Courses: October to December
Short & Intensive
Fridays,
Evenings
Online
Level One,
Open for All
Limited numbers
A2 The Nāṭyashāstra & Emotional Literacy
Traditional Text, Contemporary Practice
Developing awareness and expression of emotions with reference to exposition in the Nāṭyaśastra
How do we relate to emotions? Why do emotions sometimes trouble, sometimes soothe, and sometimes fail us?
What can we do to express emotions meaningfully, appropriately? How can I not be ruled by emotions?
For millennia, theatre has perfected the study and re-presentation of emotions. Where better than theatre, to learn about them? And what better guide-book than the 2300 year old compendium of Natyashastra which systematically explores emotions, and their deliberate use. We can relish the emotions in theatre.
Applied Theatre for systematic Emotional Education
Fridays, 6 pm
2 October to 6 November, 2026
12 hours online sessions + minimum 3 hours assignments and self-study
CONTENT OUTLINE
2.1 Emotions & Daily life: Habits, Moods and States of Mind
2.2 Studying Bhavas and Rasas: The Conscious and the Deliberate
2.3 Tool for Emotional Awareness: Determinants, Consequents & Transience
2.4 Taste of the Aesthetic: Working with the rasas
2.5 Performative Element: A personal piece on emotional literacy
Open to anyone above age 18
relevant to young people, actors, counsellors, therapists, leaders, and teachers.
A2 Fees Rs. 7800/- only
For A2 & B2 registered at the same time, discounted fees Rs. 15,400/-
B2 Advanced Dramatherapy: Specific Applications
Learning specialised tools and models of drama in therapy for special needs and mental health
The fundamental reasons for using the arts in therapy are well-established.
What kind of methodical approach and fine-tuning is relevant when using drama as therapy? Which groups or population types may benefit from the strength of theatre/drama? What works and what limitations should be considered in such settings?
Designed for Practitioners working in the field, this course visits the principles and models that have been used in the field with outcomes that are beneficial in dealing with specific healing concerns.
Applied Theatre for use in therapeutic settings.
Fridays, 6 pm
20 November to 18 December, 2026
10 hours online sessions +
individual coaching + minimum 3 hours offline assignments
CONTENT OUTLINE
5.1 Approaching special needs populations with tools of Theatre/Drama
5.2 Story-circles Model in Deaddiction
5.3 Theatre in/for Mental health
5.4 Working with special children and adults using drama skills
5.5 Performative Element: Devising and conducting a session
Open to those who have done Course A2;
relevant to therapists, counsellors, field workers working in healing/therapy
Fees INR. 8800/- for B2 only
For A2 & B2 registered at the same time, discounted fees Rs. 15,400/-