Starting from February 1, each course is designed for a three month long period where students can learn from experienced teachers and trainers. The Actors’ Conservatory Theatre is a special program where professional actors can come to hone their skills. Yulia Koirala, Principal of Sushila Arts Academy said, “One never stops growing and learning, hence this program will be a very good opportunity for professionals to sharpen their talent.” Those who are serious about performing arts can also join the program and benefit from the classes. [break]
The class will be taught by Deborah Merola, Founding Artistic Director of One World Theatre. She will be teaching docudrama, which includes research, playwriting and performance.
According to the press release, participants will decide upon a topic, record and transcribe interviews, assemble and edit a script, and produce and perform their original play with the support of One World Theatre. Classes will be held at the Institute for Advanced Communication, Education and Research (IACER). The fee amounts to Rs 10,000.

Yulia Koirala explains the new theatre program during the press meet at Shangri La Hotel on Saturday in Kathmandu. (Keshab Thoker/Republica)
Youth Theatre features classes for Youth Acting for Film which will be taught by Divya Dev, an experienced theatre artist who has also done a fair share of work in films. Admission is open for youths from 13 to 21 years of age. For a fee of Rs 15,000, students will be trained in film acting, facing the camera and script analysis, among other things.
Deborah Merola will also teach children aged between eight to 12 years and stage ‘Jack and Betty & the Yak and Yeti’, a popular children’s book. Sunita Rana, Art Director, will be instructing children of 10 to 15 years in designing costumes and constructing the set for the play. Both the classes require a fee of Rs 10,000. Aashant Sharma, also an experienced theatre artist, will be guiding young children in Tots Theatre Tumble.
For more information, log onto www.sushilaartsacademy.com or call 4015643.
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