About Visthar Ranga Shale in Chikkabidnal, Koppal

Visthar Ranga Shaale (VRS) is a project of Visthar, located in Koppal, in north Karnataka.
Apart from offering vocational drama training (including acting, and writing for theatre), the school’s primary thrust will be to introduce its students to the processes of ‘theatre making’. The multifaceted theatre-making course is designed to for the student to critically engage in creative processes, enabling them to transform ideas into action. The pedagogy will involve a combination of research; - field visits; theatre improvisations; creating, preparing and performing; and critical reflection. The course will be conducted by experienced theatre teachers and facilitators from all over the country.

Additionally, and in line with Visthar’s core belief that ‘another world is possible’ the theatre school will have a special focus on the marginalised communities of our society – aiming – to bring about a cultural transformation. Visthar Ranga Shaale (VRS) will offer diploma course in theatre arts accredited by the Hampi University. The course will be residential and able to accommodate a maximum of 20 students.