The artistic heritage of a country plays a vital role in ensuring its enduring legacy. Thus, dance-drama performance arts, such as Yakshagana, serve as symbols of India’s rich cultural heritage. However, despite significant technological advancements, traditional art forms have often been overlooked. At present, many traditional Indian art forms are facing numerous difficulties and challenges, while artists and organizers continue to rely on traditional designs and manufacturing techniques, raising concerns about productivity and efficiency. To preserve and nurture these art forms for future generations, research and development on the technological needs of artists and other stakeholders is essential. This study, therefore, first examined the technological requirements of the Yakshagana community. Based on the findings, demands for significant improvements in costume and musical elements were identified, which are particularly relevant for researchers in materials science and engineering. Specifically, these demands are discussed in terms of their varieties, materials, and manufacturing methods. Next, this study explores the potential application of scientific technology and research opportunities in the field of materials engineering to enhance Yakshagana as an art form. This includes experimentation, testing, modeling, analysis, reverse engineering, the use of composite material technology, additive manufacturing, vibroacoustic analysis, and advanced manufacturing technology, among others. It is hoped that the results of this study will not only expand the scope of technical research and contribute to the performance arts community but also inspire future research on similar challenges across various art disciplines.