Individual Delegation
Imporatant Dates/Announcements
Application
The last date for registration has been extended to
31 October 2026.
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Criteria for Individual Delegation:
Professional/Academic Background:
Those involved in theatre (professional or amateur), with no academic experience, may be affiliated with theatre organizations or work independently or as freelancers.
Residency
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala.
Area of Practice
Individuals working in the areas of theatre, street theatre, and community theatre will be given preference.
Registration for Young Regional Theatre Enthusiasts
IFTS offers a unique opportunity for passionate and aspiring young theatre practitioners to participate in the diverse programmes of the festival, including workshops and other learning initiatives organised as part of the event. Individual delegates are primarily young theatre practitioners from Kerala who, despite having limited formal academic training in theatre, are actively engaged in theatre practice with enthusiasm and commitment. Their participation creates meaningful interaction between academic traditions and practice-driven approaches to theatre, fostering peer learning, collaborative exchange, and the inclusive pedagogical ethos of the festival.

Highlights for Individual Delegates

  • Immersive Workshops: Engage in workshops conducted by international resource persons. Explore theatre through the core concept of the festival, Theatre and Street.
  • Cultural Exchange: Connect with fellow practitioners, fostering a global network of like-minded individuals. Share ideas, experiences, and cultural nuances that contribute to a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.
Guidelines for Individual Delegation/Participation:
Requirements for Registration
  • The applicant should submit two reference letters from recognized personalities in the field of theatre.
  • The applicant has to submit a resume.
  • A 400–500-word statement outlining the applicant’s interest in and proposed engagement with the festival theme, “Carnival of Pedagogy: Theatre and Street.”
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