Ninasam Theatre Institute — Annual Diploma

About This Workshop

Ninasam Theatre Institute in Heggodu, Karnataka offers a one-year residential theatre diploma program. Founded by the legendary K.V. Subbanna, Ninasam provides immersive training in a unique village setting that combines theoretical study with practical theatre-making. The highly subsidized program attracts students from across India seeking intensive training in Kannada theatre traditions alongside contemporary performance practices.

Key Highlights

• One-year residential diploma
• Immersive village setting in Heggodu
• Founded by K.V. Subbanna
• Highly subsidized fees
• Combination of theory and practice
• Kannada theatre traditions
• Contemporary performance training

Curriculum

• Theatre history and theory
• Acting fundamentals
• Voice and speech training
• Movement and physical theatre
• Kannada drama traditions
• Contemporary performance practices
• Production and stagecraft
• Full production participation