - A Study”   on ‘Tamil Illakkiyankalin Parinama Valarchi” in 6th International Conference of the Department of Tamil, KSR College of Art and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Tamil Naadu on 22nd December 2021. The full Paper was published in Journal of Modern Thamizh Research (A Quarterly International Arts and Humanities, Languages Journal), Raja Publications, Tiruchirapalli – 620023, Tamil Nadu, India, 22 December 2021. ISSS: 2321- 984X (Special Issue), Pp 01-08.   
  11. Chandrakumar.S., Presented a research paper titled “Mansal Alaki Naadakam Vadamodi kooththu:  Sexual Violence and Intelligence”- A Study (in Tamil) in International Research Conference of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka on 20.10.2021. This Paper was published in Journal of Modern Thamizh Research (A Quarterly International Arts and Humanities, Languages Journal), Raja Publications, Tiruchirapalli – 620023, Tamil Nadu, India. ISSS:2321- 984X (Special Issue). 22.12.2021. Pp 68-74.
  12. Chandrakumar.S., Presented a research paper entitled ‘Mansumantha Meniyar Drama of Kulanthai M.Sanmukalingam and Life expression of War Period – A Study” (in Tamil) in the International Research Conference of the Department of Higher Tamil Research,  Vivekananda Arts and Science College for Women, Sankari, Salem District of Tamil Nadu, Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem, on 16.03.2021 – 17.03.2021. The full Paper was published in Journal of Modern Thamizh Research (A Quarterly International Arts and Humanities, Languages Journal), Raja Publications, Tiruchirapalli – 620023, Tamil Nadu, India. ISSS:2321- 984X (Special Issue), 17.03.2021. Pp 1101 – 1107. 
  13. Chandrakumar.S., Oshanithy.S., Sujendran.A., Baskaran.T., published a research full paper titled “A Research on the articles published in the ‘Thenakam’, Tamil magazine from 1993 – 2017” in Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Studies, India, Vol. 6 No. 1, 1st July 2021, ISSN: 2454 3993, PP. 37-54. 
  14. Chandrakumar.S. published a research full paper titled “Apasuram Drama: Direction and Characterization - A study” in Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Studies, India, Vol 5 No 3, 1st January 2021, ISSN: 2454 3993, pp 40-48.
  15. Chandrakumar.S. Published a research paper entitle “Ritual Performance of Vanakuravar Society: A Research based on Intangible Cultural Heritage” (in Tamil) in International Refereed Journal of Tamil Studies Research (IRJTSR), (MRJ Approved & Registered by National Science Library, ISSN, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Scribed, New Jour, Cite SeerX, Sci Rate, Doctoc, etc.) Perambalur (D.T), Tamil Nadu, India on October to December 2020, pages 49-54. 
  16. Chandrakumar.S. Published a research paper titled “Lifestyle Expressions of Upcountry People: A Research based on Performance of Modern Play” (in Tamil) in Attal, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic, Kallady, EUSL, 2020.
  17. Chandrakumar.S. Published a research paper titled “The human investment in local art entrepreneurship: A Study based on palm products” (in Tamil) in International Research Journal of Tamil (IOR), India's First Google Scholar Indexed, DOI and Crossref Indexed Tamil Journal), Tamil Nadu, India, 10.12.2020. Vol.3 No1, E-ISSN 2582-1113, pp 82-98.
  18. Chandrakumar.S. “Mathanga Sulamani: a study based on Indian traditions of Drama” (in Tamil) in Neithal Research Journal of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2019. 
  19. Chandrakumar.S. “A Written Text of Nondi Nadakam Thenmoodi Kooththu: Contemporary Socio-political Issues- A Research” (full Paper) in Ayidha Ezhuthu International Journal of Tamil Studies, 2019, Vol 8, pp 9-12.
  20. Chandrakumar.S. “Kannakai as the symbol against the oppression – A study based on Kannakai Vazhakkurai” (full Paper) in Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Studies, India, Vol 3 (Special issue 4) February 2019, pp 198- 202.
  21. Chandrakumar.S. “Kalariyadiththal in Preparation of Kooththu: Prepare of Young Performers and Annaviyars (Directors of Kooththu) in Space: A study   Sadakath International Journal of Research (UGC Approved Journal), Vol 4 (Special issue). December 2018. pp 07-17.
  22. Chandrakumar.S. “Kooththu Art of Batticaloa and Mounaguru” published at Neithal research journal of the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Vantharumolai, 2010.

 

