About Us
Rachna Toshniwal
Rachna is an artist-environmentalist-activist who enjoys all things creative – be it fine arts, creative writing, or performance. First and foremost an artist, Rachna explores various mediums to give expression to what is alive for her in the moment. Her inspiration is her deep connection with nature and she works with recycled, found and natural materials in a process-oriented approach to discover what the act of art making might reveal. Painting, print-making, collage and installations are all part of her repertoire. Toshniwal founded The Other Side Studio in Alibaug as a space to co-create and collaborate with like-minded individuals around the themes of creativity, community and consciousness in a vibrant natural setting. Through her various careers, theatre and performance have been alive for her in many ways – through set design, production, and acting with various theatre companies. The physicality, freedom of expression and versatility that the performance space provides is what draws Rachna to this art form. Rachna is a certified Intermodal Expressive Arts Practitioner (with Swahansa, India and the European Graduate School, Switzerland) and conducts workshops that bring together visual arts, poetry movement and performance into a seamless whole. She holds a Dual MA degree in Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development and International Affairs from The University for Peace, Costa Rica and American University, Washington DC, USA and worked in the field of grassroots sustainable development and eco-activism for 15+ years. She believes in fostering ways to take the intimacy of creative expression into the public domain by exploring the essence and connections between human existence, consciousness and nature. Rachna lives and works in Mumbai and Alibaug.
Neeti Singhi
Neeti Singhi is a theatre artist who is a consummate explorer of creative avenues. She trained in acting at the American Conservatory Theatre, USA, and at The Jeff Goldberg Studio, Mumbai. She has since performed in plays and poetry ensembles across venues in India. She has also done voice overs for independent films. Neeti is an improv enthusiast and has participated in renowned festivals such as Kala Ghoda Festival, The Kitabo Festival in Jodhpur etc. A storyteller by passion, she explores various facets of the performing arts through comparing, mimicry and also directing children's plays and acting.
Rohan Malode
Rohan Malode is an Indian vocalist and live guitarist who has done more than 2000 across the world. He has worked with various artists, such as Arijit Singh, Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Sukhwinder Singh being some of them. Rohan has been assisting in music direction for movies like Hate story, Super Nani, Welcome Back, Hotel Milan, Sab Kushal Mangal, etc. He is also a music producer for various YouTube singles.
Shivali Parkash
Shivali has been in the field of Speech & Drama since 2006. She has completed the Trinity Speech & Drama examinations – grades five through eight – under the guidance of Nosherwan Jehangir. She has conducted workshops for children and adults, under the expertise of Roo Jhala McLaughlin, at schools across the city. She did a solo performance of an edited version of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince’, where she played four different characters. She has formed a Drama & Poetry club that meets once a month and has performed scenes from Shakespeare’s plays at colleges in Mumbai. Over the years, she has continued to pursue her passion by participating in various workshops by numerous theatre experts. Currently, she is an assistant teacher of Speech & Drama at the Hill Spring International School, where she teaches under the guidance of Priyanka Babbar.
Shubha Shah
Shubha is a theatre enthusiast and a teacher. Shubha is passionate about theatre and
literacy. Her first love is acting which she is pursuing through workshops and performances
based on Shakespeare's work and poetry. Her love for life and making each day count with an attitude of gratitude shows in her brilliant performances where she showcases her authenticity.