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Walter Peter

Founder & Director

Walter Peter

Founder & Director

Walter Peter, an avid Theatre-in-Education enthusiast born in New Delhi and based in Ahmedabad, is a dynamic artist with over 30 years of experience. Founder of LaaPoLaa TIE-INDIA, he pioneers Theatre-in-Education nationwide and holds international accolades. His plays, including "Ram Gaatha" and "Alipur Ka Azzad," showcase his diverse storytelling prowess. A TEDx speaker and actor-teacher at National School of Drama, he inspires change through drama for children and communities across India. Recognized in the Limca Book of Records and internationally, he continues to bridge cultures and empower voices through theatrical expression with LaaPoLaa.

Sita Peter

Co-Founder

Sita Peter

Co-Founder

Born in Uttarakhand, Ms. Sita Peter is the Co-Founder of LaaPoLaa TIE-INDIA. She is a generous and multitalented person. She worked as a Coordinator in Delhi Government's Habib Tanvir Festival organised by 'Sahar Organization'. In 2004, she participated in the play named "Agra- Bazar" Directed by Habib Tanvir. Kathak Dance is her passion and she is learning it from Kathak Guru, Ms. Richa Jain. As a wonderful life partner of Walter Peter she always stands next to him in his life journey. The couple married in 2003. She is a homemaker and a fantastic motivational source for Children, Youth and Community. Since 2003, she is always a part of Peter's workshops and productions and takes care of backstage, costume, makeup and coordination. As an actress, she acted in Ram Gaatha, Khul Ja Sim Sim, Ali Pur Ka Azad and Prithvi Abhi Baaki Hai in Green Theatre Festival Udaipur. She has also been a part of productions in International Children Theatre Festival NEEPA 2008, ITFOK 2017, Jashn-e-Bachpan 2016.

Sangeeta Malik

Patron

Sangeeta Malik

Patron

Ms. Sangeeta Malik is the Ex- Director of The Wonder Years Play School and Kunj Skating Academy, Vasant Kunj and Co-founder of Nai Disha Educational and Cultural Society, New Delhi. For more than 20 years, she has been in the field of social change and serving underprivileged children and community. She is not only the well-wisher and nurturer of Laa PoLaa but also a foundation stone for us to spread the idea of interactive participatory concept in LaapoLaa. Since 2006, she has been a part of this journey and has always supported, guided, motivated and has always stood next to our founder, Walter Peter. Ms. Sangeeta Malik translated LaaPoLaa's play "Child Lock" in English which was a part of the International Theatre Festival Organization by NEEPA in 2008. She was a part of LaaPoLaa's production team play "All for Sole'' performed in the International Children Theatre Festival named "Jashne Bachpan" (2010).

Dhruv Desai

Managing Director

Dhruv Desai

Managing Director

Mr. Dhruv Desai is the Managing Director, LaaPoLaa Tie India. By Education he is a Mechanical Engineer, but now following his passion for drama and theatre. Creating the opportunity across the nation by Managing end-to-end aspects of Creative Processes by design thinking methodology. He is also a founder of Monk Media One, A full-service agency wherein he develops and executes digital marketing strategies, redefines content to raise brand awareness, and encourages brand loyalty. His core expertise lies in Internet Commerce, Electronic Marketing, Online Brand Management, and leading brainstorming sessions, campaigns, creative brief development as well as directing creative execution.

Our Advisors

Amit Shekhar

Amit Shekhar

Amit Shekhar is CSR Leader and qualified professional with 17 years long experience of Social Impact initiatives, Peace Building process in South Asia, Disaster Resilience, Government Policymaking, etc. He is driven with passion for creating sustainable change for under-priviledged sections and commitment towards the cause of ensuring child rights. Mr. Shekhar is blessed with a deeper insight in identifying root causes of problems and innovative vis a vis creative approach for making a change for all such groups and individuals who need a helping hand to get into the path of real empowerment.

Asha Singh

Asha Singh

Asha Singh, Independent Consultant and Visiting Professor, has a diverse background in education and community engagement. Formerly Associate Professor at Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, and Director of Education & Research at Galli Galli Sim Sim. Currently a guest faculty at Azim Premji University and visiting faculty at National School of Drama and Ambedkar University. Her extensive ethnographic work with weaver and farming communities informs her belief in diverse learning methods. She advocates for arts-based education and has influenced curriculum development through her advisory roles. Active in promoting theatre as a classroom tool and involved in educational programming for children affected by political unrest.

John Mee

John Mee

John Mee is based in Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a Freelance drama practitioner, Creative Education Consultant at West Yorkshire, now Leeds Playhouse, and co- creative director for Alive And Kicking Theatre Company. John is a qualified teacher and experienced lecturer who has worked with early years, throughout the primary and secondary sectors, in further and higher education and as a freelance drama practitioner with a background in producing touring theatre throughout Europe. He has promoted touring theatre in many Leeds venues and created the Studio Theatre venue for Leeds Metropolitan University, now Leeds Beckett University. He worked with teachers, theatre companies, community health professionals, with slum improvement consultants, NGOs, young offenders, collaborated with actors, writers, artists, designers and musicians. He has been creating education programmes for over a period of 20 years. He has been an employee and employer as well as being elected a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts.