Conference Presentations on National and International Levels  

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Contribution of V. Sinithampi in the Traditional Theatre of Batticaloa – A study in Abstract of 4th the International Conference on Preserving and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Traditional Jointly Organized by Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and UNESCO Sri Lanka National Commission on 21st and 22nd September 2023 in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Presented a research paper titled “Performing and directing of Kulanthai M. Sanmugalingam's Enthaiyum Thayum drama: A participatory Approach” 11th World Tamil Research Conference organized by International Association of Tamil Research (IATR), 69, Jalan Setiakasih, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 18.07.2023 – 24.07.2023 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Kodai drama of Mahakavi Uruththiramoorththi in De - Colonial approach – A Study” (in Tamil) in proceeding of the 7th International Conference of the Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 30.05.2023. 
  4. Chandrakumar.S.  Presented and Published a research paper titled “Kooththu Script in Editing Process of Professor K. Sivathamby - A Research” (in Tamil) in proceeding of International Conference of the Department of Rare Paper Manuscripts, Tamil University, Thanjavur 2023. 
  5. Chandrakumar.S, R.Niroshanthan. Presented and published a research paper entitled “Performance of Traditional Paschu: Study based on Holy Cross Shrine, Sorikalmunai” in International Seminar on “Modern Literature in a Multifaceted Perspective Literature” conducted by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women and Kavimugi International Journal of Tamil Research (A Peer Reviewed Printed Journal) on March 10, 2023, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Pp 209 -221.
  6. Mathushanth.K and Chandrakumar,S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Changes in Ritual of Periyathampiran: A Study Based on Eravur region of Batticaloa” in Proceeding of Annual Research Session of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University on December 2022. 
  7. Niluja.k and Chandrakumar,S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Vasanthan Koothu of Tradition in Echanthivu Village: A Performance centered Research (in Tamil) in Proceeding of 5th International Research Symposium 2022 on “CONFRONTING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF THE CHANGING WORLD AND RECOGNIZING THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL VALUES OF ETHNIC COMMUNITIES” Swamy Vipulananda Aesthetic Institute, Kallady, on 28th September  2022. 
  8. Suresh.R and Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Periyapuranam: Ethnic conflict and Approach of Sekkilar’s Compromise” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of 5th International Research Symposium 2022 on “CONFRONTING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF THE CHANGING WORLD AND RECOGNIZING THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL VALUES OF ETHNIC COMMUNITIES” Swamy Vipulananda Aesthetic Institute, Kallady, on 28th September 2022. 
  9. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Kannaki worship of Tamil – Singala – Malaiyala People in Sri Lanka” (in Tamil) on Kannaki Legend in Literature and Tradition of Kerala in the International Conference of Department of Tamil, the University of Kerala on 03.03.2022- 04.03.2022.
  10. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Drama Elements in Kuttalakuravansi Literature – A study” (in Tamil) on Sangam Literature and Contemporary Literature in International conference of Department of Tamil, GTN College, Dindigul (Autonomy), Tamil Naadu, International Tamil Educationalist Council, Malaysia and Maya Publication, India on 29.01.2022. Full Paper was published in Emperor Journal of Classical Tamil Studies (MJCTS), Mayas Publication, Tamil Nadu, ISSN 2582-2977, Vol 01, Issue 01, January 2022.Pp 76-87. 
  11. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Performance and Direction of Arodu Nokan Play: An Action-oriented research” (in Tamil) in proceeding of the 5th International Conference of the Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 15th December 2021.  
  12. Chandrakumar.S. Presented a research paper titled “Contemporary Performance Theatre Trends of Sri Lanka” organized by Department of Tamil, Vaikarai Vaddam, E.M.Go Yathavar for women’s College, Madurai on 23.12.2021.
  13. Chandrakumar.S. Presented a research paper titled “Structure of Songs in Traditional Drama Performance of Elam” (in Tamil) organized by Department of Tamil, Government Art and Science College and Journal of Piral, Madurai on 24.12.2021.
  14. Chandrakumar.S. Presented a research paper titled “Nondi Naadagam of Tamil Nadu and Nondi nadagam of Elam” (in Tamil) organized by Nankam Tamil Sangam, Senthamil College and Journal of Piral, Madurai on 27.12.2021. 
  15. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Land and Language in written text of Drama:  A research based on the text of Mansumantha Meniyar of M.Sanmugalingam” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of International research seminar of Arul Annanthar College (autonomy) Karumathur, Madurai on 18th February 2020.
  16. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Social Ethics and Moral in Songs of Vasanthan Kooththu – A Study” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of International research seminar of the School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai on 25th February 2020, pp 182 – 188.  
  17. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Conflict and its deviation in the written text of drama” (in Tamil) at the proceeding of the International Conference of the Madurai Tamil Sangam, Madurai on 28th February 2020.  
  18. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Arodu Nokan Drama Script of M.Sanmukalingam: Psychology of Analyzed on Adolescent period” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of International research seminar of the Madurai Kamaraj College, Madurai on  29th February 2020, pp 91-100.  
  19. Chandrakumar.S. and Fathima Sharfin. Presented and published a research paper titled “Hidden Art Skills of differently able students: A research based on the Movement of  St. Joseph Social Education Center of Brothers of Charity in Batticaloa” (in Tamil), (in Tamil) (Abstract) in proceeding of First Undergraduate Symposium 2019 on “Muslims’ Contribution Towards National Development”, South Eastern University, Oluvil (20th January 2020)
  20. Chandrakumar.S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Continuous Activities of Kooththu which Provide Community Theatre Status to Koothu - A Study” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of National Research Symposium 2020 on “Role of The Arts in Multi-Cultural Environment” Swamy Vipulananda Aesthetic Institute, Kallady, on 23rd and  24th  January 2020. 
  21. Chandrakumar.S. “Manifestation of benevolence to all kinds of living beings in the performance of the ritual of ‘horn breaking sport’ (kombu muriththal villaiyatu)- A Study based on Vantharumoolai Region” in Proceeding of International research seminar of the School of Religions, Philosophy, and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai on 21st February 2019, pp 149-155. 
  22. Mathulan,S and Chandrakumar,S. Presented and published a research paper titled “Murukavell Master’s Contributions to Kooththu Traditions of Vaddukooddai – A Study” in Proceeding of Annual Research Session of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University on December 2019, pp 182-190. 
  23. Chandrakumar.S. “Debut event of kooththu (Tamil Regional Art Form) in the Cultural Space: Arichcnthiran Drama Vadamodi Kooththu” (in Tamil) in Proceeding of the 8th South Eastern University International Research Symposium 2019 (SEUIARS 2019) 18th December 2019, pp 73.
  24. Chandrakumar.S. and Fathima Sharfin. “The Creative Art Works in the skill expression of the differently abled people: A Study based on Puhalidam, the Organization for differently abled people”. (in Tamil) in Proceeding of the 8th South Eastern University International Research Symposium 2019 (SEUIARS 2019) 18th December 2019, pp 91.
  25. Chandrakumar.S. “Saivism in Kooththu – A Traditional Community Theatre”, (in English) (Abstract) in Proceeding of International research seminar of the SAARC Cultural Centre & Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (Hindu Cultural Trails), Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi, India on 8th to 9th October 2018, pp:18.
  26. Chandrakumar.S. “To Learn Kooththu through Performance – Method of taught through Performance by which Veerakumaran Vadamodi taught kooththu – A Study” (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 3rd International Research Conference of Trincomalee Campus (TRInCo – 2018), Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with the Eastern Provincial Council and UN Volunteers Sri Lanka on 16th & 17th August 2018, pp:24.
  27. Chandrakumar.S. “VattaKallary (round Stage of Kooththu Performance), the Significant show in Kooththu Performance and Its Active Oriented Initiatives – A Participatory research” (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference of Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Kallady on 15th & 18th June 2018, pp:226-236.
  28. Chandrakumar.S. “Makidi Kooththu Performance Method and Initiating it through Artistic way of Teaching – A Participatory Research” (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference of Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Kallady on 15th & 18th June 2018, pp:243-247.
  29. Chandrakumar.S. Ecology and Religious Literature Special Reference to Eelamththu of Thiruppathikankal of Thirugnnasambanthar – A study in Proceeding of International research seminar of the School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai on 8th March 2018, pp:123-128.
  30. Chandrakumar.S. The Changes Taking Place in the Traditional Kooththu Theatre – A Research Based on Kooththus Performed in Kannankuda Region, Batticaloa at the 7th International Symposium of South Eastern University, Oluvil on 7th – 8th December 2017.
  31. Chandrakumar.S. “Multifaceted trends of Traditional Kooththu theatre - A Participatory Research”, (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding on “Exploiting the Resource for a Better Tomorrow”, 2nd International Research Conference of Trincomalee Campus (TRInCo – 2017), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Trincomalee on 13th & 14th September 2017, pp:13.
  32. Chandrakumar.S. Yarl Nool and Meippadiyal, (in Tamil) paper presented at the “Vipulanandar festival” Conducted by the Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL on 31st July 2017.
  33. Chandrakumar.S. The Activities of the Department of Fine Arts of Eastern University in Teaching & Learning through Intangible Cultural Heritage in Holy Cow Festival– A study, (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 2nd International Conference of Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Kallady on 16th & 17th June 2017, pp:28-32.
  34. Chandrakumar.S. Intangible Cultural Heritage based on Skills and Activities of Kooththu Costume and Make up Designers – A study, (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 2nd International Conference of Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Kallady on 16th & 17th June 2017, pp:280 -285.
  35. Chandrakumar.S. Role of Art Films in Changing Social Life Based on European Film Festival held in 2015 in Batticaloa. (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 5th International Conference, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUARS 2016), Olivil on 17th January 2017.pp:10.
  36. Chandrakumar.S. The Vadamoodi Style Kovalan Story Kooththu performed at Batticaloa Echchanthivu Kananki Amman Temple and Women’s Participation: A study, (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 5th International Symposium - 2015 (IntSym 2015), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Olivil on 7th & 8th 2015, pp: 304-306.
  37. Chandrakumar.S. Distortion and Clarification on reformation of Kooththu in Kooththu-theatre studies, (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in proceeding of the 4th International Conference (ICE 2016), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, on 10th & 11th March 2016, Eastern University, Vantharumoolai pp 163-170. ISBN: 9789551443801. 
  38. Chandrakumar.S. Challenges in constructing Kooththu for competition- A study, (in Tamil) paper presented at the Faculty Research Forum conducted by Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL, Vantharumoolai. on 08th July 2016.
  39. Chandrakumar.S. Pulikkooththu performance of Indigenous and empowering it. - A participatory research. (in Tamil) (Extended Abstract) in Proceeding of the 1st International Conference of Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Kallady on 15th & 18th July 2016, pp:64. 
  40. Chandrakumar.S. Contemporary Need of Kooththu theatre. (in Tamil) Presented a research paper at the 45th literary congress, Saththurukondan, Batticaloa on 23rd August 2015.
  41. Chandrakumar.S. Kooththu theatre and Socialization – A Research. (in Tamil) in proceeding of the 2nd International conference at Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ICE 2014), Vantharumoolai on 4th & 5th December 2014.  
  42. Chandrakumar.S. Incorporating women in vadamodi kooththu – a study based on Department of Fine Arts kooththu performance. Paper presented at the conference on Female Deities &Devotion in Sri Lanka – Ritual, Representation & Resilience organized by Dept. of Fine Arts, University of Jaffna with support from Centre for Poverty Analysis, Colombo on 24th & 26th April 2014.
  43. Chandrakumar.S. A Research Based on Learning and Teaching activities of Department of Fine Arts as community-based activities - 2012 in Kommathurai, Silamunai Village, (in Tamil) in the proceeding of the 1st International conference of Eastern of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (ICE 2015), EUSL, Vantharumoolai, on 12th & 13th September 2013.
  44. Chandrakumar.S. Contemporary Theatre Trends in Eastern Part of Sri Lanka – A Research, (in Tamil) Paper presented at “the Regional Literature Research -2013” of Colombo Tamil Sangam, Colombo on 18th & 19th May 2013.  
  45. Chandrakumar.S. Contribution of the College of Drama & Theatre to Sri Lanka Theatre Development - A Perspective, (in Tamil) presented a research paper Conducted by the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL. 29th June 2011. 
  46. Chandrakumar.S. Contemporary Social Mobility and Effect in Drama & Theatre and Maunaguru’s Ravanesan: A Study on Ravanesan Performance in 2010, (in Tamil) (Abstract)  in Proceeding of the Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai on 2010. 

