Introduction: A course in Dramatics offers much wider scope than an acting course. If one wishes to be in limelight, enjoys performing live shows, acting is his passion, life to him means to be under the arc lights, this is the perfect career option. It may not fetch much money, but guarantees a place under the arc lights. Dramatics covers all aspects of the stage like lights, make-up, direction, production, set design, costumes, script writing etc. There are certificate as well as post graduation courses in Dramatics. At present there is great demand for fresh talent.
Career Options: There are various career options available in this field, a few of them are:
1. Stand-up Artists
2. Narrator
3. Stage Presenter
4. Announcer
5. Make-up Artist
6. Dubbing Artist
7. Script Writer
8. Costume Designer
Remuneration: Approx it ranges from Rs.200/ to Rs.1000/ per show or per play. The amount also increases depending upon the brand value, play’s success and one’s talent.
Institutes/Colleges:
1. Mumbai university’s Institute of Extra-Mural studies, Kalina, offers Certificate course in Dramatics. Fees: Rs.4, 000/ http://www.extramural.org/
2. Madhumati Academy of Acting, Dance, Vile Parle, Mumbai, and Ph: 02226204647
3. Ashok Kumar’s Academy of Dramatics Arts, Chembur Mumbai
4. Anupam Kher, Prithvi Theatre, Alyque Padamsee, Rajat kapoor, also offers courses in Dramatics.
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