About Us
How are we different?
We at Theatre Resource®, apply a different training methodology that touches the human side of the organization thereby maximizing the learning outcome. Theatre Resource® offers, Drama Based Training modules to train people in behavioral areas. Our process aims at exploring various issues related with people in diverse areas using participative learning process. It helps participants to understand issues related with their personal, social, and work life. The aim of using drama-based training is to provide a safe space to the participants to explore various perspectives to support their decisions in life which would make them more successful in their work and happy in life.
Our Team
Kaustubh Bankapure
Founder Director
Kaustubh Bankapure is the Founder Director of Theatre Resource and a highly esteemed practitioner in the field of applied theatre. With nearly two decades of experience, Kaustubh stands out as one of the few professionals in India with formal qualifications in Applied Theatre, having trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. His expertise is uniquely leveraged in Training and Development, where he combines his theatre skills with a robust background in business and auditing.
In addition to his theatre qualifications, Kaustubh holds a Postgraduate degree in Commerce from the University of Pune and is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 2009:2014 from IRCA, Germany. This diverse educational background underscores his comprehensive approach to both creative and operational aspects of his work.
Before founding Theatre Resource in 2014, Kaustubh gained substantial experience in education and research. His career includes notable roles with prominent institutions such as FLAME University, Pune, the National School of Drama TIE (Tripura), and Sinhagad College Pune. Kaustubh's theatre credentials are further highlighted by his participation in prestigious festivals, including the London International Festival of Theatre (UK), Contact Theatre Manchester (UK), and the Colombo International Theatre Festival (Sri Lanka). His research contributions have been presented at influential conferences such as ASSITEJ New Delhi, ISTR Pune, Creative Engagements at Oxford (UK), and ISTR Kolkata.
Kaustubh’s primary focus is on applying theatre as a strategic tool for corporate and organizational development. As a training consultant, he collaborates with a diverse array of industries, corporate entities, and service providers to enhance employee growth and drive organizational excellence through innovative theatre-based methodologies. His creative engagement tools are specifically designed to encourage active participation and meaningful contributions from individuals, ultimately fostering organizational success.
At Theatre Resource, Kaustubh leads Theatre-Based Participatory Training Programs, harnessing the transformative power of theatre to develop teams and improve organizational performance. His work continues to significantly impact both individuals and organizations, demonstrating the profound potential of applied theatre in facilitating growth and development.
Deepa Raghavan
Chief Executive Officer
Deepa Raghavan is a dynamic theatre artist, author, and social entrepreneur renowned for harnessing the transformative potential of theatre to drive social change. She holds an MBA in Finance from the Welingkar Institute of Management and a Diploma in Applied Theatre from the ATI Foundation. Deepa has also enhanced her expertise with a Masterclass in Business Sketchnotes from the Visual Thinking School in the Netherlands and is a certified Trainer from the Indian Academy of Training & Development (IATD) in Chennai.
With over 16 years of professional experience in Banking, Wealth Management, Financial Services, and Consulting, Deepa has worked in leading institutions like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, DSP ML and J.P. Morgan. During her career span she has demonstrated strong commercial orientation, exceptional leadership, and strategic acumen. Her last corporate stint was with J.P. Morgan where she was Vice President - Corporate & Investment Bank.
Deepa's theatre work stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to social entrepreneurship. Her artistic projects and written works are focused on creating impactful initiatives that address pressing societal issues like Women empowerment and gender equality. Through her multifaceted career, Deepa continues to inspire and effect meaningful change in communities, blending her financial expertise with her passion for theatre to foster a more equitable and engaged society.
Our empanelled specialists
Priyanka Chatterjee
Applied Storyteller
Priyanka, known professionally as 'Golpodidi,' is a distinguished International Story Consultant, award-winning storyteller, and Process Drama Coach. An accomplished Design Thinker and MBA Gold Medalist, she is an alumna of the International Institute of Storytelling at Emerson College, UK. Currently serving as the Artistic Director of Arts4Change International, a social impact organization, she is also the Founder of Wild Strawberry and Director of the Storytelling Education and Arts India Council (SEAIC).
With over 19 years of experience in storytelling, Golpodidi has made a significant impact across Fortune 500 companies, leading Indian media houses, and not-for-profits. Her work has reached over half a million young adults and 200,000 adults, demonstrating her profound influence. Through her extensive experience, Golpodidi has come to believe that "the power to change one's life lies in changing one's story," a principle that guides her work and inspires transformation in the lives of many.
