TEXT IN PLAY at Artisan Coterie with Akshay Anand Kohli

TEXT IN PLAY A wholesome workshop designed to help you break open a piece of text and truly make it your own. Over 5 unique, playful approaches, you’ll discover how to turn words on a page into living, breathing performance. workshop designed to help you break open a piece of text and truly make it your own. Over 5 unique, playful approaches, you’ll discover how to turn words on a page into living, breathing performance.

• Physical Movement – Let your body lead your delivery.

• Punctuation Play – Use orthodox and unorthodox pauses for impact.

• The Scene Graph – A mathematical way to map the emotional journey.

• Gibberish – Unlock raw emotion without words.

• Rhythm & Music – Give your performance a beat and flow.

What You’ll Get

• A set of monologues in Hindi and English to explore, perform, and experiment with.

• Tools to break free from stiff or predictable acting choices.

• A space to take risks, have fun, and rediscover the joy of performing.

Who’s It For?

Actors, storytellers, poets, song writers, content creators, students, or anyone who has to deal with TEXT,

whether you’re just starting out or looking to shake up your technique.

About the facilitator

Maker of plays Bo Kattey, Gameboy, Gal Kufr Di.

Featured in Aazad, Loot Kaand, Chhava, Bambai Meri Jaan, Rocket Boys, Mumbai Diaries 26/11.

Writer for TVF’s Court Kacheri.

Why Join?

Because the text is never just the text.

It’s movement.

It’s rhythm.

It’s play.