I’m Teakshania Chetty, an Applied Drama and Theatre practitioner based in Johannesburg, with over a decade of experience across facilitation, directing, scriptwriting, and community-engaged research. I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Drama and Theatre (Social Context and Communities) and an Honours in Drama Therapy. My work is deeply rooted in critical pedagogy, decolonial praxis, and trauma-responsive methodologies. I’ve worked extensively with underprivileged communities, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of trauma, using theatre as both a tool of resistance and restoration. I’m also the founder of a growing initiative focused on creative justice and healing through performance. My ethos is grounded in care, collaboration, and critical reflection—and I’m excited to contribute meaningfully to Art Over There’s vision of social transformation through the arts.