MPA Theatre Arts

Master of Performing Arts in Theatre Arts

MPA (Theatre Arts) or Master of Performing Arts in Theatre Arts is a Post-Graduate Acting, Dance, and Drama course. A theatre is a structure that houses theatrical plays or motion picture shows. The Theatre Arts course offers full-time training in both theoretical and practical aspects of theatre, including acting, movement, voice, production, speech, singing, improvisation, theatre games, yoga, mime, text-study style, character-building, stage make-up, and the use and control of imagination. The Theatrical Arts degree also provides an understanding of regional theatre forms, with an emphasis on their creative use in a current context. The Master of Performing Arts study in Theatre Arts lasts two years and gives several options upon completion.

MPA (Theatre Arts) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have passed their Graduation degrees such as a BA / BSc / BCom degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 40% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.
• 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.

MPA (Theatre Arts) Syllabus

Syllabus of Theatre Arts course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MPA (Theatre Arts) Colleges

• University of Hyderabad
• Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
• Pondicherry University

MPA (Theatre Arts) Course Suitability

• The training is appropriate for students who want to work in theatre, criticism, government institutions, cultural organizations, and international festival organizations, among other sectors.
• Employers value strong oral communication skills because they frequently send management trainees to specific training.
• Candidates must be able to work independently because it is required for acting.
• Care and concern, critical thinking, the capacity to counsel, and an eye for detail are other desirable qualities in applicants.

How is the MPA (Theatre Arts) Course Beneficial?

• The curriculum is useful for learning about theatrical history, acting skills, stage blocking, narrative theory, and ways of making the most of theatre space.
• The degree provides a foundation for future advanced study in this discipline, such as a Ph.D. degree.
• The master's degree program in theatre teaches students how to use lighting and audio technologies, build sets for various theatres, manage staff, and oversee all areas of performance management.
• Candidates who want to become teachers/lecturers can do so after passing the exam both privately and on a regular basis.

MPA (Theatre Arts) Employment Areas

• Cultural Organizations
• Criticism or Government Institutions
• Film Industry
• International Festival Organizations
• Museums
• Street Plays & Stage Shows
• Theatres

MPA (Theatre Arts) Job Types

• Actor / Actresses
• Assistant Professor
• Graphic Designer
• Music & Dance Teacher
• Theatre Organiser