Mandala Theatre Nepal has announced that applications for actors to paricipate the 3rd edition of Nepal International Theatre Festival (NITFEST) are open.

Mandala Theatre states that it aims to provide a platform for artists and theatre enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the power of theatre as a tool for social transformation through the festival.

Interested individuals can apply for the festival via the NITFEST website, where they will find detailed information about the application process and submission guidelines. Applicants are also required to fill a Google form and provide a video clip of themselves acting. The deadline for the submissions is May 31.

One addition to this year’s festival is the introduction of a special section dedicated to children’s theatre. In this section, plays targeted towards children will be showcased.

Besides the plays, the festival also has a variety of events, including workshops, panel discussions, dance performances, musical showcases, seminars, literary works and other cultural celebrations. Those interested in participating in other events such as workshops, panel discussions and cultural celebrations, have to fill in a separate Google form by June 30.

The theme of the 3rd NITFEST is ‘Theatre for Social Transformation: Light of Indigenous Wisdom’, and is scheduled for March 16 to 27, 2025.