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| industry      = Performing Arts Education
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| established   = 18 September 2025
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| education    = PhD Scholar, M.A. Dramatics, MBA HR, B.Sc IT, NSD Sikkim
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Kumar Sumitt is an Indian actor, director, educator, researcher and cultural entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in theatre, mimetic arts and international stage practices. Kumar Sumitt began his artistic journey in Patna, Bihar in 2004 and has contributed extensively to Indian and global theatre through performance, direction, research and education.
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation is an Indian performing arts institution and Section 8 Company dedicated to acting, theatre education, and cultural development. The foundation focuses on nurturing talent through structured training programs, workshops, and performance-based learning.


==Early Life==
==About Foundation==
Kumar Sumitt was born in a Hindu Brahmin family in the Mithila region of Bihar. He later moved to Patna where he pursued his education. At the age of 14, he was inspired by theatre and cinema, which led him to choose a career in performing arts.
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation was incorporated on 18 September 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013 and is registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Patna with Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U88900BR2025NPL079072.
 
The foundation aims to provide professional acting education by combining traditional Indian theatre techniques with modern global methodologies. It is committed to developing actors, performers, and creative professionals through structured academic programs and cultural initiatives.
 
==Programs and Training==
The foundation offers a variety of training programs, including:
* Certificate courses in acting 
* Screen acting training 
* Stage acting residential programs 
* Mime and physical theatre training 
* Short-term workshops across India 
* School and college outreach programs 
* Online acting courses 
 
==Mission==
To provide accessible and high-quality acting education, empowering individuals through theatre, performance, and cultural expression.


==Education==
==Vision==
Kumar Sumitt has a diverse academic background including:
To create a global platform for theatre education that bridges Indian traditional knowledge with modern performance techniques.
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Kuvempu University 
* Higher Diploma in Software Engineering from NIIT Patna 
* PGDBA MBA in Human Resource from MIT School of Distance Education Pune 
* Training at National School of Drama Sikkim 
* Advanced training at Academy of Theatre Arts University of Mumbai 
* Master of Arts in Dramatics from L N Mithila University Darbhanga 
* PhD Scholar researching Acting Techniques of Bharata Natyashastra and Stanislavsky Realism 


==Career==
==Founder==
Kumar Sumitt started his theatre journey in 2004 at Premchand Rangshala Patna as a backstage worker. Over time he evolved into an actor, director and theatre educator.
The foundation was established by '''Kumar Sumitt''', an actor, director, educator, and researcher with over two decades of experience in theatre and performing arts.


He has worked with major theatre groups including IPTA Patna, Bihar Art Theatre, Theatre Unit, Chetna Samiti, Kala Jagran and others. His experience includes acting, directing, script development, production and training.
==Early Life==
Kumar Sumitt was born in Bihar, India, and began his theatre journey in 2004 in Patna.


He has performed in more than 100 stage productions and over 1500 open air shows addressing social issues like poverty, child labour and social awareness.
==Education==
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Kuvempu University) 
* Higher Diploma in Software Engineering (NIIT Patna) 
* PGDBA / MBA in Human Resource (MIT School of Distance Education, Pune) 
* Master of Arts in Dramatics (Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga) 
* Training at National School of Drama, Sikkim 
* Advanced training at Academy of Theatre Arts, University of Mumbai 


He has directed productions in multiple languages including Hindi, Maithili, Telugu, Punjabi, English, Kazakh and Russian along with mime performances.
He is also a Ph.D. scholar researching acting techniques based of Bharata’s Natyashastra and Stanislavski’s realism on stage and cinema - An analytical study.


==International Work==
==Career==
Kumar Sumitt has worked with ICCR and Ministry of External Affairs Government of India and has represented Indian theatre internationally.
Kumar Sumitt began his theatre career as a backstage worker and gradually evolved into an actor, director, and educator. He has:


Notable international works include:
* Worked in 100+ stage productions 
* Sita Ram performed in Kazakh and Russian in Kazakhstan in 2024  
* Performed in 1500+ open-air shows  
* Karma based on Mahabharata in Kazakh language in 2025  
* Directed multilingual theatre productions  
* Collaborations with Kazakh National Academy of Arts  
* Conducted workshops across India and internationally  


He has also attended professional development workshops at Arena Stage USA.
He has collaborated with ICCR and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and has participated in international theatre projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.


==Teaching and Education==
==Teaching and Education==
Kumar Sumitt is an experienced educator and visiting faculty at multiple institutions including Academy of Theatre Arts University of Mumbai.
Kumar Sumitt has served as a visiting faculty at multiple institutions and has trained over 5000 students in India and internationally.
 
He has trained more than 5000 students in India and over 200 international students through workshops, theatre programs and acting training.


