Register Today for SMART Workshop in Kolkata | February 14-16, 2020 | Deadline Approaching (CLOSED)

Have you ever felt that you could do the most amazing things in theatre?

That you had all these brilliant ideas and energy and ability, BUT there were always things
pulling you back -- not enough funds, not enough audience, not enough time from your group...
and the list goes on...

Then SMART is for you!

So register today for SMART in Kolkata!
Deadline for registration is on or before Tuesday, February 11, 2020

SMART is Strategic Management in the Art of Theatre, a collaborative initiative, managed by
India Foundation for the Arts and Junoon.

Why SMART?
As a theatre group, we have a vision and dreams, passion and commitment. What we often find challenging is being able to create a practical roadmap that will help us realise these dreams.

SMART is a three-day workshop that seeks to sharpen the thinking and working processes of theatre groups. The programme poses questions and possibilities that will push groups to consider how you might optimise your strengths, overcome constraints and make a significant and positive impact on the internal functioning of your group as well as impact your local theatre ecology.

The workshop includes sessions on -

  • Vision, Mission and Core Values (Why you do what you do)
  • Group Sustainability
  • Audience Development
  • Communication
  • Resource Management
  • Strategic Management

What is special about SMART?
SMART builds on the experience and knowledge within the theatre community, while also drawing upon international learnings and experience to add strength and value to our theatre-making. It is facilitated by some of the country's leading theatre makers and arts managers, and, is the first programme especially tailored for the needs of theatre in India.

SMART is coming to Kolkata, in association with Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed!
The facilitators for this workshop are -
Sameera Iyengar (Co-Founder and Director, Junoon)
Sudhanva Deshpande (Actor and Director, Jana Natya Manch and Executive Director, Studio Safdar)
Sanjna Kapoor (Co-Founder and Director, Junoon)

Who can register for SMART?
Theatre groups from all over India

How much does it cost?
The fees for this three-day workshop are a nominal Rs. 1,500/- per participating individual. This is to cover basic costs of the workshop including refreshments during the workshop.

Theatre groups from outside Kolkata are welcome to register. In case you are travelling from out of town to attend SMART, you will need to organise your own travel and accommodation.

For more information in English, click here
For more information in Bengali, click here

For queries about the workshop, or media queries, please contact Ms Rupali Bhave at rupali.smart2018@gmail.com or Mr. Satyajit Roy at +91-8250384142.

Managed by: India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), Junoon & SMART
Supported by: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

Here are the specifics of the workshop in Kolkata:
Dates: February 14, 15, and 16, 2020
Time: 09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Venue: Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed, Girish Bhavan, 42A Thakurhat Road,
PO - Badu, PS - Barasat, Kolkata - 700 128
Google Maps Link: Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed
Fees: Rs. 1,500/- per participating individual – to be paid on filling up and submitting the online registration form

Mode of Payment:
Online transfer

Online Payment details:
Name - Jana Sanskriti Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed
Account number - 20596510604
Account type - Saving
Bank and Branch - Allahabad Bank, Udayrajpur Branch, Rani Park, Badu Road,
Madhyamgram, Kolkata - 700 129
IFSC Code - ALLA0211757

How to Register:
We encourage each group to send two members to the workshop.
Click here for the SMART Registration Form. It will open the online Registration Form.
Fill it up and submit online on or before February 11, 2020.
Then pay the workshop fees online.
Then send an email to Ms Rupali Bhave at rupali.smart2018@gmail.com with the screenshot of the payment made.
When you have submitted the online registration AND made the payment, your participation will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation of your participation in the workshop.