Mysuru: With the objective of creating cultural and social awareness, Nirantara Foundation has organised the 21st annual ‘Sahajaranga’ Theatre Training Camp for college students at Gandhi Bhavan, Manasagangothri.

Applications are invited from interested students for the camp which will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 30, every day from 4.45 pm to 8 pm.

The main objective of the theatre camp is to reconnect the younger generation, who are increasingly becoming distanced from their cultural roots due to the pressures of globalisation, with the natural environment, community consciousness and social values.

Nirantara Foundation, which has been actively involved in socially conscious theatre activities for over two decades, has earned recognition for presenting impactful plays such as ‘Krishnegowdara Aane,’ ‘Janaganamana’ and ‘Kudalasangama.’

Renowned theatre practitioners and subject experts from across Karnataka will participate in this training camp.

Curriculum and special features of the camp

Theatre Training: Acting, theatre music, playwriting, reading and recitation, stage design, lighting, costume design, theatre criticism and theatre organisation.

Cultural Discussions: Discussions on theatre history, cinema, folk theatre, the worlds of stories & poetry and language.

Environmental Awareness: Interactive sessions on land, water and natural farming.

Theatre Production: At the conclusion of the camp, a new play prepared and performed by the participants themselves will be staged.

Only 35 participants will be admitted to the camp and admission will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interested students may visit Nirantara, Kantharaj Urs Road, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru for registration. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2544990 or Mob: 99802-73167 or 81059-46256.