 

Chapter publication

  1. Chandrakumar.S. (2023). “The Drama of Bharathidasan Eraniyan or Enaiyatta Veeran and Deconstruction of Deception of Parppaniyam – A Study” (பாரதிதாசனின் 'இரணியன் அல்லது இணையற்ற வீரன்' நாடகமும் பார்ப்பனியச் சூழ்ச்சியின் கட்டவிழ்ப்பும் - ஓர் ஆய்வு) on Thiravidam and Tamil, T.Nellaiyappan (editor). Mayan Publication, India on 2023.

 

Write the Forward for Books

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Wrote Aninthurai (forward) entitled ‘நம்மூர் கலைஞர்கள்’ for Book of V.Thusanthan in 2023.  

 

Articles in newspapers and online paper 

  1. Chandrakumar.S. “Contemporary problems of Up-Country people, expressed a Uwa Province Sakitya Arts performance and its teachings”, published in Sunday Tamil Thanthi print media on 26th April 2015.   
  2.  Chandrakumar.S. “Sharing the Experiences of Participation and Acting in Performance of Pulikkoothu”, published in Batti News (A regional electronic media) on 9th May 2015.  
  3. Chandrakumar.S.  “Kooththu staging festival (Aranketram) as a community integrated festival in Munaikadu”, published in Batti News (A regional electronic media) on 30th June 2015.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. “Alankararupan Themodi kooththu performed among of the people at Mamangam Temple”, published in Batti News on 09th August 2015. 
  5.  Chandrakumar.S. Traditional Theatre Festival and Karakam of Ampilanthurai community performed in the Mamangam Temple, published in Batti News on 12th August 2015. 
  6.  Chandrakumar.S. “Kooththu Staging festival (Aranketram) as a Community Festival in Mamangam”, published in Saturday Virakesary on 29.08.2015.
  7. Chandrakumar.S. “Stories and dialogues in villages on floods risk and people’s Self-Defense Management”, published in Batti News on 21st December 2014. 

 

Articles in Magazine 

  1. Chandrakumar.S. “Activities of Kooththu community in Semmaiyakkam of Koothu Theatre” published in Udal, Theatre a Bi-Annually E-journal, France on April 2021. pp 09-18.
  2. Chandrakumar.S. “Kulanthai M.Sanmukalingam an intellectual Personality in Sri Lankan Tamil Theatre” published in Jeevanathi, Jaffna on December 2019. pp 67-72.
  3. Chandrakumar.S. “Kalariyadiththal (Kalary Training) in Preparation of Kooththu: People-centered Performance field: A Participatory approach” published in Paduvaan Oli, Manmunai South west Piredesasapa, Kokkaddicholai on December 2019. pp 28-32.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. “Women and Costume Designer in Kooththu Theatre” (in Tamil) in the Magazine of ‘Maaththu’ published by the Secretarial Division of koralaippattu on December 2017.pp 44- 51.
  5. Chandrakumar.S. Wartime drama activities in Paduvankarai, Batticaloa district – A Study, (in Tamil) published in Gnanam Journal 150, Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 2012.pp:484 -485.    
  6. Chandrakumar.S. “Batticaloa Magic-words personality: Priest (Poosariyar)   Vellappodi Sinnaththambi Ampilanthurai, Batticaloa – Introduction and Sharing Experience”, (in Tamil) published in the Kalappu Art Literature Festival Magazine, District Secretariat, Batticaloa, on Novembers, 2012.   
  7. Chandrakumar.S. “Drama Characters named by Aristotle in Antigeni tragedy Drama”, in the Senthalir of Eastern University ‘Students’ Union Magazine, Eastern University, Vantharumulai, December 2010.

Research Interest

  • History of Theatre Arts; Theatre Art Criticism; Folklore, Ritual; Traditional Theatre; Cultural Studies; Indigenous Studies Based on Performance  Art; Drama and Theatre  Arts; Local Knowledge and skill; Practice and Promotions of Local Art Tradition; Practice and Promotions of Local Art Tradition;  Indigenous Theatre Art Traditions: Special reference to Eastern Province of Sri Lanka; Art in rituals of Eastern Sri Lanka; Research Methodologies and Dissertation/Performance; Performance studies; Dramatic Performance; Modern and Post Modern Theatre; Cinema and Tamil society; Social issues and Theatre activism;  Community Theatre activities; Learning by Performance; Colonial and Post-colonial Theatre; Art, Culture, and Society; Theatre Personality; Incorporate Women in Traditional Theatre; Theatre Anthropology; Performance centered Learning, Bottom Theatre.

Collaboration Research work and Editor in Research Journal 

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Chief Editor of Kavimugi International Journal of Tamil Research, Publisher Bottom Theatre Activities Council, Vantharumoola, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka from 2022. 
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Reviewed a research article for ‘Maanudam’ Research Conference 2022 organized by the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.  
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Reviewed a research article for the International Research Journal of Tamil publishing by IOR Press, Tamil Nadu 2020 -2022.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. fullest supported and cooperated as a collaborative Resource person in research to preserve the Traditional Kooththu drama tradition of Batticaloa under the "Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project" to conducted by the Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, from 28.02.2020 to 31.12.2020.
  5. Chandrakumar.S. attended "3 Notes: Symposium and Discussion” through the webinars conducted by Peradeniya University of Sri Lanka based on Dec 5, 2020, at 07:30 PM.
  6. Chandrakumar.S. reviewed a research article for CEENTHANAI of Research Journal 2020’ which was published by the Faculty of Arts and Culture, University of Jaffna, Thirunelveli.
  7. Chandrakumar.S. served as a Section Editor in the Indian Journal of Tamil, 2020-2022.

Created Concept and Theory in Theatre studies 

  1. Performance Centered Learning
    • Chandrakumar.S. created Concept of the “Performance Centered Learning” through the teaching in the practice time. The concept was found continuous activities of teaching of Kooththu at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2012 based on Thenmody Kooththu of Kandirasan (Form of traditional theatre performance of Batticaloa region). This is a one of the Teaching and Learning method to involve practical knowledge to attend examination as well as one become an artiste. 
    • For Example Training on ‘Nondinadakam’ known as  ‘Thenmoody kooththu’ is offered  to special degree students of Fine Arts, FAC, EUSL by Mr.P.Kathirkamanathan (Annaviyar) under the guidance of me, Dept. of Fine Arts in the  title of ‘learning and teaching through Performance’ on Thenmoody  kooththu (Form of traditional theatre performance of Batticaloa region) activity with social participation.’ Training on this kooththu with social participation was organized in the Vaalkattu area of Kokkatichcholai on 1st, 2nd & 3rd of February, 2019.  It is worthy to note that the students have been trained on this kooththu by Mr.M.Ponnampalam annaviyar, the most experienced and talented artiste on Nondi kooththu.   Mr.Chandrakumar   Who is created concept of the performance centered Learning taught in the practice time.  
  2. Bottom to Bottom 
    • Chandrakumar.S. created theoretical view through based on Kooththu Theatre for empowerment. Bottom is Cultural space where every area of the world included. There are lots of Cultural elements in Bottom Such as Theatre style, rituals, norms, local knowledge, and method of life.  One of the performances was taken from Bottom to change top level based on Modern and Colonial concept. These are support for only individual who is created of the concept and not enrich community. The Bottom Culture was oppressed by this hybrid thinking (Western cantered model).
    • Here Bottom means that one of the Performances is taken from Bottom without individual changes and practised the same. Then, it has to bring in Bottom Level to develop People. So, Theory of ‘Bottom to Bottom’ is support to develop traditional Theatre of Kooththu in its root level as well as Decolonial aspect.  

