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Rangakarmee Kolkata
Rangakarmee Kolkata — Act. Create. Transform. 3-Month Weekend Acting WorkshopFeatured
👤By Rangakarmee Faculty
A comprehensive 3-month weekend acting workshop focusing on acting technique, scene work, and character development with a theatre focus. Perfect for working professionals looking to develop their craft.

National School of Drama (NSD)
NSD Mumbai Centre — Weekend Acting Course / 3-Month CertificateFeatured
👤By NSD Faculty
🎭 NSD invites applications for Basic Three-Month Certificate Course in Dramatics and Weekend Acting Course. Part-time, non-residential programs.

Rangakarmee Kolkata
Rangakarmee Kolkata — Act. Create. Transform. 3-Month Weekend Acting WorkshopFeatured
👤By Rangakarmee Faculty
A comprehensive 3-month weekend acting workshop focusing on acting technique, scene work, and character development with a theatre focus. Perfect for working professionals looking to develop their craft.

National School of Drama (NSD)
NSD Mumbai Centre — Weekend Acting Course / 3-Month CertificateFeatured
👤By NSD Faculty
🎭 NSD invites applications for Basic Three-Month Certificate Course in Dramatics and Weekend Acting Course. Part-time, non-residential programs.

Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
Rijksakademie Residency — Applications for Residency Year 2027Featured
👤By Rijksakademie Faculty
🎨 Prestigious visual arts residency in Amsterdam. Applications open for the 2027 residency year. One-year fully funded residency program for visual artists from around the world. State-of-the-art studios and facilities.

Cité internationale des arts
Cité internationale des arts — 'In Situ' Residency ProgrammeFeatured
👤By Cité internationale des arts
🏛️ Prestigious arts residency in the heart of Paris. 'In Situ' programme supporting international artists across all disciplines. Live and work in Paris with full studio facilities and cultural immersion.

Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (Indian Theatre Foundation)
Theatre in Education (TIE) National WorkshopFeatured

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Beginner's Workshop on Hindi Dubbing & Voice ActingFeatured

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Workshop on Acting in Intimate Scenes

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Workshop on Basics of Screen Acting (Hyderabad)

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Workshop on Basics of Screen Acting (Bhopal)

Drama School Mumbai
Drama School Mumbai — Year-Round Acting TrainingFeatured

Jeff Goldberg Studio
Jeff Goldberg Studio — Professional Acting TrainingFeatured

Whistling Woods International
Whistling Woods International — Acting ProgramsFeatured

Kreating Charakters
Kreating Charakters Film Acting Institute

Sukriti Academy of Theatre Arts
Sukriti Academy of Theatre Arts — Acting Workshops

Ninasam
Ninasam Theatre Institute — Annual DiplomaFeatured

Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Six Week Summer Intensive (Meisner-based)Featured
👤By Neighborhood Playhouse Faculty
Foundation of 2-year Meisner conservatory; includes acting, voice & speech, acting for camera, dance. Intensive 6-week summer program at the legendary Neighborhood Playhouse.

Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Stella Adler Part-Time Workshops
👤By Stella Adler Faculty
Wide range of part-time courses for working actors covering technique, scene study, Shakespeare, voice. Flexible scheduling for professionals.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Dept. of Drama
NYU Tisch Summer Drama Studio IntensivesFeatured
👤By NYU Tisch Faculty
Conservatory-level studio intensives across acting, voice, movement; both credit and non-credit options available. Application opens Feb 1, 2026.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI)Featured
👤By Boston Conservatory Faculty
Combines training in acting, voice, movement (Shakespeare to clowning), with audition prep — modeled after Boston Conservatory's top musical theatre BFA. Audition required.

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
CCM Prep Musical Theatre IntensiveFeatured
👤By CCM Conservatory Faculty & Broadway Pros
Conservatory faculty + Broadway pros teach voice, dance, acting; designed for committed pre-college musical theatre students. Priority deadline: Feb 1; Hard deadline: March 1, 2026.

Joffrey Ballet School
NYC Musical Theater Summer IntensiveFeatured

London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
LAMDA Summer Short CoursesFeatured

The Actors' Guild
Actors' Guild of Great Britain Workshops

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
Voice-Over Camera Acting Summer InstituteFeatured

Teatracció Physical Theatre School
Summer Stage 2026 (Lecoq Pedagogy)Featured

Gecko Theatre
MAKE Residency (Devised Physical Theatre)Featured
👤By Amit Lahav (Gecko Artistic Director)
Devising residency with Gecko's Artistic Director Amit Lahav; ensemble physical theatre methods. Bursary places available for underrepresented artists.

New International Performing Arts Institute (NIPAI)
NIPAI Physical Theatre IntensiveFeatured

One Year Lease (OYL)
OYL International Performance Residency 2026Featured
👤By One Year Lease Ensemble
International ensemble residency centered on dreams & mythology; engages with Janapada/Yakshagana, Noh, Kabuki, and the Greek myth of Orpheus. All in-country costs covered by OYL.

