The Ramayana in Modern Media and Performance

Abstract

The article "The Ramayana in Modern Media and Performance" by Michael Sternfeld investigates the enduring adaptability of the Ramayana across modern artistic forms, including opera, children's theater, avant-garde performance, audio drama, and television. Through interviews with prominent directors and creators, Sternfeld illustrates how the Ramayana’s mythic depth and moral framework are reimagined through contemporary media, emphasizing both its vertical spiritual richness and horizontal cultural proliferation. The piece underscores how reinterpretations of sacred narratives can remain rooted in tradition while engaging evolving modes of expression.