Teaching

  1. Drama and Theatre Arts
  2. History of Theatre Arts 
  3. Theatre Art Criticism 
  4. Traditional Theatre -  Kooththu, 
  5. Cultural Studies
  6. Play Production
  7. Theatre Architecture 
  8. Research Methodologies 
  9. Performance studies
  10. Dramaturgy 
  11. Modern and Post-Modern Theatre 
  12. Social Issues and Theatre Activism 
  13. Learning by Performance 
  14. Theatre Anthropology
  15. New Trends in Theatre Studies  
  16. Dramatic lecture 

Awards

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Received a “Young Artist Award 2023” for artistic and creative work from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in 2023. 
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Received a “Best Book Award 2023” for Dramatic of Realist: Analyze and Literature from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in 2023. 
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Received a “Best President Region 02 Award” on Excellence Regional Award for Performance of the Campus Lions Club period 2022/2023 by Lions Clubs International District 306C2 Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2023.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. Received a “Best Book Award 2022” for Nansu Manithar: Panuvalum Attukaiyum (Poison Man: Script and Performance) from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka in 2022.
  5. Chandrakumar.S. Awarded as ‘Eluvan Special Award’ for contributing and hand overring future young generation Drama and Kooththu Art on ‘Regional Cultural Festival – 2022’ by Manmunai South Eruvil Pattu Divisional secretariat, Kaluvanchikudy at Kaluthavalai, 22.11.2022.
  6. Chandrakumar.S. Awarded Five awards for drama direction of Enthaiyum Thayum namely (Legh Play) Best Script, Best Actor, Best supportive actor, Best Makeup, Best Musician. on the 49th State Drama Festival, 26.02.2022.  
  7. Chandrakumar.S. Awarded as ‘Panpaddu Kalai Chemmal award 2022’ for Multi Skill by Tamil Sangam, Uganda, 04.04.2022. 
  8. Chandrakumar.S. Awarded as ‘Panaddu Muththamil award -2021’ for the skill of Eyal, Esai, Nadakam by Geneva Art Literature Council, Swaziland, 15.08.2021. 
  9. Chandrakumar.S. Awarded as “Panpaddu  Kalaikkavalar award 2021” for Skill of Art Tamil Culture by  Swami Vipulananda Tamil Research Centre, Canada, 2021. 

Positions Held

  1. I served as a Club LCIF Coordinator of Campus Lions Clubs for the Value for Life in 2022/ 2023. 
  2. I served as Coordinator of the 5th Annual Research Session, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2023.
  3. I served as a mentor, the Faculty of Art and Culture, in 2023.
  4. I coordinated to perform the traditional theatre in the University for the Open Day of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2023 based on the Request of the Dean of Arts from Koothu performers of Kannakuda.   I built a Kalary (Koothu acting space) for Koothu Performance in front of the Arts Auditorium. 
  5. Convener of 6th criteria for Program Review in the Faculty of Arts and Culture, 2023.
  6. Convener of Alumina Association for the Faculty of Arts and Culture, 2023.
  7. Member for Board of Study for External Degree FAC, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 08.08.2022 up to now.
  8. Member (Special Invitee) of Board of Studies in Department of Tamil, J.J College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) from 08.02.2022 up to now.
  9. Member of the Administrative Editor of Peer Review Journal of Neithal, Faculty of Arts and Culture 2021-2022. 
  10. Chief Editor of newsletter, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2021.
  11. Member of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2021.
  12. Secretary of the ARS, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2020,
  13. Convener of modification of Student Manual, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2020.
  14. Member for preparation of measurement to select best Student, EUSL, 2020.
  15. Representative of curriculum for faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL, 2020.
  16. Sub Warden Men’s Hostel, EUSL, 2009, 2020.
  17. Student Counselor, EUSL, 2009 -2022.
  18. Chief Co - Ordinator of the “SARASAVI PRATHIBHA -2018” Programme which is organized by the Arts Council of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Cultural Department on 2019.
  19. Member of the Standing committee of the Fine Arts, UGC, Sri Lanka since 2017.
  20. Member of the Editorial Committee of the Master of Arts, PGS, FAC 2018.
  21. Head, Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL since 1st August 2017 to 31st September 2020. 
  22. Senate member of the EUSL since 2017 - 2020
  23.  Leave & Awards committee member of the EUSL since 2017 - 2020
  24. Board of Management member of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetics Studies, EUSL since 2017 - 2019
  25. Academic Syndicate member of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetics Studies, EUSL since 2017 - 2020
  26. Curriculum Development Committee for the Fine Arts, Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL.
  27. Senior Lecturer Grade 1 at the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 11th December 2014 to date.
  28. Lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 1st September 2012 to 10th December, 2014.
  29. Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 1st September 2009 to 31st September, 2012. 
  30. Temporary Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 1st September 2004 to 31st August 2005.
  31.  Faculty Board member of the Faculty of Arts & Culture, EUSL since 2014

Others

Directed, Acted, and Performed in Drama and Theatre (Modern, Traditional)   

