Conspiracy Theory​​

Kaustubh Rajwade has worked extensively as a facilitator and teacher with a diverse background in Environmental research, Education, Spanish interpretation-translation and Improvisation. Kaustubh focuses on creating immersive learning environments focussed on critical thinking and dialogue. Using his expertise in the field of environment,interpretation and education, Kaustubh has worked with diverse groups such as environmental NGOs, Spanish institutes, multinational companies and universities. His approach engages learners to develop creative solutions in different situations. Kaustubh has worked as a teacher of English as a foreign language in a primary and secondary school in Spain for two years as part of a government exchange scholarship using elements of improvisation to improve communication within his students. Working with Kaivalya Plays, Kaustubh has attended improvisation courses and facilitated online spanish improv sessions. Furthermore, he has been a visiting faculty for Environmental Sciences at various organisations. His keen interest in environmental issues and work in rural Maharashtra have helped build his ability to connect with and be approachable for people from all social backgrounds. Kaustubh has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including organisations such as ThyssenKrupp Elevators,Matrici S.Coop, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, IBM Jnana Prabodhini Prashala, College of Engineering, Pune, School of Fashion Technology,Pune, Instituto Hispania and Instituto Cervantes. Kaustubh is currently working as a freelance teacher at the Spanish Embassy’s cultural wing, Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi where he innovates new methods of teaching and learning with a practical and proactive approach.

Preeti Agarwal Mehta is a freelance actor and performer on stage, OTT and films. She is also a consultant in the social educational sector with an avid interest in expressive art therapy. She conducts workshops using Improv games and other theatre & movement based techniques. She believes in providing a safe space to discover, accept and connect with your authentic self to help thrive in this stressful world.

Shashank is a freelance content consultant and storyteller. Previously a Teach for India Fellow, he is the creator of the web-comic @cynyassy. He swears by tennis, hydration and improv theatre.

Kushagra is a 24*7 writer. In day time he writes in the code in the computer language and in night time he writes stories in his own language.

Ramita Menon has worked extensively as a facilitator and teacher with a diverse background in improvisation, movement therapy and yoga. With a strong focus on creating safe spaces to build tolerance and empathy, Ramita hopes to engage people to hear and be heard in as many ways as possible to increase the shared understanding of human experiences and complexities. Drawing from elements of yoga , therapeutic movement, contemporary dance techniques and improvisation, Ramita has worked with diverse groups such as shelter homes, professional dancers and theatre artists, mental health professionals and universities. Her approach uses movement and theatre to foster a more forgiving environment that encourages taking risks and working as a team. Ramita has worked as a teacher of English as a foreign language in a secondary school in Spain for two years as part of a government exchange scholarship using elements of improvisation to improve communication within her students. Working with Kaivalya Plays, Ramita has been the manager for the online improv to teach Spanish program conducting various online sessions and training and leading a group of facilitators. Further, she has been a facilitator in the online improv to teach hindi course at Vanderbilt university. She has also facilitated other workshops in improvisation and leadership through movement as a part of Kaivalya Plays. She has also successfully performed in and choreographed staged productions in multiple languages. Ramita has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including organisations such as Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, CMTAI (Creative Movement Therapy Association of India), Kaivalya Plays, the Vedica Scholars, Instituto Cervantes, Embassy of Argentina, and Vanderbilt University. In addition to her work in arts, Ramita is currently working as a freelance Spanish teacher at the Spanish cultural centre in New Delhi and continues to research the limits of applied improvisation in this setting. This opportunity gives her a chance everyday to connect with, inspire and learn from her students who come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life with a shared goal and dream.

Shobhit Tandon is an Actor, Puppeteer and a Drama Educator. An engineer by education Shobhit pursued PGD in Theatre for education and social transformation from Shiv Nadar University and Certificate in puppetry from UNIMA INDIA . Shobhit currently works at an educational organisation in Delhi NCR and is pursuing certification in Arts Practices for Inclusion from Bangalore.

Naman is a Delhi based story weaver and teller. With prestigious certification from the International Academy of Storytelling, Naman is not just a storyteller, but an educator who harnesses the magic of narratives to ignite young minds. He crafts captivating stories, weaving together culture, wisdom, and boundless imagination. His performances transcend mere entertainment, serving as powerful tools for education and cultural exchange. He believes in the transformative power of storytelling and curates experiences for his audiences leaving them with a sense of wonder and questions. Improvisation is an artform that came as a tool of healing in his life and now has become an important part of his artistic journey and being.

Riddhijit is a Producer, Director, Actor, Documentary Filmmaker and Voice-over Artist. He is presently working with Banyan Infomedia as an Assistant Producer (2021 -). As a theatre artist, he has been associated with Jana Natya Manch since 2021. Theatre has been a part of his life since he was 10-11 years old. Riddhijit is also an amateur filmmaker. Last year, he made a documentary about the 2022 Shadipur Natak Utsav and about how kids play an important role in carrying theatre forward. Other than that he has worked as an Assistant Director and Filmmaker for various short films.

Varoon P. Anand is the Artistic Director of Kaivalya Plays and a facilitator specializing in applied improvisation. His multi-disciplinary training includes improv training from Danielle Scott, Shawn Kinley, Elana Fishbein and Lacy Alana; clowning from Ashwath Bhatt, Gardzienice physical theatre techniques under Anna Helena McLean, mentorship in Classical Theatre by Ignacio García, and Forum theatre training from React UK. Additionally, Varoon teaches Stella Adler's Method acting, Rudolf Laban's Eight Efforts, and Rasa Theory from Natyashastra, among others. Varoon began his career in 2006 at the renowned Theatre Guild of Ancón in Panama. He has won Best Actor at the Short+Sweet Festival, as well as Best Director and Best Writer at the 48 Hour Film Festival Delhi. He has received over 20 commissions from the Embassy of Spain, Argentina, Ecuador, the Danish Cultural Institute, the Instituto Cervantes and Goethe Insitut to create work for Indian audiences. In 2018, he received the Refunction grant from Goethe-Institut to create Unravel, an improvised mental health piece performed in India and UK. In 2019, he was the first Indian to showcase at the Almagro Classical Theatre Festival in Spain with Marta la piadosa, and received the Gender Bender grant for Aguebao exploring gender and data. Additionally, Varoon has received grants the Connections Through Culture India Wales (2021), IFA Research on performer safety (2022), Moleskine Creativity Pioneers Fund and EU Mediafutures Artists for Media grant for Mining Hate (2023), among others. He continues to explore new ways to present and teach the techniques of improv, along with his other specialties.​