While improvisation has been a popular technique in theatrical storytelling, a workshop in Mumbai, conducted by Preeti Birla Nair, will now give enthusiasts a chance to develop unique skills for playback theatre. “Playback theatre is a unique improvisational art form where the actors don’t come with a pre-decided script or story. We work with stories from the audience — feelings and personal experiences that they share with the actor and other members of the audience,” says Nair. Explaining further, she adds, “We have certain structures and forms, which helps the actor decide the form to present the story in. What happens within the form though, is completely up to the individual actors. The audience sees a slice of their life played out for them. Watching your story play out can have a profound impact on the teller and the audience at large.” Nair’s workshop will provide an immersive experience of this process.