Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation
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 established in 2025 as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act, 2013. The foundation aims to provide professional acting education by combining traditional Indian theatre techniques with modern global methodologies. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The institution is committed to developing actors, performers, and creative professionals through academic programs, workshops, 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. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Early Life
Kumar Sumitt was born in Bihar, India, and began his theatre journey in 2004 in Patna. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Education
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
- MBA (Human Resource)
- Master of Arts in Dramatics
- 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 on Bharata’s Natyashastra and Stanislavski realism. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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 institutions like ICCR and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and participated in international theatre projects in countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Teaching and Education
Kumar Sumitt has served as a visiting faculty at multiple institutions and has trained over 5000 students in India and internationally through workshops and theatre programs. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Entrepreneurship
- Founder – Kanak Entertainments (2017)
- Founder – Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation (2025) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Artistic Philosophy
Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian acting techniques and modern global practices, combining Bharata’s Natyashastra with Stanislavski 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. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
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