Venkatesh Prasad

Actor, Director & Theatre Activist

A former software professional, been actively involved in theatre for last 18 years. Artistic director of the team, Bangalore Theatre Collective. Have been actively part of Samudaya, a state wide Theatre organisation for last 15 years, and have served as the Secretary of Samudaya, Bangalore Unit, for 4 years. Played the role of Tughlaq in the play directed by Dr. Samkutty Pattomkary, much appreciated and popular for the characterisation of the role. Have directed2 milestone productions in Kannada theatre, Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard in Kannada and Vijay Tendulkar’s MitrachiGoshta – A friend’s Story in Kannada. Have assisted Abhishek Majumdar as an Associate director for the Ranga Shankara produced play ‘Dweepa’. Have worked with Mohit Takalkar as an Associate Director and actor in the production, Beediyolagondu Maneya Madi,