Katha Corner was started as a dream project by two friends Ramya Srinidhi and Sneha Kappanna. A dream that has touched many young lives through stories and theatre. Started in 2014 it operates as an experiential learning programme for kids. Present day schools excel in transfer of knowledge but a lacuna is evident in social skills. Through theatre they hope to bridge this gap. Here they get to learn about culture, art and life itself through stories and theatre. Attitude, bonding, empathy are molded in this process. Both the founders are from a Psychology background and have over 15 years of experience in the field of Theatre. The programmes are planned keeping in view the tenants of child psychology, leading to optimizing the personal growth and experience for the children. Each programme is theme based and molded around a core concept that kids get to experience. Being in a mixed group the kids get to interact with kids from different age groups and backgrounds, thus building up their social skills set. Katha Corner firmly believes in their tag line “Explore theatre discover yourself”
Sneha Kappanna is an acclaimed dance choreographer. Director of Bhramari international dance repertoire, started in 2002, it has been part of innumerable prestigious festivals and events across the globe. Sneha is senior disciple of Kalashri Guru B Banumathi, has completed Visharad from Ghandarva Mahavidyalaya. Adding to her credibility is her in depth knowledge and training from senior masters in several folk forms. Sneha is a Counselling psychologist with Master degree in Holistic Psychological Counselling. She worked as guest faculty at the Center of psychological counselling, Dept. Born to a theatre family as an actress, she has worked in several theatre productions of Natranga, Ranga sampada, etc Her portrayal of ‘Valli’ in popular serial Agnisakshi has made an indelible mark. ‘Illa andre ede’ a two women play that features Sneha has completed over 35 shows across India. Ramya Srinidhi
- Storyteller, Performance artist, Educator.
- Masters Degree in Psychology
- 14 years of experience in IT HR
- Trained in Psychodrama from Omega Theatre in Boston, USA.
- Founder Indian Kamishibai Association. (IKA)
Member of The International Kamishibai Association of Japan (IKAJA)
- Co-founder of KATHA CORNER. - Associated with Scholastic India Ltd, and Bangalore Storytelling Society (BSS),
- Storyteller at Bangalore Poetry Festival, and Bangalore Literature Festival 2019
- Trained in story therapy by World Storytelling Institute and the East West Center for Counselling and Training.
