Episode 1: In Conversation with B. Jayashree & Preethi Nagraj l The SBC Podcast l

The conversation with legendary theatre artist B. Jayashree is structured around her life and work. Here is a summary of the key discussions: 01:35 - 04:58: The podcast begins with an introduction to B. Jayashree, highlighting her significant contributions to Indian theatre, her awards, and the collaborative nature of the Sadashivanagar Book Club. 05:01 - 12:30: Discussion on the play Mookajjiya Kanasugalu: B. Jayashree explains the unique challenge of connecting with a character that differs from her own personal experiences and the history of restrictions she faced as a woman in theatre 13:56 - 17:23: Acting and Technique: A breakdown of how she bridges the gap between the intuitive, manual training of the Gubbi Company and the analytical, academic methods she experienced at the National School of Drama (NSD). 21:30 - 24:15: Philosophy and Beliefs: B. Jayashree shares her thoughts on spirituality, rationalism, and how playing complex characters helps her explore philosophical questions about the existence of a higher power. 1:00:03 - 1:05:20: Personal Legacy: Preethi Nagraj provides insight into Jayashree’s origins, growing up in the Gubbi Veeranna company, which was famous for its massive scale and use of live animals on stage. 1:06:15 - 1:08:00: Voice and Training: Reflections on how her distinct vocal power was developed during her early childhood through the demands of reaching audiences in large theatre spaces. 1:35:48 - 1:37:34 Ongoing Relevance: The episode concludes by emphasizing B. Jayashree's commitment to constant rehearsals and her role in popularizing Ranga Sangeetha (theatre music) to stay relevant and engaged with modern audiences.