ABOUT VISTHAR:

The South India Artist Intensive will be held on the secluded grounds of Visthar, a center committed to social justice and peace. Located 30 kilometers outside the bustling center of Bangalore, in the heart of southern India, Visthar is a support and training organization devoted to providing the raw materials necessary for the achievement and growth towards the full realization of one's rights as a human being. Upon its inception, it has dedicated itself to the process of attaining and sustaining equitable and dignified ways of living not only in India, but internationally as well.

Visthar has a rich history of local community-centered advocacy as well as a strong link to the international community. Through hands-on interaction with their unique environment, their workshops and seminars educate artists and activists from around the world on their shared mission to strengthen the global community. This unity of local and global focus makes Visthar an ideal host for the work of Theater Mitu and goals of this intensive.

Facilities:

Classes and performances are held in the following locations:

The Aala: an open space with a thatched roof that can accommodate over 200 people and will host many of our outdoor classes.

The Mandala: is a unique space for meditation and reflection. Under the Jackfruit tree people descend to experience themselves in relation to the earth.

Kalam: This open-air theater sits amidst a chiku orchard on the Visthar campus. Mounds, pits, trees, plants, flowers and an impressive amphitheatre like seating gallery made entirely from mud and stones make up this distinctive space.

The Dry Wells: At Visthar, these magnificent dry wells have been refurbished and create a beautiful and exceptional space for installations and performances.

Additional amenities include:
Taxi services.
Laundry facilities (Washing Machine).
An Emergency medical clinic (10 minutes from the grounds)
Wireless internet
STD and ISD facilities (for long distance/international phone calls)

Housing:
Clean twin sharing dormatory style apartments with western bathrooms. (Residency in these apartments is included in the cost of the program.)

DETAILS AND INFORMATION:
(Please click on the following pages for further information:)
CLASSES
TEACHER BIOS
ABOUT THEATER MITU
ABOUT VISTHAR
VISA, TRAVEL, MEDICAL AND INSURANCE INFORMATION
GRANTS AND FUNDING INFORMATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PAYMENTS