Top 5 + 6 Theater Groups To Learn True Acting And Fame, Free

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What Is The Major Truth Of Acting And An Actor?
“Some are born actors, while a majority are trained into it.”

And that is why there are so many acting schools that boast of creating superstars. However, in India, this kind of acting schools focus mainly on churning out star material and not actors. Which means that instead of working on psychology and methodology behind the acting, students are taught to dance, catwalk, and posing before the camera.
This is why, if you are serious about learning to act, your best (and free) bet is to join a theater group.

Why?

Well, because joining a theater group won't only give you a practical and hands-on approach towards learning acting, but you will also be able to connect with so many other talented people and learn what methods work and what don’t when you perform in front of a live audience. And let's admit it, learning to develop and improve performance in a scene which has a script is something that most of the Indian acting schools are yet to start teaching.

So, we are giving you some of the best theater groups in India that you can join (some of them are free):

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How to join a theater group?

You have to contact to the theater play creative directors and ask for help. In the case of Prithvi Theater, hang around the coffee shop, you will be able to meet directors, casting notices and other ways to join by networking with aspiring theater actors who are hanging around.

Top Theatre Groups in India

1. Prithvi Theatre

Prithvi Theatre is one of Mumbai's best-known theaters. It was built by Shashi Kapoor and his wife Jennifer Kapoor in memory of Prithviraj Kapoor, Shashi's father, who had dreamt of having a "home" for his repertory theater company, Prithvi Theatres, belongs to the Kapoor family, one of the most influential actors and director families in Bollywood. Prithviraj Kapoor founded 'Prithvi Theatres', a traveling theater company in 1944.
Address: 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Website:www.prithvitheatre.org/

2. Ansh 

A Theatre Group by Makrand Deshpande (Mumbai)
The city of dreams, Mumbai is home to a plethora of theater groups. And a lot of them are headed by renowned artists. One such group is Ansh, lead by veteran TV and film actor Makrand Deshpande. Known for its wacky and edgy stories, Ansh theater group though provides free workshops and training to newcomers but also expects a lot in return. The schedule is airtight, there is not much space for slacking and passing an audition is like walking a tightrope. But hey, you will be getting trained under the best of the scene. Give Ansh a try, contact them on their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/anshtheatre/).
Contact: 9930740784;9892443124
Website: http://anshtheatregroup.com
Language: Hindi , English

3. Rangshila Theatre Group

Rangshila Theatre Group is a Mumbai-based group formed in 2008 by Avneesh Mishra. Run by young theater enthusiasts, Rangshila has staged plays all over the country and performed at major theater festivals like Bharat Rang Mahotsav hosted by the National School of Drama. They are also known for their acting workshops held under the banner Parados to Stage.
Website:http://rangshila.com/Default.htm

4. Ekjute Theatre Group, Mumbai

Address: Nepathya 20, Gulmohar Rd, Swastik Society, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Phone: 022 2625 6846

5. Darpan Theatre & Cine Arts

Darpan Theatre & Cine Arts was founded by
Mr. Sunil Prem Vyas in 1997 with a mission of encouraging new talents in Hindi theater and eventually building it into a sincere production house for quality Stage & Cinema.
Website: http://www.darpantheatregroup.com
Contact: Email darpanarts@)yahoo.co.in; darpantheatregroup@)gmail.com; sunilpremvyas@gmail.com
Phone: Tel .: +91-22-2674 0947; Cell : +91-98215 64539

In Delhi

National School of Drama

National School of Drama is the best to learn acting and work in theater in India A theater training institute situated at New Delhi, India. It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Address: Bahawalpur House, 1, Bhagwandas Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 9402
Director: Waman Kendre (August 2013 -present)
Website: http://nsd.gov.in/delhi/
Note: To join NSD, you must have theater experience in plays with theater production groups. The selection procedure is relatively a bit tough

Pierrot’s Troupe (Delhi)

