MiSF!T

My Interest Stays Firmly in Theatre

(Misf!t)

“When at ‘Misfit’ I felt special and important. I was made to believe that i had the potential to act…My experience at Misfit was not an experience I can put behind me and move on. It is a painting…‘Misfit’ will be an important part of my life. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.” - Arjun Kamath

“When I joined MISF!T, I only wanted to learn how to act and be good at it, but Ratan taught me not only the basics of acting but also to be a better person.” - Lenoj

“Course materials offered by Ratan/Misfit for Level1 is so much fun that, it is at times addictive.” – Seshan

“I fell in love with acting after the workshops I have done at misfit…I think if u want to learn how to act and at the same time make loads of friends and have fun. Then u should do a workshop in misfit. Trust me.” – Vijay

“I would recommend MISFIT to anybody in Bangalore who has any aspirations in theatre…Don’t come to MISFIT if you want to learn about acting .Come to MISFIT if you want to unlearn anything you think you know about theatre or yourself.” – Milan

“It’s been unforgettable and wonderful experience to be a part of ‘Misfit family’.” – Monica

“Thanks MISFIT and especially Ratan for All the good work that happened during the workshops and presentations.” – Piush

“It has been a long and great journey across my two batches in MISFIT. I’ve learnt a lot, made lots of new friends and really enjoyed the whole process!” – Urmila

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Ratan says:

“Hi,
  
I have always believed that acting cannot be taught – we are born with that ability.  All of us are amazing, brilliant actors.  When we act in “our real life”, we have a strong belief, that those, for whom we are putting the act on for, are unaware of our inborn talent to act [to lie is a part of it], therefore, most of the time, utterly convincing. But, when we are on stage or in front of the camera, we know, that those who are watching us, know that we are acting and we become conscious of the act.  Thus, the only thing about acting that can be taught, is to blur the line between reality and make believe.  In actuality, it is quite simple, but to achieve this simplicity [of acting ], the path is a difficult one.

Acting is connecting to one’s inner self and when one tries to do that, doors and windows are opened, which on a conscious level, one is never willing to open.

It is my belief, that acting is a way of enriching oneself, those around you and those who are around them.
 
Be good [Take your acting seriously but not so yourself]“

Ratan

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Excerpts from article in Youth Post, dated June 25 2010.

“The first step towards becoming an actor is ‘LOSING INHIBITION’. We are all so concerned about others judging us and the fear of being ridiculed is rather magnified in all of us.”

“As an actor, one learns a lot about oneself. One has to continuously confront oneself. Spirituality is enhanced in the acceptance of who you are, in discovering and accepting yourself. Then give back.”

“Acting is 60% science and 40% an art. The foremost requirement for an actor is DISCIPLINE and DEDICATION. The misconception of glamour associated with the industry can be thrown out the window. An actor’s life is a hard life, with strict time lines, research, practice, and a lot of hard work.”

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