M.A (Indian Theatre)

Master of Arts in Indian Theatre

M.A (Indian Theatre) or Master of Arts in Indian Theatre is a Post-Graduate Acting, Dance, and Drama course. The Master of Arts course in Indian Theatre provides intensive and full-time training in the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre. Acting, Movement, Voice, Production, Speech, Singing, Improvisation, Theatre-games, Yoga, Mime, Text-study Style, Character-building, Stage Make-up, Use and control of imagination constitute an integral part of the practical training.

In the Master of Arts course in Indian Theatre, representative plays from Indian and Western dramatic literature and the history of theatre are dealt with in considerable detail are included. Practical lessons in stage lighting, set and costume designing are imparted. The knowledge of regional theatre forms and their creative application in the modern context is emphasized.

M.A (Indian Theatre) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed a B.A / B.Sc / B.Com securing 40% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
• The candidates must have a minimum of two years of stage experience.
• Candidates who are dumb, deaf or blind, or stammer or Physically Handicapped are not eligible.
• In some of the reputed institutes, there is an entrance examination for admission.

M.A (Indian Theatre) Syllabus

The Syllabus of the Indian Theatre Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.A (Indian Theatre) College

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh

M.A (Indian Theatre) Course Suitability

• The objective of this course is to impart comprehensive training, both practical and theoretical in various aspects of theatre.
• They should have a sound mind, body, and voice. The course aims at the total development of the student's personality.

How is the M.A (Indian Theatre) Course Beneficial?

• The program is beneficial to know about theatre history, acting techniques, stage blocking, narrative theory, and techniques to make for the maximum utilization of theatre space.
• The Degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil.
• The master’s in theatre degree program teaches how to use lighting and audio tools, construct sets for different theatres, manage crew and overlook all the managerial aspects of performance.
• Candidates willing to become teachers/lecturers can go for it after its passing both on a private and regular basis.

M.A (Indian Theatre) Employment Areas

• Art Galleries
• Colleges & Universities
• Event Management Companies
• Film Industry
• Indian Classical Dance Centres
• Music & Bands
• Theatres

M.A (Indian Theatre) Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Creative Manager
• Graphic Designer
• Managing Director / Production Director
• Music & Dance Teacher
• Personnel Administrator
• Theatre Organiser

Advanced Course in M.A (Indian Theatre)

• M.Phil
• PhD