
Mr. K. Mohanathasan
BFAHons (Fine Arts) (EUSL), MPhil (Drama & Theatre) (EUSL)
Senior Lecturer Gr-II
Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre
Phone: +94 77 609 6530
Email: mohanathasank@esn.ac.lk
- Phil in Drama & Theatre, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2015)
- A (Hons), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2005)
- Certificate in Teaching Methodology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2013)
- Art & Communication
- Effective Voice & Sound in Theatre
- Traditional Art forms
- Musical Drama.
- Traditional Theatre
- Educational Theatre
- Contemporary Theories of Theatre Studies
- Using of folk instruments
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer – Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Period of 2005 – 2007.
- Visiting Lecturer – Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2008.
- Lecturer Probationary in Drama & Theatre – Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. -2009
- Senior Lecturer – GrII in Drama & Theatre – Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. 2015
- Co- ordinator – Department of Dance, Drama & Theatre, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. – Period of 2011 – 2014.
- Student Counselor – Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. Period of 2009 – 2014.
- In charge of Cultural band – Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. Period of 2010 – 2014.
- In charge of Cultural band – Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. Period of 2015 – 2017.
- In charge of Music Group – Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016.
- Co- ordinator – Self Motivating Orientation programme for freshers, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2017, 2018 & 2019.
- Member – Institute Student’s Inquiry committee, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016
- Member – International Conference committee, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016.
- Co- ordinator – Sports Advisory Committee, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016
- Chairman – “Board of Survey – 2015” , Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016.
- Student Counselor – Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. Period of 2016 – 2019.
- Member – Staff Development Centre, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2018.
- Secretary – “ICSVIAS – 2018”, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka – 2018.
- Member – Academic Syndicate, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2017.
- Member – Students hand book committee, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2017.
- In charge of SVIAS ALUMNI – Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Srilanka. 2019.
- Co- ordinator – Additional Subjects, Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2020
- Co- ordinator – Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU – SVIAS), Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2021
• Main drummer – Ravanesan, Directed by Prof.S.Maunaguru – 2001,2002, 2004,2010,2016 and 2018
• Percussion Drummer – “The Flightless Butterflies”, Directed by Mr.S.Jeyasangar, Drama festival, Eastern University – 2001
Thevaloga yaanai – 2002 (Main drummer)
“NjtNyhf ahid”
(Direction : Mr.K.Ravichandran, Eastern University Drama festival)
Tears of the child – 2002 (Actor)
“gps;is mOj fz;zPu;”
(Direction: Mr.S. Jeyasangar, Eastern University Drama festival)
Ravanesan – 2004 (Main drummer)
“,uhtNzrd;”
(Direction : Prof.S.Maunaguru, Bicep’s College, Colombo )
Kurinchip paattu – 2005 (Main Actor)
“FwpQ;rpg; ghl;L”
(Direction : Mr. BalaSugumar, Eastern University Drama festival)
Arasanin Varukai – 2005 (Main Actor)
“murdpd; tUif”
(Director : Mr.S.Sandrakumar, Eastern University Drama festival)
Suthamakuvom Suthamakkuvom – 2007 (Main drummer, Actor)
“Rj;jkhFNthk; Rj;jkhf;FNthk;”- tPjp ehlfk;
(Direction : Prof.S.Maunaguru, Awareness program)
Ravanesan – 2010(Main drummer, Narrator)
“,uhtNzrd;”
(Direction : Prof.S.Maunaguru, Lianal Bent Theatre, Colombo )
• “Thenthinno” Drama, Saraswathi pooja – 2010, My Direction.
• “Koothum Parathamum” organized by Batticaloa (Manmunai) – North Pradesiya Secretariat. Muthamizh Vizha -2011- Drummer.
• “Traditional Koothu”, National Drama awarding Ceremony in April 2012-Drummer.
• “Miruchchakadigam” Drama – 2012, Drummer & Singer.
• “WHEN THE SILENCE TURN INTO VOICES” Street drama (prevention of gender based Violence) – 2013,Teaching Hospital Batticaloa – My Direction.
• “Thei” Traditional Programme – 2013, Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Provincial Council – Drummer & Singer.
• “Semi classical Music show” in SVIAS – 2015, Drummer.
• ‘Kandavathaganam’ new greation – 2015 ,Jaffna Hindu college, Drummer & Singer.
• ‘Nettai Marankal’ Drama 2015 – Jaffna Hindu college – Drummer & Singer.
• “Vedarai Uchiya Vellai Purakkal” Drama, world Drama festival – 2017, My Direction.
• “Imayaththai Thedi” Drama, world Drama festival – 2018, My Direction.
• “Enthai Ilanthom Emai Ilanthom” Drama, world Drama festival – 2019, My Direction.
Essays
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2000). “Contemporary Modern Arts” (jw;fhy etPd Xtpaq;fs;) – Essay, Thinakkathir .