Kavita Bankapure
Art Therapist
Kavita holds a G.D. Art (Applied) and a Diploma in Art Education (Dip. A. Ed.), and is a versatile artist renowned for her skill in traditional, spiritual, and abstract art forms. Her extensive education in Applied Art and Art Education underpins her ability to merge technical expertise with creative expression.
Kavita's unique approach, the ‘Color Prompt Method,’ leverages the profound impact of colors on human psychology. This innovative method facilitates personal discovery and emotional exploration by using color to aid in observation, stress relief, anger management, and attitude modification. By providing a comprehensive approach to emotional and psychological well-being, Kavita helps individuals unlock and transform various expressions and emotions, fostering a more positive and balanced state of mind.
LtCdr Pravin Tulpule (Retired)
Indian Navy
After seeking premature retirement from the Indian Navy and forgoing a lifelong pension, Pravin transformed his life into one of joy and service by becoming a clown. Known as "Happy, the Clown," his mission is to bring happiness to those in need. He visits hospitals, old age homes, hospices, and shelters, offering moments of joy to patients, their families, and caregivers, even though he is not a medical professional.
His work has been featured in several documentaries, including The Invincible Indians by Bajaj, Pearls of India by Rajnigandha Silver Pearls, and BetterIndia.com. Besides clowning, he delivers motivational talks, participates in TEDx events, and performs corporate and school edutainment shows.
Sagar Shinde
Actor
Sagar brings over 10 years of experience in Marathi theatre, having achieved notable recognition in state-level drama and one-act play competitions. He has performed 32 solo shows of "Story of Wilson" across Hyderabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Sagar's extensive experience also includes roles in television serials and advertisement films. Beyond acting, he is passionate about poetry recitation, public speaking, writing, and light design.
Anurag Kokitkar
Actor
Anurag holds an MBA in Media & Communications, with a specialization in Advertising, from Symbiosis International University. He is a serial entrepreneur, serving as the Founder and Director of Paytaan, a distinguished handcrafted footwear brand. Anurag also operates as a freelance branding strategy advisor, providing expert guidance to businesses seeking to enhance their brand presence and strategy.
Vaishali Goswami
Actress
Vaishali is a skilled practitioner in acting, directing, and facilitating drama, with a professional career that began as a traditional theatre artist. She has collaborated extensively with various theatre groups and institutions across Maharashtra. Vaishali holds a degree in Natyashastra and a postgraduate diploma in Applied Theatre. Currently, she serves as an accredited theatre trainer and program coordinator at the Applied Theatre India Foundation, where she applies her expertise to enhance and coordinate theatre-based training programs.
Testimonial
'The workshop with Kaustubh was interesting and eye opening. I found listening about his work within businesses very inspiring, as I had never encountered theatre being used in this way, and I think it is a method that is clearly valuable to Indian businesses, and perhaps further afield. Katustubh took us through some of the exercises that he uses in his workshops which were effective and quite profound, they made me consider and re-evaluate the way I live my life!
Zoe Jackson,
Students, University of Leeds, UK
Facilitated by Kaustubh Bankapure the applied theatre workshop was delightful and educative, allowing the participants to use their imagination to create living scenes of everyday life and gave us tools for how using creative problem- solving methods to overcome obstacles. We experienced the fun of working together on living statutes and explored alternative responses to moments of crisis. Thank you Kaustubh for a most enjoyable workshop!
Jill D. Navarre,
Director, The Auroville Theatre Group
Thanks for having such an interactive program in such a simple manner. This session has really helped us to raise our confidence level and to inspire us to have a good team around. Your presence and communication helped us a lot to identify problems within us and to improve our selves.
A. S. Tadsare,
Dpt. Manager, CDFC, Bharat Forge Ltd. Pune
Thank you very much for an excellent workshop. I particularly appreciate the way you gently but firmly asked questions about the process in the room, what we were feeling etc. and pointed towards the challenges for all of us in bringing about change/ breaking out of personal and cultural patterns.
Nick Nuttgens,
Student, University of Sheffield, UK
Today’s session was different from all the other sessions that we had till now. It was good to talk about our feeling out loud without being burdened with the load of what others might think about us. It feels like someone is trying to help rather than judge.
Ashish Ranjan,
Electronic Arts, Hyderabad