Pierrot’s Troupe is another fantastic group that performs both national and internationally. Though the training and workshop under this group are free, Pierrot’s Troupe focuses on monetization of their content. It is one of those groups that has the costliest tickets for its plays. Where a theater group like Asmita (quite renowned) charges between INR 50 to 100 for one play (they also do several plays for free), the tickets for Pierrot’s Troupe range between INR 200 – 700 (which is considered costly in theater business). Lead by a writer, director and actor M. Syeed Alam, the group is home to veteran actors like Tom Alter and Rakesh Bedi.
Contact Phone Number: 098102 55291
Address:. A-687, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076. Ph. 9810255291, 9810460366
Email Address: pierrotstroupe@gmail.com pierrotstroupe@yahoo.com
website: www.pierrotstheatre.com

Chhaon Theatre Group

Address: Opposite The Lalit Hotel, Barakhamba, New Delhi
Phone: 092121 17672
Website: http://www.chhaon.in

Dramatech Theatre Group

Address: S-326 Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
Phone: 088006 49019
Website:http://dramatech.in

Kshitij Theater Group

Address: A-9, Swati Complex, 3rd Floor, Acharya Niketan, Mayur Vihar, Phase - 1,, Delhi, 110091
Phone: 098108 24194
Website:http://www.kshitijtheatregroup.com

Jazba Theatre Group

Address: I.P.Extension, Patparganj, New Delhi, Delhi
Phone: 098998 83921
Website: http://www.jazbatheatregroup.org

Asmita Theatre Group (Delhi)

Lead by the renowned playwright, director, and activist Arvind Gaur, Asmita is one of the biggest names in Indian Hindi Theatre Groups. The group tours both national and international locations and doesn’t charge for training. However, in order to get into this group, you need to have a flair and some talent as the number of applications are always soaring. Get in touch with Asmita Theatre on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AsmitaTheatre/).
Email: asmitatheatre@gmail.com
Contact Phone number:- 9540656537(Shilpi Marwaha), 09899650509(Arvind Gaur),9015402269 (,Gaurav Mishra), 097111 00036,
(For Weekend Theatre Workshop by Asmita Theatre Group, Contact on Above Given Phone Numbers)
 Languages: Hindi, English

In Pune

Swatantra Acting Theater Group 

Address: NEAR F.C DECCAN,844 AGARKAR ROAD, theatreNEXT TO BMCC, SRI MAHAVIR JAIN VIDYALAYA, MAHARASHTRA, PUNE-4Phone: +91-9923643335, 9767178857
Email: swatantratheater@gmail.com, info@swatantratheatre.com

Maharashtra Cultural Center

Sudarshan Hall, Near Ahilyadevi Girl’s High School
Above bank of Maharashtra, Shaniwar Peth Branch
421/ 422 Shaniwar Peth, Pune
Phone: 020 24430803
Email: pune.mcc@gmail.com

Natya Sanskar Kala Academy

Address: S No 205 Gopal Krishna Soc, Pataskar Marg, Shukrawar Peth, Pune – 411002, Nr Kala Haud
Ph: +(91)-9422303303, +(91)-20-24478268
Other Indian Famous Theatre Groups
a. Arpana Theatre Group
Phone Number: 9819576871
Email: varun@oranjuice.net
Contact Form: http://aadyam.co.in/contact-us.php

In Bengaluru

RangaShankara 

Bangalore has seen a sudden rise in the number of theater groups. Though small in manpower, these groups are consistently keeping the art alive in the IT city. Though most of the theater groups charge for training and workshop in this city, some relatively new groups hire new blood and train them for free. One must visit venues like Rangashankara and try their luck with several theater groups to find the best one.
Contact Address: No. 36/2, 8th Cross Road, JP Nagar, 2nd Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
Phone numbers: +91-80-26592777, +91-80-26493982
E-mail: programming@rangashankara.in
Languages: Hindi, English, Kannada

In Kolkata

Padatik Theatre (Kolkata) West Bengal

Established in 1972, it is one of the oldest theater groups in our country. The group owns its own performance space in Kolkata and so it has become a self-sustainable venture. The group provides free viewings and training under its young guns program. The only catch, however, is that you must be between the age of 16 to 25. Any other age falls under their basic fee structure.
Contact: Padatik Theatre, 6/7 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 017
Email: padatik@gmail.com, padatiktheatre@gmail.com
Phone: +91 33 228 76087 | +91 33 22813189 (Fax & Phone) | +91 98300 59978
Languages: Bengali, English
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