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2003). “Our cultural heritage”(vkJ fiyg;ghuk;gupak;)–Essay, Tamilalai.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2006). “Child Education” (rpWtu; fy;tpapy;…) – Essay, Moddukal , International children day special magazine, Eravur pattu.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2007). “Drama in Universities” (gy;fiyf;fofq;fspy; ehlfk;) – Essay, Virakesary (alaiveli).
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2007). “Theatre performance in six CD” (MW ,Wtl;Lfspy; muq;f epfo;Tfs;) – Essay, Virakesary.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2007). “Koottu reformulation” ($j;jpd; kPSUthf;fk;) – Essay, Virakesary (alaiveli).
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2009). “Understanding about Modern Concept”, Sigaram, Manmunaippattu Sahithya vizha Magazine.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2011). “Makeup in Modern Drama”, Niththilam, Annual Magazine of East Province 2011.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2012). “One theme and two media” (about Prof. S.Maunaguru’s Ravanesan and Maniretnam’s Ravana), Virakesari.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2012). “Kavalamma in post modern concept” (about Women issue), Pen Magazine.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2005). “Kakakunsukalin uoorvalam” (fhff; FQ;Rfspd; Cu;tyk;) – Poem Book.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2007). “Koottu reformulation” ($j;jpd; kPSUthf;fk;) – Essay Book.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2008). “Modern in Arts” (fiyapy; etPdk;) – Essay Book .
Mohanathasan.K., (2005). “Koottu Researches after Prof.S.Vithiyananthan” (Dissertation for final year -2005 , Department of fine Arts, Eastern University).
• Mohanathasan.K., (2006). “Koottu reformulation in Sri Lanka” – Research forum of Muthamiz viza of cultural Association Batticaloa, Presided by Prof. Sithiralega Maunaguru.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2006). “Maintaining, growing and protecting of Koottu” – Research forum of Eastern provincial Muthamiz viza, Presided by Prof.S.Maunaguru.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2008). “Arts & Life” (fiyAk; tho;Tk;) – Research session for schools teachers of Batticaloa cultural affair.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2015). “Memorial Speech about Prof.S.Sivaththam”, SVIAS, EUSL.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2015). “Contemporary drama in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka”. Provincial Muththamil Vizha.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2016). “Sri Lankan Music – Special focus on Traditional Music” at International conference of SVIAS, EUSL – September 2016.
• Mohanathasan.K., (2017). “Children story telling – Needs and Challenges” International conference of SVIAS, EUSL.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2017). “Stage design in modern Drama”, BT/Kurumanveli ShakthiVidyalaya Special Magazine.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2017). “Kooththu Literature”, a memorial speech (Anamika Memorial Day).
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2018). “Role of Music in healing and counseling”, International conference of SVIAS, EUSL – July2018.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2018). “Music in traditional rituals – Special focus on SilappathikaraKanalvari”, Kannaki Art & Literature Vizha.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2018). “Drama work after war in Eastern Province Sri Lanka”, Provincial MuththamilVizha.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2019). “Role of Folk Music in Tamil Isai”,Tamil Sangam, Colombo.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2019). “rpyg;gjpfhur; rpe;jidfs;” Kannaki Art & Literature Vizha.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2020). “Mj;jp#b $Wk; tho;tpay; newpfs;” Auvai Vizha.
• Mohanathasan.K.,(2020). “Solavadai in social binaries”,Research Forum SVIAS, EUSL.
- “Research on Folk Dance & Music of Tamils in Sri Lanka” The workshop conducted by Basic Education Sector Unit, Batticaloa. On 10.06.2009.
- Drama script writing workshop for Drama students conducted by Dr.S.Yogarajah organized by me on 16.06.2009
- Sort story writing workshop for Drama students conducted by Mr .Gowripalan organized by me on 17.06.2009
- Traditional Performing Arts Workshop & Performance in Colombo by our Department Drama Lecturers with Janakalariya Drama group for drama students on 17.08.2009.
- Traditional Performing Arts Workshop & Performance in Colombo by our Department Drama Lecturer with TrconE Drama group for drama students on 18.08.2009.
- Advance acting workshop conducted by Parakrama Niriyella best of the Sri Lankan dramatist organized by us from 17-11-2009 to 24-11-2009.
- I have done many drama workshop for G.C.E (O/L), G.C.E (A/L) drama students in this year.
- Scholar Awards for best result in G.C.E (O/L) Examination in the year of
- Gold medal award in 1996 in Tamil day competition at the provincial level (poem).
- Best student award in the 1996. BT/ Kirankulam Vinayakar Maha Vid.
- Gold medal award in1998 in Tamil day competition at the provincial level (poem).
- Award for the “Best support actor” in world drama festival – 2005 (EUSL).
- “Tharmaretnam memorial Gold medal award -2006”for the most outstanding student with leadership qualities(General Convocation-2006).
- Bharathiraja Artist Award – 2015