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Scripted and Directed a Street play namely Vanmurairasa. This drama was performed by the Students and Staff of the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka at Karuna playground, Kiran, Batticaloa district for 16 16-day Activism program for women against violence on 09.12.2023. This Programme was organized by the Batticaloa District Aruvi Women’s Network. Publics, School Students, Villages, and Government Officers have participated as the audience.
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Scripted and Directed “Pothathurai” Street Play. This drama was Performed by the Students and Staff of Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka at Vishnu Maha Viddiyalayam, Vantharumoolai, 18.01.2023.
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Scripted and Directed ‘Vanmurai Rasa’ Street play. This drama was performed by the Students and Staff of Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka at Five Places of Batticaloa district for the campaign program on 04.08.2022 - 05.08.2022.  And Amparai district on 06.08.2022.
  4. Chandrakumar.S. acted as “Karnan” in Vismar Ampuppadukkai Vadamodi Kooththu conducted by Esvara kalaikkalagam in Kokkaddicholai, Batticaloa on 27.05. 2022. 
  5. Chandrakumar.S. directed “Enthiayum Thayum” (Modern Stage Play) drama and was Re - staged on 26.02.2022 in Colombo. All Department of Fine Arts students participated and acted in this Drama process. 
  6. Chandrakumar.S. directed “Enthiayum Thayum” (Modern Stage Play) drama and was 2nd staged in SVIAS. All Department of Fine Arts students participated and acted in this Drama process. 
  7. Chandrakumar.S. directed the “Enthiayum Thayum” (Modern Stage Play) drama and was staged on 05.09.2020 in the Nallaiya Memorial Hall Eastern University, Vantharumoolai. All Department of Fine Arts students participated and acted in this Drama process. 
  8. Chandrakumar.S. Acted as a Character of Kooththu (King and Paraiyaraibon) through the webinars for Students and Staff of three National Universities in the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University conducted by the University of Peradeniya based on Project 3 Notes: A Dance and Community Building on 15.11.2020.   
  9. Chandrakumar.S. Performed as a Dancer in Performance Art and concert a Performance Research program conducted by the Department of Fine Arts, EUSL on 06.01.2020 at Arts   Auditorium, EUSL. 
  10. Chandrakumar.S. Acted as a character of a policeman in “Makidi Koothu” (one of the traditional performing art forms in Batticaloa region) on 25.07.2019 on the Premise of Mamangam Temple.
  11. Chandrakumar.S. acted as “Nondi” (Main Character of this Koothu) in Nondi Nadakam Thenmoody Kooththu conducted by the Department of Fine Arts in Eastern University on 24.07.2019 at Festival of Mamankam Temple. 
  12. Chandrakumar.S. played traditional musical instruments in a festival organized by Divisional Secretariat of Manmunai Pattu was held on 26.01.2019 afternoon with assistance of Manmunai Pattu, Pudukudiyeruppu villagers. As per requested by organizers of the festival.   
  13. Chandrakumar.S. Directed “Apasuram” (Modern Stage Play) drama and was staged on 27.03.2019 in the Nallaiya Memorial Hall Eastern University, Vantharumoolai. All Department of Fine Arts students participated and acted in this Drama process. 
  14. Chandrakumar.S. facilitated and participated in Cultural Band and traditional Theatre Performance to perform the Kalai Amuthan Cultural event of Jaffna University Student Union on 17.09.2018 at 9.30 am in Play Ground of the Jaffna University, Sri Lanka.
  15. Chandrakumar.S. scripted and directed “Nanju Manither” (Man of Poison) street play for the Department of Fine Arts special Student and final staged at nearby the Kaluthavalai Maha Viddiyalayam for the campaign program of Kaluthawalai on 28/06/2018 at 10.30 am. This Programme was organized and coordinated by the Deputy Director of Agriculture-Extension, Department of Agriculture, Batticaloa for the purpose of environmental Friendliness and awareness. The initial event of the campaign program has been performed by the organizer. Drama performers have participated in this campaign. Street Play was performed at the end of the campaign. School Students, the Public, Farmers, and Government Officers participated as the audience.  
  16. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as “police - inspector” in Makidi koothu performance (one of the traditional theatre performance art forms in Batticaloa region). at the premises of kokkaddicholai Thanthodrishwarar Temple on 07/05/2018. Administrators of Thanthonrishwarar, Cultural Officers, Villagers, and Students graced this performance.
  17. Chandrakumar,S. introduced and facilitated Events of Drama “The Concept of Rehearsal and Discussion” to develop the theme of street Drama and Drama elements of aesthetics in - front of the Senate Building of EUSL on 06/06/2018 at 9.00-12.30.
  18. Chandrakumar,S. Directed “Arodu Nogan” (Modern Stage Play) drama for Department of Fine Arts special Student and final staged on 25.05.2017 at Nalaiya Memorial hall, Eastern University, Vantharumoolai. 
  19. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as an important two Characters of this Veerakumaran kooththu) “Vedan (Hunter) and Munivar” at “Veerakumaran Vadamoodi Kooththu” produced by the Department of Fine Arts was staged on the night of 15.03.2017 in Eastern University.
  20. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as an “Alankararupan” (Main Character of Alankararupan Kooththu) at “Alankararupan Nadakam” Thenmody kooththu produced by the Department of Fine Arts was staged at the night of 27.03.2016 on the view of celebrating the world Drama Day of Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies. 
  21. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as a “Kurukeththiran” (Main Character of Kurukeththiran Poor Kooththu) at  “Kurukeththiran poor” Vadamodi Kooththu conducted Sirila Sri Sellakkathikama Suvami temple, Kurukkalmadam on 03.09.2016.
  22. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as a “Paraiyaraivon” (Drummer) at “Mazhalai Pazham Vadamoodi Kooththu” (Children Kooththu) conducted by Karuveppankeni, Batticaloa on 02.04.2016. and Mamankam Traditional Theatre Festival held on 28.08.2016.
  23. Chandrakumar,S. In – Charge and participated Vakarai Indigenous Community’s ‘Pulikkooththu’ Performance at “Jaffna Musical Festival -2015” conducted by Norwegian in Jaffna on 30.05.2015. 
  24. Chandrakumar,S. In - Charge and participated at Vakarai indigenous community’s Pulikkooththu conducted by ‘Paddippalai Society, Art Development Institute’ in kokadicholai, Batticloa on 6th 7th June 2015.
  25. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as a Person (an actor) at  “Namakkana” (Microcredit of Street Play) conducted by EHED and Third Eye Local Knowledge & Skill Group Batticaloa in 14 Divisional Secretariat of Batticaloa on from December 2014 to June 2015. 
  26. Chandrakumar.S. Built Kalary (Traditional Theatre Stage) for the Thuraineelavanai community to perform kooththu conducted by Aman kovil Temple administrative in Thuraineelavanai, October 2015.
  27. Chandrakumar.S. acted as a “Vedan” at Pulikkoththu conducted by Department of Fine Arts in Vantharumoolai Kannaki Amman Temple on 16.10.2015. 
  28. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as an “Alankararupan”  (Main Character of Alankararupan Kooththu) at “Alankararupan” Thenmody kooththu conducted by the Department of Fine Arts was staged on the night of 24.07.2015 in Eastern University and ‘Maamankam Festival was the stage on 08.08.2015.
  29. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as a Person (actor) at  “Namakkana” (Microcredit of street play – Modern Drama) conducted by Third Eye Local Knowledge & Skill Group Batticaloa in Training College  Batticaloa on 27.09. 2015. 
  30. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as an “Alappillai” at “Kandiyarasan” Thenmodi kooththu conducted by the Department of Fine Arts in Dhayata kirula National Exhibition programme 2013, Ampara on 26th March 2013. 
  31. Chandrakumar,S. performed a piece of Thenmodi Kooththu at the“All University Cultural Festival Programme 2013”  Rajarate University on 20th June 2013.  
  32. Chandrakumar,S. Performed piece of Thenmodi kooththu at the Maamangam Temple Festival on 1st August 2013. 
  33. Chandrakumar,S. Acted as an “Arakkan” at “Malaippalam” Vadamodi Children kooththu in the Maamangam Temple Festival conducted by Department of Fine Arts on 2nd & 4th  August 2013. 
  34. Chandrakumar,S. Directed a street play (Drama) “மனிசன் இருக்கிறான் மனிசி எங்கே?” at the Woman against violence program conducted by Department of Fine Arts in Eastern University, Vantharumoolai on December 2013. 
  35. Chandrakumar,S. Directed a street play (Drama) “அம்மா சும்மா இருக்கிறா?” at the Woman against violence program conducted by Department of Fine Arts in Orumulacholai, Vantharumoolai on December 2012. 
  36. Chandrakumar,S. Directed drama “Yar Poruppu” (யார்பொறுப்பு)  for 4th year Drama and theatre Student in EUSL, June 2011.
  37. Chandrakumar,S. Directed drama  “Maattam” (மாற்றம்) conducted by the Department of Fine Arts 29.06.2011.
  38. Chandrakumar,S. Participated and performed Yarl Musical Festival on February 2011.  
  39. Chandrakumar,S. participated and supported Drama Programmed  “Manam maariya mannarkal”   Vada moodi kooththu conducted by G.T.Z in Batticaloa 27.12.2010.
  40. Chandrakumar,S. Directed drama “Arasanin Varukai” (அரசனின் வருகை) conducted by the Department of Fine Arts 27.03.2004.

 

Acting

  1. Chandrakumar.S. acted as “Karnan” (கர்ணன்) in ‘Vismar Ampuppadukkai Vadamodi Kooththu’ conducted by Esvara kalaikkalagam in Munaikkadu, Batticaloa in 2023. This is a whole night of traditional play.


Keynote Speaker at International Conference

  1. I delivered a Keynote Address at the International Research Conference of an opening event titled “Drama Scripts and Literature in Multi-disciplinary Approach – A Research” on ‘Panmuka Nokkil Ilakkiyankal’ at the Providence College for Women (Autonomous) Autonomous Institution affiliated to Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, India on 7th July 2023. Also, I graced the occasion as the Special Guest for the above Conference.  
  2. I delivered a Keynote Address at the International Research Conference of an opening event titled “Theatre and Literature in Tamil Tradition” on “Sangakalam Muthal Samakalam Varai Ilakkiyangalin Nokum Pokkum” at the Department of Tamil, Government Arts and Science College for Women, Attuvampatti, Kodaikanal, 624-101, India on 30th October 2023. Also, I graced the occasion as the Special Guest for the above Conference.  
  3. I delivered a Keynote Address at the International Research Conference of an opening event titled “Koothu Theatre of Eelam and Kalithokai” on “Kalamthurum Tamil Elakkiyankal” via Google Meet at the Department of Language, Nheru Art, and Science College, Coimbatore on 09th October, 2023. 
  4. Chandrakumar.S. Delivered Keynote Address for the 6th International Research Conference of an opening event titled “Theoretical background of Tamil Literature   Evaluation” on ‘Evaluation of Tamil Literature’ at the KSR College, Arts and Science for Woman, Tamilnadu, India on 22.12.2021 and also graced the occasion as the chief guest for the above Conference.  
  5. Entitle “Dimensions of Traditional Performance of Tamil: An approach based on from Tradition to Contemporary Tamil Theatre” in International Conference 2020, Madurai Kamaraj College on 29.02.2020.

Resource Person

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Resource person for Drama and Acting Art, Vantharumoolai, Regional Cultural Centre, Eravur Pattu Chenkalady. Organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Division, Sri Lanka. 
  2. Chandrakumar.S. Resource person to present title “Styles of Acting: Non - Realistic Acting” based on Workshop for the curriculum of Drama Students of Master of Arts Through international Google Meet conducted Department of Theatre and File Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India on 12.03.2021. 
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Resource person to present title ‘Theatre Arts and Entrepreneurship’ on workshop Entrepreneurship in Theatre Arts through develop skill and self-employment of Students organized by Institution’s innovation council collaboration with Department of Tamil, G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul, Tamil Naadu on 24.12.2021. This workshop was impressive and college Students were motivated to interact with me freely. 