Sourabh Goyal

Saurabh Goyal is a seasoned Global Product and Operations Leader who has been employed with Google for 16+ years. He has extensive experience of working in United States, Canada and India markets in global roles across Product Strategy & Operations, Sales and YouTube. Saurabh Goyal is also closely involved with the Startup Ecosystem. He is an active Angel Investor, a Mentor to multiple Global startups and a Limited Partner with 2 Venture Capital Funds in the US and Europe Saurabh is passionate about Theater in Education and the impact it can have on the community once it can be deployed effectively at scale.

ManavJi

ManavJi

Robert Peter

Mr. Robert Peter, a born actor and a father-figure for Walter Peter started theatre in 1968. He is not only the elder brother but also the first inspiration of Walter Peter. He has done about 40 plays till now out of which Ji Huzoor, Kalakar Ki Khoj Mein and Chaar Paapi Ek Insan stand as prominent ones. He has also acted in the film "Khol Do", which is an adaptation of Manto's story. He is retired from the Government Department Of Atomic Energy. Robert Peter has worked in Blue Star Club and various other communities like Mahaveer International, Child Care India and Sarthak (magazine). He has a great experience of working in theater and mime. He has also been awarded with the Best Actor Award and 1st Prize in Overall Performance in All India Atomic Energy Cultural Meet 1989. Apart from that, he has worked for social change by working for the welfare of animals, birds and unprivileged slum children.

Our Technical Team

Harry Upadhyay

Light Designer & Director

Harry Upadhyay

Light Designer & Director

Mr. Harry Upadhyay is a well known light designer and director based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He has participated in National and International festivals like Tana Riri festival and Kuchch festival. He has been a part of NSD festivals, working with Nimesh Desai, Aditi Desai and more. He has done light and designing in various play-way programs, concerts, etc. Camera, architecture, films and theater have been his main working areas for which he says "We used to work there 24 hours." He has done various important plays. Khul Jaa Sim Sim, Shri Krishna: The Spirit of Karma, Ram Gaatha, Jhansi Ki Rani, Bairakpur se Laal Quila are some of the plays he has done with Walter Peter. Its been more than 15 years since when Mr. Harry and Sir Pater have been working together.

Ankit patel

Sound Designer

Ankit patel

Sound Designer

Ankit Patel is a well known personality of Theatre in Gujarat. He has been working in sound engineering and background music for the last 30 years. His profession comes as a result of the profession of his father. He carries on the legacy of his father, Lt. P. Tushar, who himself was a well known Gujarati Theater personality. Ankit Patel has worked with Shri Vipul Shah in his first Friends Theatre Group. Here, He began with various Children Play's and he gave background music to more than 100 shows of which "Do Duni Paanch", "Sakhna Re Jo Raat" , "Hu Jo Maro Vidhata" and '' Laali - Leela" stand as prominent ones. Ankit Patel has worked with Chetan Gandhi, Vivek Shah , Aditi Desai, Hardik Shah, Kamal Joshi. Ankit has given background music in sound effects to more than about 500 plays . He has been working with Walter Peter since last 15 years and has worked for various plays of LaaPoLa TIE like "Khul Ja Sim Sim", "Bairakpur Se Laal Quila", "Bharat Ki Shaan Gujarat Se", "Colour My Wings" , "Allure My World", " Gautam The Buddha", "Dharohar" , "Shri Krishna, The Spirit of Karma" and many more.

Vivek K.

Sound Designer

Vivek K.

Sound Designer

Vivek is an active theatre enthusiast and a media person. He has written and produced multiple plays since his school days. He also happened to meet Walter Peter during this time and started his journey of theatre in education with him as a student, then assistant. He has followed Walter in many of his journeys and has been a part of Laa Po Laa since its inception. He has facilitated TIE activities and has also conducted workshops for students, teachers & parents. He is presently based in Hyderabad training the students in Visual Effects.

Puran Singh

Sound Designer

Puran Singh

Sound Designer

Ankit Patel has worked with Shri Vipul Shah in his first Friends Theatre Group. Here, He began with various Children Play's and he gave background music to more than 100 shows of which "Do Duni Paanch", "Sakhna Re Jo Raat" , "Hu Jo Maro Vidhata" and '' Laali - Leela" stand as prominent ones. Ankit Patel has worked with Chetan Gandhi, Vivek Shah , Aditi Desai, Hardik Shah, Kamal Joshi. Ankit has given background music in sound effects to more than about 500 plays . He has been working with Walter Peter since last 15 years and has worked for various plays of LaaPoLa TIE like "Khul Ja Sim Sim", "Bairakpur Se Laal Quila", "Bharat Ki Shaan Gujarat Se", "Colour My Wings" , "Allure My World", " Gautam The Buddha", "Dharohar" , "Shri Krishna, The Spirit of Karma" and many more.

Abeer P.

Sound Designer

Abeer P.

Sound Designer

Ankit Patel has worked with Shri Vipul Shah in his first Friends Theatre Group. Here, He began with various Children Play's and he gave background music to more than 100 shows of which "Do Duni Paanch", "Sakhna Re Jo Raat" , "Hu Jo Maro Vidhata" and '' Laali - Leela" stand as prominent ones. Ankit Patel has worked with Chetan Gandhi, Vivek Shah , Aditi Desai, Hardik Shah, Kamal Joshi. Ankit has given background music in sound effects to more than about 500 plays . He has been working with Walter Peter since last 15 years and has worked for various plays of LaaPoLa TIE like "Khul Ja Sim Sim", "Bairakpur Se Laal Quila", "Bharat Ki Shaan Gujarat Se", "Colour My Wings" , "Allure My World", " Gautam The Buddha", "Dharohar" , "Shri Krishna, The Spirit of Karma" and many more.

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