Orchids The International School and Kolkata Film and Television Institute Announces Auditions for 'Dreamcatchers' Season 1

Kolkata, 28th November, 2023 - Orchids The International School, a leading name in India's K12 education, in partnership with the much-acclaimed Kolkata Film and Television Institute (KFTI), today  announced auditions for 'Dreamcatchers' Season 1 – a unique child talent hunt show. ‘Dreamcatchers’ invites talented youngsters between the ages of 5 years and 13 years, passionate about acting, music, and dance, to showcase their skills on prominent platforms.

The auditions are open for students from all schools across Kolkata.

This partnership promises openings for young talents to participate in exclusive auditions for TV serials, facilitated by KFTI. The initiative aims to foster creativity, nurture talent, and provide holistic growth opportunities for students through performing arts.

After two days of auditions, 135 participants will be selected for the semi-final round, taking place on Sunday morning at 10 AM. From these, 45 participants will advance to the final round, representing various age groups. The break-up of these 45 finalists will be: 15 participants from acting, 15 from music, and 15 from dance. The ‘Grand Finale’ would be held on the 3rd of December, presided over by judges from the KFTI. 

Audition Details

● Date:  December 1st & 2nd (preliminary audition) & December 3rd (Finale)

Date of the semi final round: 3rd December, Morning)

● Time: 10:00 AM

● Venue: Orchids Campus at Newtown, Joka, and Madhyamgram 

● Eligibility: Acting: K2- G7

    Music: G1- G5

    Dance: Nursery- G5

Highlights

● There are no registration fees for this event.

● Each participant will have 5 minutes to showcase his or her talent in front of the judges.

● The semi-final round will be held in Newtown, where participants from Joka and Madhyamgram will join.

● ‘Grand Finale’ would be held on the 3rd of December at the Newtown branch of the school

Renowned Tollywood Actor Jeetu Kamal, who played the character of Satyajit Roy in the 2022 film Aparajito, expressed his excitement, saying, "Anticipation for these auditions is electrifying! It's a chance for budding talents to shine bright and embrace their artistic journey. I believe these auditions will unveil exceptional talents, and I will be thrilled to witness the raw creativity and passion that these young performers will bring to the stage."

Equally enthused was filmmaker, theater personality and Indo-anglian poet Ashoke Viswanathan said "The excitement brewing around these auditions is palpable! It's incredible to witness the spirit and dedication of these young aspirants. I anticipate seeing their unique talents and the stories they yearn to tell. These auditions are more than just a stage; they are a canvas for dreams waiting to be painted."

For audition details and registration information,contact : 

Sourav Rakshit - Ph: 8013925161 & Srijita Bhattacharya - Ph: 8420911901

About Orchids The International School:

Orchids The International School is one of the leading international K12 school chains in India that started its journey in 2002. Redefining education for upcoming generations with smart classes, remodeled educational philosophy, top-notch infrastructure, and a technology-integrated curriculum, Orchids is one-of-a-kind institute where innovation and excellence work side by side. It follows the CBSE and ICSE curriculum infused with international teaching methodologies to provide a strong emphasis on personality development along with academic excellence. Currently, it has over 75,000+ students and 7000+ teaching and non-teaching staff plus boarding schools. Orchids’ core anthem is “Shaping minds, Touching lives.”