 

Resource person on Theatre Workshop and Drama course

  1. I conducted two days International Workshop on “Street Theatre for Edutainment” organized by the Fine Arts Committee for Fine Arts Students of Government Arts and Science College for Women on 31.10.2023- 01.11.2023 in Government Arts and Science College for Women, Attuvampatti, Kodaikanal, 624-101, Tamil Nadu, India. 
  2. I conducted a Drama workshop for Drama and Theatre teachers of Batticaloa District organized by the Department of Education Trincomalee with the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in BT/Vincent Girls High National School, Batticaloa on 12.09.2023.
  3. I served as a resource person to conduct a Drama and Theatre course for students of the Eravurpattu Divisional secretarial area organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs on Requirements resource person and Skill Development Project for Regional Cultural Centre at the Cultural Centre, Vantharumoolai on 20.01.2023 – 31.12.2023. (one-year course)

 


Guest Speech on Research Conference and Community Events in Local and International Countries (Physical and Virtual)

  1. Chandrakumar.S. was Invited as a scholarly Guest and delivered a scholarly speech titled “Historical Ancient of Tamil and Performing Art” on ‘Tamil Koodal’ organized by World Tamil Sangam, Madurai with Madurai Kanthi N.M.R Subbaraman Women College at Tamil Sangam, Madurai, India on 02.11.2023. 
  2. Chandrakumar.S. scholarly Speech titled “Contemporary Theatre Trent of Ealam” on International Conference on “Movement of Contemporary Tamil Drama” organized by Department of Tamil, Madurai College, Madurai for the empowerment of College Students Drama and Theatre knowledge on 02.11.2023.
  3. Chandrakumar.S. Special Guest Speech on International Conference on Literary Theories in Classical Literature organized by Department of Tamil, Cauvery College for Women (Autonomous), Trichy, TamilNadu India and International Journal of Tamil, India via Google Meet on 14.07.2022. 
  4. Chandrakumar.S. Delivered valedictory address at an International conference on the theme of “Professor Karthigesu Sivathambi’s 90th Birthday Celebration” organized by Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur - 635 601, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India on 10.05.2022.
  5. Chandrakumar.S. Invited and honored as special guest and delivered guest titled “Dance form of Sri Lankan Tamil Kooththu Theatre: Share and Performance” in Parvathy’s Arts and Science College, Dindigul, Wiston City, Tamil Nadu on 12.05.2022. I presented with a Performance. This Performance Presentation was impressive and college Students were motivated to interact with me freely.
  6. Chandrakumar.S. Invited and honored as a special guest and delivered a guest speech titled “Drama and Human Nature” in Muthamil vizla organized by Centre of Tamil Research, Yadava College, Tiruppalai, Madurai 14, Tamil Nadu on 13.05.2022. 
  7. Chandrakumar.S. Guest Speech titled “Feminism and Modern Drama in Tamil” organized by Tholgappiyar Tamil Research Centre of Department of Tamil (Autonomy), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore for the empowerment of College Students Drama Skill on 31.03.2022. 
  8. Chandrakumar.S. Guest Speech titled “Art Traditions of Elem” organized by Literature circle of Vaikaria Department of Tamil, E.M.Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava Women’s College for empowerment of College Students Drama Skill on 30.03.2022. 
  9. Chandrakumar.S. graced Kooththu Aranketta ViZla on 16.05.2018 at 8.00pm in Viduthikkal.
  10. Chandrakumar.S. graced Cultural Festival of the BT/W/Kollanulai Vipulananda Viddiyalayam on 10.11.2018 in Kollanulai.
  11. Chandrakumar.S. graced the Annual Prize Giving – 2018 ceremony of the BT/MM/Munaikkadu Vivekananda Maha Viddiyalayam on 01.12.2018.

 

Chief Editor in Research Journal 

  1. Chandrakumar.S. Chief Editor of Kavimugi International Journal of Tamil Research, Publisher Bottom Theatre Activities Council, Vantharumoola, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka from 2023.

 

Research Center for Sangam Literature 

  1. I served as the President of the Research Center for Sangam Literature of the Sri Lankan Branch in 2023.

Poem

  1. Chandrakumar.S. (2023) Published a creative poem titled ‘விழித்தெழு பெண்ணே!’ in Woman Personality and woman silent Dr. S.Umadevi (Editor) published by Department of Tamil, Government Arts and Science College for women, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

Talk Series of Faculty of Arts and Culture

  1. I attended as a speaker titled “Younger generation and drug addiction: Awareness through the Performance” Talk Series on Sri Lanka in Crisis: The way forward via Zoom (series 09) organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL on 26th January, 2023. 

 

International webinars Presentation/Resource person/Special Speech 

A. Delivered Special Speech

  1. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered Special Speech title “Political in Literature – Drama Script of Ellam” on Literature and Other Discipline, School of Indian Language and comparative Literature, Thansavur University, Tamil Naadu, 24.11.2022.   
  2. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered Special Speech title “Feminism and Modern Drama in Tamil”, Department of Tamil, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women Coimbatore, 31.03.2022. 
  3. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Art Traditions of Ellam” for College students organized by Vaikarai Literature circle Department of Tamil, E.M.G, Yadava Women’s College, Madurai, 30.03.2022.
  4. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Drama Literature of Sanskrit: Structure and Theories” on Indian Literature ideology, Arts, Science and Anthropology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), 26.07.2021.
  5. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Nonrealistic Acting” for Master of Arts Students, Department of Theatre and File Studies, Alagappa University, 12.03.2021.
  6. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Modern Drama and Ideology of Theories” on Modern Literature and Theoretical Thoughts, organized by Department of Tamil, Sri Krisnamal Women’s Art Science College and International Journal Tamil, 09.01,2021.
  7. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Nondi Nadagam Thenmodi kooththu – Written script and Performance” on Literature and Performance, Department of Tamil, GTN Arts College, 01.07.2020.    
  8. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Woman of Sri Lankan Tamil Traditional Performing Space” on Literature and Language, School of Language, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College Trichy, 22.07.2020. 
  9. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Theories and Practices of Appearance in Sri Lankan Tamil Theatre” on Literature and Theories organized by International Research Journal and Journal of Piral, Tamil Naadu, 24.08.2020. 
  10. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “PuliKooththu Performance of Sri Lankan Tamil Indigenous” on Culture and Tamil Naadu Rural Arts, conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 28.07.2020
  11. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Ethnic Group and City” on Re -Reading: Literature of Paththu Paddu conducted by Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE) and International Research Journal and Journal of Piral, Tamil Naadu, 25.10.2020. 
  12. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Comparative of Kooththu Script: Rama Nadakan of Sri Lankan and Sri Ramar Paddapisegam of Tamil Naadu on Theory and Comparative Literature, Centre of Research, Department of Tamil, Government Collage, Sittur Palakkadu, Kerala, International Journal of Tamil and Journal of Piral, Tamil Naadu, 17.11.2020.
  13. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “Dramatic Literature and Directing” on Tamiliyal Kalangal organized by Kavusanal Art, Science College, International Journal of Tamil and Journal of Piral, Tamil Naadu, 08.12.2020. 
  14. Chandrakumar, S. Delivered a Special Speech title “De Colonial Knowledge: epistemology” on epistemology: Multi approach organized by International Journal of Tamil, Indian Journal of Tamil, and Journal of Piral, Tamil Naadu, 20.12.2020. 