==Entrepreneurship==
==Entrepreneurship==
Kumar Sumitt is the founder of:
* Founder – Kanak Entertainments (2017)  
* Kanak Entertainments established in 2017   
* Founder – Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation (2025)  
* Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation established in 2025   
 
These initiatives focus on theatre production, acting education, cultural exchange and performance training.


==Artistic Philosophy==
==Artistic Philosophy==
Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian and modern acting techniques combining Bharata Natyashastra with Stanislavsky realism.
Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian acting techniques and modern global practices, combining Bharata’s Natyashastra with Stanislavski’s realism.
 
His philosophy emphasizes cultural roots, global vision and expressive storytelling through both verbal and non verbal performance.


==Research and Publications==
==Research and Publications==
Kumar Sumitt is actively engaged in academic research and has published articles in national and international journals focusing on theatre studies, performance techniques and acting methodologies.
He is actively involved in academic research and has published articles in national and international journals focusing on theatre, acting techniques, and cultural performance.


==Social Impact==
==Social Impact==
He has actively contributed to social awareness through theatre by working with organizations and government initiatives including UNICEF and women empowerment programs.
Through theatre, he has addressed social issues such as:
 
* Poverty 
His open air performances have addressed issues such as child labour, human trafficking, poverty and social justice.
* Child labour
* Women empowerment 
* Environmental awareness 
* Education and social reform 


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
* 20 plus years of experience   
* 20+ years of experience in theatre  
* 100 plus stage productions   
* 100+ stage productions   
* 1500 plus open air performances   
* 1500+ open-air performances   
* 5000 plus students trained   
* 5000+ students trained   
* 10 plus awards   
* Multiple awards and recognitions  
 
==Personal Life==
Kumar Sumitt resides in Patna Bihar India and continues to work actively in theatre, education and research.


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [https://kumarsumitt.com Official Website] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/awards/actor Awards] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/events/screen Events – Screen] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/events/training Events – Training] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/portfolio/actor Portfolio]
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* [https://www.instagram.com/kumarsumittschoolofacting Instagram - Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation]
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Latest revision as of 11:39, 16 April 2026

Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation is an Indian performing arts institution and Section 8 Company dedicated to acting, theatre education, and cultural development. The foundation focuses on nurturing talent through structured training programs, workshops, and performance-based learning.

About Foundation

Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation was incorporated on 18 September 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013 and is registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Patna with Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U88900BR2025NPL079072.

The foundation aims to provide professional acting education by combining traditional Indian theatre techniques with modern global methodologies. It is committed to developing actors, performers, and creative professionals through structured academic programs and cultural initiatives.

Programs and Training

The foundation offers a variety of training programs, including:

  • Certificate courses in acting
  • Screen acting training
  • Stage acting residential programs
  • Mime and physical theatre training
  • Short-term workshops across India
  • School and college outreach programs
  • Online acting courses

Mission

To provide accessible and high-quality acting education, empowering individuals through theatre, performance, and cultural expression.

Vision

To create a global platform for theatre education that bridges Indian traditional knowledge with modern performance techniques.

Founder

The foundation was established by Kumar Sumitt, an actor, director, educator, and researcher with over two decades of experience in theatre and performing arts.

Early Life

Kumar Sumitt was born in Bihar, India, and began his theatre journey in 2004 in Patna.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Kuvempu University)
  • Higher Diploma in Software Engineering (NIIT Patna)
  • PGDBA / MBA in Human Resource (MIT School of Distance Education, Pune)
  • Master of Arts in Dramatics (Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga)
  • Training at National School of Drama, Sikkim
  • Advanced training at Academy of Theatre Arts, University of Mumbai

He is also a Ph.D. scholar researching acting techniques based of Bharata’s Natyashastra and Stanislavski’s realism on stage and cinema - An analytical study.

Career

Kumar Sumitt began his theatre career as a backstage worker and gradually evolved into an actor, director, and educator. He has:

  • Worked in 100+ stage productions
  • Performed in 1500+ open-air shows
  • Directed multilingual theatre productions
  • Conducted workshops across India and internationally

He has collaborated with ICCR and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and has participated in international theatre projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Teaching and Education

Kumar Sumitt has served as a visiting faculty at multiple institutions and has trained over 5000 students in India and internationally.

Entrepreneurship

  • Founder – Kanak Entertainments (2017)
  • Founder – Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation (2025)

Artistic Philosophy

Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian acting techniques and modern global practices, combining Bharata’s Natyashastra with Stanislavski’s realism.

Research and Publications

He is actively involved in academic research and has published articles in national and international journals focusing on theatre, acting techniques, and cultural performance.

Social Impact

Through theatre, he has addressed social issues such as:

  • Poverty
  • Child labour
  • Women empowerment
  • Environmental awareness
  • Education and social reform

Achievements

  • 20+ years of experience in theatre
  • 100+ stage productions
  • 1500+ open-air performances
  • 5000+ students trained
  • Multiple awards and recognitions

External Links

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