If you grew up waiting for an owl to drop off a wax-sealed letter of acceptance from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, then here’s an idea that might charm you. Delhi-based performing arts company Kaivalya Plays is hosting a four-week long improv course, which, led by New York-based performer and teacher Chris Griswold, will dive into the world of JK Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter fantasy series. Artistic director Varoon P Anand, who’s an improv trainer and performer, shares that the collaboration was prompted by cross-generational interest in Harry Potter. They reached out to Griswold  who, Anand adds, understands the specifics of improv, which is based on world-building. “I had taught a Harry Potter class in Brooklyn, NYC, so it was a natural fit,” Griswold informs us.

Varoon P Anand (second from left) at a pre-lockdown improv session