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
MPulse Theatre Design & Production WorkshopFeatured
👤By University of Michigan Faculty
Four design-track workshop covering scenic painting, costume, lighting, sound, props, projections; portfolio-ready output. Fee waivers available.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Stage Lighting Short Course

Interlochen Arts Camp
Theatre Design & Production for High School StudentsFeatured

Island Connect (EU Creative Europe-funded)
Island Connect II — European Residency Open CallsFeatured
👤By Various Island Connect Partners
Three open calls per year offering split residencies across European island regions, with work-in-progress sharings and festival presentation.

Grotowski Institute
Grotowski Institute — Artistic Residency & TraineeshipFeatured
👤By Grotowski Institute Faculty
Research-based residencies and traineeships at the legendary Grotowski Institute, continuing the legacy of Jerzy Grotowski's theatre laboratory work.

Flaherty Film Seminar
Logo — 2026 Flaherty FellowshipFeatured
👤By Flaherty Film Seminar Faculty
🎬 The 2026 Flaherty Fellowship provides an immersive experience for emerging filmmakers and media artists. Join 15 in-person and 15 online fellows for intensive engagement with cutting-edge documentary and experimental cinema. Open to researchers, filmmakers, and practitioners aged 21+ committed to community engagement and innovative media practice.

Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
The Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026Featured
👤By Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
The Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship provides a fully-funded scholarship for the Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy. Candidates must clear the audition before applying. This studentship offers comprehensive training in contemporary and classical movement arts with a focus on pedagogy.

Barry John Acting Studio
Advanced Series for Professional Actors
👤By BJAS Faculty
An advanced-level intensive for professional and BJAS-alumni actors, focused on scene work, character depth, and audition-ready technique. Auditions required for non-BJAS alumni.

Barry John Acting Studio
Weekend Theatre Course
👤By BJAS Faculty
An introduction to acting and theatre with a strong personal-development focus, structured as a part-time weekend course for beginners and working professionals.

Five Senses Theatre
Advanced Acting Course (Camera & Theatre)
👤By NSD & FTII Alumni
An advanced technique-building workshop covering in-depth script analysis, characterization, and scene construction, led by NSD and FTII alumni, with both stage and camera work.

Vāchikā Voicework
Fitzmaurice Voicework® & Vāchikā — 6-Day India IntensiveFeatured
👤By Mallika Prasad
A 6-day intensive in Fitzmaurice Voicework® exploring breath, resonance, alignment, and release, led by Mallika Prasad — NSD alumna and Head of South Asia for the Fitzmaurice Institute. Includes text, speech-work, and song.

NIPAI (New International Performing Arts Institute)
International Physical Theatre Workshop (Meyerhold / Chekhov / Stanislavski)Featured
👤By Sergei & Gennadiy Ostrenko
A selective 5-day, 28-hour intensive blending Meyerhold Biomechanics, Chekhov Psychological Gesture, and Stanislavski Physical Action. For professional and pre-professional performers, directors, and movement practitioners. Selection based on CV.

FTII, Pune
Workshop on AI in Cinema

FTII, Pune
Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing
About Theatre Workshops in India
India has a rich tradition of theatre and performing arts, with workshops and training programs available across major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore acting or an experienced performer seeking to refine your craft, AbhinayPath connects you with the best theatre workshops and acting classes in India.
Our curated selection includes workshops from prestigious institutions like the National School of Drama (NSD), Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), and renowned independent trainers. From method acting and improvisation to voice modulation and movement training, find comprehensive programs that suit your learning goals and schedule.
Many workshops offer certificates recognized in the industry, making them valuable for both hobbyists and aspiring professional actors. Weekend workshops, intensive residential programs, and online acting classes provide flexible options for learners across India.
Frequently Asked Questions About Theatre Workshops
What types of acting workshops are available in India?
India offers diverse acting workshops including method acting, Stanislavski technique, physical theatre, improvisation, voice and speech training, camera acting for film/TV, and traditional Indian theatre forms like Natyashastra. Workshops range from weekend intensives to month-long residential programs.
How much do theatre workshops cost in India?
Workshop fees vary widely based on duration, institution, and trainer reputation. Short weekend workshops may cost Rs 2,000-10,000, while intensive month-long programs from institutions like FTII or NSD can range from Rs 15,000-50,000. Some workshops offer scholarships or early bird discounts.
Which cities in India have the best theatre workshop opportunities?
Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore are major theatre hubs with numerous workshops throughout the year. Mumbai offers many film-oriented acting classes, while Delhi has strong connections to traditional theatre through NSD. Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad also have vibrant theatre communities with regular training opportunities.
Do I need prior experience to join acting workshops?
Many workshops welcome beginners with no prior experience. Look for workshops labeled as introductory or foundation level. However, some advanced workshops may require basic theatre experience or prior training. Always check the eligibility criteria before registering.