B. Deliver Traditional Theatre Speech - Through the Google Meet

  1. Chandrakumar,S. presented script of Therukooththu tittle ‘Puturva Sakkaravarthi’ on empowerment of Cultural Skill and theatre in 500 days National Drama Festival, Drama, Culture and Skill Development Workshop Through international Google Meet conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, World Tamil Research institute, Chennai, International Tamil Radio, France, Uganda Tamil Sangam, Uganda, World Tamil Cultural Movement, Malaysia, Ireland Tamil Education Organization, Ireland on 02.02.2021 at 5.00pm – 8.30 pm.
  2. Chandrakumar,S. presented script of Therukooththu title “Fight of Santhanurajan and Kangayan” on empowerment of Cultural Skill and theatre in 500 days National Drama Festival, Drama, Culture and Skill Development Workshop of 137th  day Through international Google Meet conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, World Tamil Research institute, Chennai, International Tamil Radio, France, Uganda Tamil Sangam, Uganda, World Tamil Cultural Movement, Malaysia, Ireland Tamil Education Organization, Ireland on 21.01.2021 at 5.00pm – 8.30 pm.
  3. Chandrakumar,S. presented script of Therukooththu title “Tharukasura Sammaram” on empowerment of Cultural Skill and theatre in 500 days National Drama Festival, Drama, Culture and Skill Development Workshop of 133rd  day Through international Google Meet conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, World Tamil Research institute, Chennai, International Tamil Radio, France, Uganda Tamil Sangam, Uganda, World Tamil Cultural Movement, Malaysia, Ireland Tamil Education Organization, Ireland on 17.01.2021 at 5.00pm – 8.30 pm.
  4. Chandrakumar,S. presented script of Therukooththu title “Periyakandiyamman Pirappu ennum Arungili thankal Pulampal” on empowerment of Cultural Skill and theatre in 500 days National Drama Festival, Drama, Culture and Skill Development Workshop of 128th  day Through international Google Meet conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, World Tamil Research institute, Chennai, International Tamil Radio, France, Uganda Tamil Sangam, Uganda, World Tamil Cultural Movement, Malaysia, Ireland Tamil Education Organization, Ireland on 12.01.2021 at 5.00pm – 8.30 pm.
  5. 16.09.2020 – Thuropathai Kuravansi 
  6. 24.09.2020 – Selliyamman Naadagam
  7. 01.10.2020 –Vaalimodsam Naadagam
  8. 10.10.2020 - Sri Veerapaththira Suvami  Naadagam
  9. 12.10.2020 - Pathala Arakkan Archchunan Sandai Naadagam 
  10. 18.10.2020 – Thuropathai Kallaka Samaintha Naadagam 
  11. 27.10.2020 - Sri Ramar Paddapisegam Naadagam 
  12. 31.10.2020 – Thurijothanan Karvapangam with Kirusnar Suran Sandai
  13. 03.11.2020 – Mathurai Veeran Naadagam 
  14. 05.11.2020 – Naarathar Sudsi with Pansamukasuran Iyanaarappan Sandai Naadagam
  15. 20.11.2020 – Tharumar Paddapisegam .
  16. 28.11.2020 – KalviKaathan Annasi thirumanam with Angalamman Ansaneyar Sandai
  17. 25.12.2020 – Sri Ramar Vaikuntham  

