For schools, colleges & universities
The rehearsal room is the best classroom we know.
We partner with schools and colleges to build confidence, communication and creativity through theatre — with drama programmes for every age, teacher training, and original productions your students will never forget.
Why theatre in education
What students take away
Marks measure what a child knows. Theatre builds how they show up — in a class, an interview, a friendship, a crowd. Every Roots module is designed around skills schools are already asked to build, including the life-skills and arts-integrated learning goals in NEP 2020.
Confidence
Standing up, speaking out and owning the space — without fear of getting it wrong.
Communication
Clear voice, strong body language, and listening as much as speaking.
Empathy
Stepping into someone else's shoes, literally, to understand how others feel.
Teamwork
An ensemble only works when everyone does. Students learn to lead and to support.
Creativity
Inventing characters, stories and solutions on the spot.
Emotional Expression
Stepping into someone else's shoes, literally, to understand how others feel.
How we work with your school
From first call to final bow
1.
Confidence
Standing up, speaking out and owning the space — without fear of getting it wrong.
2.
Plan
A programme built around your age groups, timetable and budget.
3.
Workshop
Working theatre practitioners run sessions on your campus.
4.
Sharing
Every programme ends in a performance — a class sharing, an assembly or a full show.
5.
Report
Photos, video highlights and what changed for your students.
Every module follows our 5 E’s — Explore → Experience → Experiment → Express → Empower.
Our modules
Modules for every age
Run any module as a standalone workshop or as part of a term or year-long programme. Add the ones you like to your enquiry.
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Ways to work with us
Pick the format that fits your calendar
| Format | Duration | Best for | Ends with |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-day workshop | 2–4 hours | Trying us out, activity days, special weeks | A short class sharing |
| Holiday camp | 3–10 days | Summer and winter breaks | A showcase for parents |
| Term programme | 8–12 weekly sessions | Building skills in one or two grades | An assembly performance |
| Year-long drama curriculum | Weekly, full academic year | Making theatre part of the timetable | A full production |
| Annual day production | 6–10 weeks of rehearsal | Annual day, founders' day, festivals | Your big show, fully staged |
| Teacher training | 1–3 days | Educators who want drama tools for any subject | A toolkit teachers keep |
Annual productions & musicals
Your annual day, made unforgettable.
We write, compose, choreograph and direct an original production around your students — every child gets a moment on stage, not just the lead roles. From Broadway-style musicals to theme-based plays, we handle script, music, movement, rehearsals, costume guidance and show-day direction.
- Original script or adaptation built around your theme and values
- Roles for every student, from a single class to the whole school
- Live or recorded music, choreography and stage design guidance
- Rehearsal schedule planned around your timetable
Teacher training
Drama tools for every classroom.
Teachers learn to use games, role-play and storytelling to teach any subject — from history to science — and to manage energy and attention in a class.
- Theatre games for focus, warm-ups and group work
- Role-play and “teacher in role” techniques for lessons
- Voice care and presence for educators
- Practical toolkit to use the next day
Children's theatre on campus
Bring a Roots play to your school.
Our original plays for young audiences — including work made for early years — can be performed in your auditorium, with an interactive session for students after the show.
Our Past Collaborators
FAQs
Do your facilitators have experience with children?
Yes. Our facilitators are working theatre practitioners trained to work with young people, from early years to college.
Can you work within our timetable?
Yes. We plan around your periods, exams and events — weekly sessions, blocks or holiday camps.
What space do you need?
Any open room where students can move — a hall, activity room or even a cleared classroom. For productions, your auditorium or stage.
How many students can take part?
Workshops work best with 25–35 students per facilitator. Productions can include a single class or the whole school.
Does this connect to NEP 2020?
Yes. Our modules support the life-skills, experiential learning and arts-integrated education goals in NEP 2020.
Do you work outside Delhi and Mumbai?
Yes. We travel to schools across India and can also run teacher training for schools elsewhere.