Call for Registration for SMART Workshop in Kochi | March 07-09, 2020 (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 Kochi!
Deadline for registration is on or before March 01, 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 Kochi, in association with Ala Centre for Culture & Alternative Education!
Sunil Shanbag (Co-Founder of Arpana Theatre and Tamaasha Theatre, Producer and Director)
Arundhati Ghosh (Executive Director, India Foundation for the Arts)
Sudhanva Deshpande (Actor and Director, Jana Natya Manch and Executive Director, Studio Safdar)
Neel Chaudhuri (Writer and Artistic Director, Tadpole Repertory)

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 Kochi 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 queries about the workshop, or media queries, please contact Ms Rupali Bhave at rupali.smart2018@gmail.com Mr. Manu Jose at +91-9447194411 or Ms. Sunathi at +91-9539220494 or at alaculturalcentre@gmail.com

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 Kochi:
Dates: March 07, 08, and 09, 2020
Time: 09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Venue: Ala Centre for Culture & Alternative Education, Pump House Road, Karavattekurisu, Mulanthuruthy,
PO Ernakulam, Kerala - 682 314
Google Maps Link: Ala Centre for Culture & Alternative Education
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 - Ala Centre for Culture & Alternative Education
Account number - 11410200006292
Bank and Branch - Federal Bank, Mulanthuruthy Branch
IFSC Code - FDRL0001141

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 March 01, 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.