    Community Outreach Work 

    1.  Awareness Campaign Preventing of Violent Extremism – Batticaloa, Amparai Districts 
      1. Chandrakumar.S. Scripted and Directed Vanmurai Rasa Street play. This drama was performed by the Students and Staff of the Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka at Five Places of Batticaloa district for the campaign program on 04.08.2022 - 05.08.2022. This Programme was organized by the Centre for Communication Training (CCT), National Peace Council Sri Lanka, and Helvetas Sri Lanka for the purpose of Prevention of Violent Extremism and awareness. The Street Play performed in five areas such as District Secretariat Arayampathy, the Public Market of Arayampathi, Kattankudy Beach, District Secretariat Kattankudy, and Kattankudy Playground. Public, School Students, Farmers, and Government Officers participated as the audience.  
      2. This drama was performed in Ampara District on 06.08.2022. The street play was performed in three Places such as Thirukkovil, Addalaichenai, and Kalmunai and organized by Addalaichenai Development Society, Amara. Publics, School Students, Farmers, and Government Officers participated as the audience.  
    2. Chair Workshop in Therukkooththu
      • Chandrakumar,S. chaired in 100 days National Drama Festival, Drama, Culture and Skill Development Workshop of 91st day Through international Google Meet conducted Discipline of Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, World Tamil Research Institute, Chennai, International Tamil Radio, France, Uganda Tamil Sangam, Uganda, World Tamil Cultural Movement, Malaysia, Ireland Tamil Education Organization, Ireland on 06.12.2020 at 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm in Pikkili, Tamil Naadu.
    3. Attended the Performance Research Program
      Attended workshop on Performance Research Program organized by Third Eye Local Knowledge and Skill Activists Group from 03.01.2020 to 05.01.2020 in Batticaloa. 
    4. Rama Nadam Vadamodi kooththu
      1. Chandrakumar.S. coordinated and trained with Annaviyar to Village Dance, Music, and Kooththu structure performers to prepare the Rama Nadam Vadamodi kooththu in Ampilanthurai. The debut event of Drama Nadakan Vadamodi Kooththu was conducted on the night of 21.09.2019 in front of Vairavar Temple Premises, Amplianthurai.
      2. Chandrakumar.S. facilitated & coordinated “Makidi Koothu” (one of the traditional performing art forms in the Batticaloa region) produced by the Dept. of Fine Arts and staged on 27.03.2019 in Batticaloa. All Students from the Dept. of Fine Arts participated and acted in this kooththu. 
    5. Sathankai Ani vizha (Anklet Adorning Festival)
      1. The above event was organized and facilitated by me in Fine Arts on 05.07.2019 under the theme of Learning and Teaching by curriculum-based performing at Eastern University. 
      2. Chandrakumar.S. played traditional musical instruments in a festival organized by the Divisional Secretariat of Manmunai Pattu was held on 26.01.2019 afternoon with the assistance of Manmunai Pattu, Pudukudiyeruppu villagers. As per requested by the organizers of the festival
    6. Training (Kalariyadiththal) of Nondi Nadakam Thenmoody Kooththu –: Performance-Centred Learning Chandrakumar.S. trained with Annaviyar (Traditional Theatre Performer) to Students of Fine Arts EUSL Dance, Music, and Structure 0f Kooththu to prepare the Kooththu Performance through Performing Centered Learning in the region of the Batticaloa district, Such as (Kalariyadithal). 
      1. Ampilanthurai – 07.05.2018 
      2. Valkaddu –09.03.2019, 16.03.2019, 17.03.2019
      3. Kokkadicholai – 24.06.2019
      4. Pandaariyaveli – 30.06.2019
      5. Karuveppankeny – 31.08.2019
      6. University – 29.06.2019
    7. Ampilanthurai - Rama Nadam Vadamodi kooththu. This work is based on Theory of Bottom to Bottom 
      1. Chandrakumar.S. coordinated and trained with Annaviyar to Village Dance, Music, and Kooththu structure performers to prepare the Rama Nadam Vadamodi kooththu in Ampilanthurai. The debut event of Drama Nadakan Vadamodi Kooththu was conducted on the night of 21.09.2019 in front of Vairavar Temple Premises, Amplianthurai. 
    8. Leadership training through Theatre Workshop on Stage Acting - Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu
      1. Chandrakumar.S. attended as a Resource Person as well as trainer from the 28th to 31st of May 2019 and in the Theatre Festival as Guest of Honor (valedictory address) on 31st May 2019 organized by Maatru Naataka Iyakkam the Theatre Movement of Sacred Heart College, Tiruppattur and one of the Alternative Curricular Associations of Institution in Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu. Participants of Students got highlighted skills and elements in Theatre field during this session, such as Body Movements, Traditional Theatre Forms, Aspects of Street Theatre and Development of Scene Work.
    9. Makidi Koothu Performance
      • Chandrakumar.S. facilitated and programme modified Makidi kooththu. This programme was organized for the community by the students as well as Lectures of the Department of Fine Arts, EUSL, on the premises of kokkaddicholai Thanthodrishwarar Temple on 07/05/2018. Microcredit character was incorporated by Mr.S.Chandrakumar. under discussion with Annaviyar and the Performers in this particular performance because this is a burning issue in the current situation. Administrators of Thanthonrishwarar, Cultural Officers, Villagers, and Students graced this performance.
    10. Performance of the Temple
      • Chandrakumar.S. facilitated and coordinated Makidi Kooththu to perform at Munaikkadu Nagashakthi Temple at 10.00 pm on 19/06/2018. Mr.S.Chandrakumar acted as “police - inspector” in this performance. The villagers and academics participated and enjoyed this performance. Students of the Department of Fine Arts acted in this Makidi Kooththu. Construction of the Makidi Koothu stage was made by Mr.S.Chandrakumar and his Students. Mr.Rajathurai was an Annaviyar in this koothu.
    11. Campaign Performance for Environmental Friendly Work- Street Play
      • Chandrakumar.S. scripted and directed Nanju Manither (Man of Poison) street play. This drama was performed by the Students of Department of Fine Arts at nearby the Kaluthavalai Maha Viddiyalayam for the campaign program of Kaluthawalai on 28/06/2018 at 10.30 am. This Programme was organized and coordinated by the Deputy Director of Agriculture-Extension, Department of Agriculture, Batticaloa for the purpose of environmental Friendliness and awareness. The initial event of the campaign program has been performed by the organizer. Drama performers participated in this campaign. Street Play was performed at the end of the campaign. School Students, the Public, Farmers, and Government Officers participated as the audience.  
    12. The Concept of Rehearsal and Discussion to Empower Practical Aspects among the Students
      • Events of Drama The Concept of Rehearsal and Discussion was arranged by Mr.S.Chandrakumar director of drama to develop the theme of street Drama and Drama elements of aesthetics in - front of the Senate Building of EUSL on 06/06/2018 from 9.00-12.30.
      • Participants were expressing their knowledge and experience in this rehearsal of drama Such as the method of organic cultivation, the effect of chemical use, protecting land as well as human from the dangerous chemical and how to reduce poison. First year students more than seven hundred from Arts Faculty as well as the students of the other faculties, Lecturers, Non-Academics and Mr.M.Parameswaran Deputy Director of Agriculture (ext) Batticaloa and his team have participated in this discussion. This Method of Rehearsal and Discussion was introduced and facilitated by Mr.S.Chandrakumar.
    13. Multi–Cultural Music Festival
      • The Event, “Multi–Cultural Music Festival – 2017” under the Aesthetic & Creative Development Programme for the Students was organized and coordinated by Mr.S.Chandrakumar, Head, Department of Fine Arts, EUSL on 11.12.2017 at the premises of the Eastern University. The Students from all Faculties and Common Student Union participated as the participants in various aspects of this program. Dr.K.E. Karunakaran, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr.V.Kanagasingam, Rector, Trincomalee Campus, Dr.S.Jeyasankar, Director, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetics Studies, Mr.M.Ravi, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Mrs.V. Ragel, Dean of Faculty of Commerce and Management, Heads and Coordinators, Senior Academics, academics, Students and Non -Academic staff of Faculty of Arts & Culture and others were present in this occasion.
    14. Modern Drama performance for School students
      • “Arodu Nohan” (School Drama) drama was directed by Mr. S.Chandrakumar, Head/Fine Arts and was staged on 26.09.2017 in the BT/Kl/ kannakuda kanaki Maha Viddiyalayam, Kannakuda. This program was scheduled to empower learning and teaching for Teachers and Students of Education Zone of Batticaloa West. Department of Fine Arts and Batticaloa West Zone have Organized this program. 
    15. Conducted Seminar, Workshop, and Workshop attended
      1. Chandrakumar.S. conduct a seminar for Drama and Theatre A/L Students on July 2019 in BT/Kanaki Maha Viddiyalayam, Puthukkudiyiruppu.
      2. Chandrakumar.S. served as Judges to evaluate the district-level creative skills of Students for Drama organized by the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Colombo on 05.10.2019 in Valaichchenai.
      3. Chandrakumar.S. attended as a supervisor for A/L Practical Examination Panel in Kilinochci, Mullaithivu, Vavuniya, and Mannar was conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka on 18.09.2018 – 28.09.2018. 
      4. Chandrakumar.S. conducted a drama & Theatre workshop for O/L Students to pass the final exam at Punakala Tamil Maha viddiyalayam Bandraravala and Ampilanthurai BT/Kaliamahal Viddiyalayam in 2018.
    16. Oonjal Vizha Kondattam (Swing Festival Celebration)
      • Chandrakumar S organized the Oonjal Vizha Kondattam, one of the elements of Tamil culture on 18.01.2018 at 9.00 a.m. in the in-front of the senate building of the EUSL. This event is a research activity of Ms.T. Pratheepa, a final year student of the Department of Fine Arts which was guided and supervised by me. It was an activity that empowered learning – teaching aspects and creating independent thinking in the students.   
    17. Exhibition for Social Entrepreneurship
      • Chandrakumar.S organized the exhibition under the title of “Trees and Handicrafts of Eastern University Campus” in front of the Faculty of Arts & Culture building on 19.07.2018 at 9.00. a.m. for purposes of teaching–learning empowerment of lecturers as well as students, expression of students’ creativeness, making the students as entrepreneurs and not just employees.
    18. Children Performance
      • Chandrakumar.S. facilitated “Vana Rani Vadamoodi Kooththu” for the purpose of community welfare by using children and adults from Kaluvancikudy 2018.
      • Chandrakumar.S. facilitated and performed in “Mazhalai Pazham Vadamoodi Kooththu” for the purpose of community Welfare by using Children and adults from Karuveppankerni, Batticaloa within three Months. The Final program was staged on 02.04.2016.
    19. World Food Day, EUSL
      • Chandrakumar.S. directed to perform “Nansu Manithar” Street play the World Food Day was organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL on 16.10.2018 in EUSL.
    20. Convocation Work 
      • Chandrakumar.S. coordinated to the design of Kolam and Inniyam for the Special and General Convocation -2018, EUSL, on 20.05.2018 and 05.09.2018 at Eastern University.
    21. Vipulananda Memorial speech
      • Chandrakumar.S. served as a member of the 22nd Swami Vipulananha Memorial Lecture conducted by Faculty of Arts & Culture on 19.07.2018.
    22. Galle Musical Festival
      • Chandrakumar.S, had facilitated and performed “Pulikooththu of Veddas Community” for empower indigenous community at Galle Musical Festival -2016 organized by Norway  Embassy & Seva Lanka Foundation on 13.05.2016.
    23. Jaffna Musical Festival
      • Chandrakumar.S had facilitated and performed “Pulikooththu of Veddas Community” for empower indigenous community at Galle Musical Festival -2015 organized by Norway  Embassy & Seva Lanka Foundation on 30.05.2015. 
    24. Traditional Theatre Festival in Sri Lanka
      1. Chandrakumar.S conducted and directed the 8th Traditional Theatre Festival and Exhibition at Mamangam Temple from the 5th to the 7th of August 2018. This is a community-based and Student-Centered Learning program of the Department of Fine Arts.
      2. Chandarkumar.S was in – charge to organize Programme for the “Traditional Theatre Festival - 2016” conducted by the Department of Fine Arts in the Maamangam Temple Festival on 26.07.2016 – 28.07.2018.
    25. Cultural Festival of Batticaloa district Secretariat
      1. Chandrakumar.S. coordinated and participated in Pulikkoththu, Drama, and procession of Kooththu for depicted at the Batticaloa District Literary and Cultural Festival organized by the District Secretariat, Cultural Department, and cultural author on 22, 23/12/2018. 
    26. Built Traditional Theatre Stage – Theatre Architecture
      1. Chandrakumar.S. built a kallary to perform kooththu in Senaiyur for the Festival of Anamika Cultural Centre in 2022.
      2. Chandrakumar.S.  built a kallary and Thoranam to perform kooththu in Mamankam Traditiona Festival on 04.08.2018.
      3. Chandarkumar.S. built Kalary (Traditional Theatre Stage) for the Performed Children Kooththu in Jaffna on 16th September 2015.
      4. Chandarkumar.S built Kalary (Traditional Theatre Stage) for the Performed and display in the Mamankam Traditional Theatre Festival in 2013 -2018  
      5. Chandarkumar.S supported and Participated to perform “Elampoor” Vadamodi kooththu at Ammanthanavelli Community in Vakarai. The Final program was staged on 13.07.2016.
    27.  Judgment of the Drama competitions 
      1. Chandrakumar.S. served as a Judgment for the all Island Tamil Language Day competitions hosted by the Ministry of Education, which was held at Hindu College, Colombo on 14th to 22nd July, 2018.
      2. Chandrakumar.S. served as a Judgment for the Short Drama of Eastern Province School District Level competition hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs – Eastern Province held on 15.05.2018 at 8.30 am in Bt/Makajana College, Batticaloa. 
    28. Chaired in Programme 
      1. Chandarkumar.S. Chaired in a stage of the Drama – Enthaiyum Thayum conducted by the Department of Fine Arts, EUSL, Batticaloa on 05.09.2020.   
      2. Chandarkumar.S. chaired Performance Art and Concert a Performance Research program conducted by the Department of Fine Arts, EUSL on 06.01.2020 at Arts   Auditorium, EUSL. 
    29. Attended conference virtual and Zoom 
      1. Chandrakumar.S. Participated in Tamil Valartha Sanrorgal through virtual mode via multiple links by Assist World Records Research Foundation, Pondichery, Tamil Nadu on 15th October 2021.
      2. Chandrakumar.S. Participated in ‘Barathiyar’ - International Conference through virtual mode via Kirisnamal Art Science Woman’s College, Kadalur on 29.10.2021.
      3. Chandrakumar.S. Participated in the Creative World of Kira national Conference from 24.05.2021 – 28.05.2021 through virtual mode organized by the Department of Tamil Erodu Velalar Women’s College, International Journal of Tamil and Indian.
    Last Updated
    28-Dec-2023