WORKSHOP

At Rangakarmee, theatre is more than just performance it is a powerful tool for education, empowerment, and social transformation. Our renowned theatre workshops in Kolkata are designed to nurture talent, enhance creative expression, and develop professional skills in the performing arts.

Curated and designed by Anirudh Sarkar, Director of Rangakarmee, these workshops are open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds from beginners to seasoned actors. The training focuses on:
• Acting techniques and voice training
• Body movement and stage presence
• Script analysis and character development
• Theatre direction and production design
• Theatre for social change and community engagement

Workshops are conducted by senior theatre practitioners from Rangakarmee alongside visiting faculty from the National School of Drama, offering participants a rich and immersive learning environment rooted in excellence and experience.

Rangakarmee also organizes school theatre workshops, helping children develop creativity, communication skills, confidence, and empathy through the performing arts.

Whether you’re seeking professional acting training, exploring theatre as a social tool, or looking to engage with one of India’s most respected theatre groups, Rangakarmee’s workshops offer a meaningful and transformative experience.

Rangakarmee, in collaboration with the National School of Drama (NSD), organized an Intensive Technical Theatre Workshop aimed at nurturing the next generation of theatre practitioners with a strong foundation in stagecraft and backstage excellence.

Inspired by the theatre philosophy of the late Smt. Usha Ganguli, the workshop upheld the concept of complete theatre—where artists were trained to understand not just performance, but also the critical technical elements that support a compelling production. This integrated approach reflected Rangakarmee’s long-standing belief in holistic theatre education.

The first edition, directed by Smt. Usha Ganguli herself, set the benchmark for a rigorous and immersive learning environment. The second edition, led by Souti Chakraborty, continued this legacy with the same dedication to technical and artistic refinement.

Facilitated by experienced faculty from NSD along with Rangakarmee’s own skilled technical team, the workshop offered hands-on training in:
• Lighting and sound design
• Set construction and prop management
• Makeup and costume design
• Stage coordination and backstage execution
• Live production management

Participants worked directly with professional equipment and real-time setups, gaining practical experience and industry-relevant skills essential for today’s theatre.

Through such initiatives, Rangakarmee continues to strive for the overall development of theatre practitioners, strengthening the ecosystem of Indian theatre with knowledge, skill, and collaborative learning.