Train Like a Real Actor
Not Just Attend Another Acting Course

India’s first Actor’s Gym where performers build discipline, craft, and industry-ready acting skills through continuous training.

Shikhar Theatrewala

For beginners, theatre artists, and aspiring film actors who want serious acting training.

Why Most Acting Aspirants Stay Stuck​

Thousands of people dream of becoming actors.
But most never move forward.Not because they lack talent.
Because they lack consistent training.

Most actors face the same reality:

  • Training stops after one acting course
  • No regular practice or performance space
  • Long gaps between learning and real acting
  • No guidance on how to improve craft
  • The industry feels confusing and competitive

Slowly confidence drops. And many passionate actors stop growing.

Actors don’t need more courses. They need continuous training.

See what our mentees say about us

Introducing RAP — The Actor’s Gym

Project RAP is not just another acting course.

It is a long-term actor training program designed for performers who want to continuously improve their craft.

Instead of learning for a few weeks and stopping, actors train regularly, perform scenes, and build discipline just like athletes train in a gym.

The Actor’s Gym Concept

Just like athletes train daily to improve:

  • Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Endurance

Actors also need a space where they can continuously work on their craft.

Inside RAP, actors train to:

  • Practice scenes
  • Improve body and voice
  • Explore emotions
  • Perform regularly
  • Build stage and camera confidence

Actor’s Gym is a space where actors practise, perform and grow together.

Why RAP Was Created

  • Most acting courses teach techniques for a short time.
  • But actors improve only when they practice regularly and perform consistently.
  • RAP creates that environment.
  • Inside RAP, actors train in the core skills required to become a strong performer.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN.

Learn how to access real emotions and perform truthfully instead of mechanical acting.

Develop clear dialogue delivery, voice projection and vocal control required for stage and camera acting.

Train your body to express character, energy and emotion naturally through movement.

Improve spontaneity and learn how to react naturally in scenes and auditions.

Understand how to analyse scripts and create believable characters.

Practice performing scenes with partners and learn how to listen and respond truthfully.

Learn techniques required for film, web series and digital content performance.

Build confidence performing in front of an audience through rehearsals and showcases.

Meet Our Mentors

Founder - Mentor

The force behind our signature training modules. With a background that blends a founder's strategic mind with a performer's command of the stage, Shikhar specializes in helping individuals master the art of presence. He doesn't just teach techniques; he helps you find your authentic voice and the confidence to use it in any arena. Get ready to step out of your comfort zone and into your power.

Co-Founder - Mentor

The Co-founder of Theatrewala and a former IAF Officer who brings a rare blend of military discipline and artistic soul to his mentorship.
Specializing in HRD and Entrepreneurship training, he bridges the gap between modern Behavioral Sciences and the profound wisdom of Bhartiya Gyan Parampara. As a seasoned Theatre Artist and certified Art Therapist, Prakhar uses the power of performance and Indology to help individuals build authentic leadership and creative resilience.

Mentor

Head of Academics at Theatrewala Kanpur and Lead Trainer at the Online Actors Gym, with over six years of experience in theatre.
He has acted in 10+ productions and directed plays like Urgent Meeting, Park, Marnoparant, and San 2025, with his short films and street plays recognized at FICCI FLO, Namami Gange, and Bithoor Mahotsav.
A Master's graduate in Political Science, writer, and lyricist, Harshit brings a holistic approach to actor training, blending discipline, creativity, and leadership to shape confident performers for both stage and screen.

Mentor

Theatrewala is proud to introduce Mr. Vairaagi as the Acting Mentor for our Mumbai Regular Acting Program. A 2024 graduate of the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) specializing in Acting, he brings a staggering 17 years of veteran theatre experience to our students.
Having mastered the stage both as a performer and a technician, his recent acclaimed work at NSD reflects a deep commitment to excellence. Under his elite guidance, Mumbai's aspiring actors will receive world-class mentorship rooted in discipline and artistic truth.

Mentor

Dedicated mentor for the Mumbai Regular Acting Program.
A true specialist in his craft, Shubham holds a Post-Graduation in Acting from the prestigious University of Hyderabad and boasts 10 years of deep-rooted theatre experience.
He has done work in cinema which brings the invaluable practical insights from the professional world directly to the classroom. Shubham is committed to nurturing the next generation of performers, guiding them with the discipline of the stage and the subtle nuances of the camera.

Mentor

Mumbai-based powerhouse in theatre and vocal arts.
After completing his B.Tech, he transitioned into the arts and earned a Diploma from Bharatendu Natya Akademi. A dedicated practitioner-student of theatre and Dhrupad-Dhamaar (Indian classical vocal music), Abhishek has collaborated with industry leaders, most notably Manav Kaul, followed by Kumud Mishra and Purva Naresh.
He brings a wealth of professional experience from short films and web series to our faculty. Beyond the stage, he is also a certified Hatha Yoga trainer, having undergone rigorous training in an intensive year-long program at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. At Theatrewala, he uniquely integrates these diverse disciplines to help actors refine their senses and discover their authentic voice