Post Graduate Certificate Course in Acting and Theatre-Making

ONE YEAR | FULL TIME | 2023

(Blended Learning: partly digital, partly residential)

Prepare for a career in theatre: on-screen & onstage, and glean entrepreneurial skills in the theatre industry

Tap into DSM’s 8 years of experience as a leading, reputed theatre training school in India

Learn from formally trained faculty who are rooted in practice, and up to date with industry practices

Our blended learning format offers you the best of digital and offline techniques that optimize both the virtual and physical space.

Looking to make a career in film and theatre? Learn from the best in the business!

Drama School Mumbai offers a one year post graduate course in acting and theatre-making.

This course is divided into two semesters:

Foundation Semester (Digital) :
A full-time engagement in fundamentals of performance-making, this semester will be conducted completely online and covers handpicked elements of theatre training that can be taught, practised and applied in the digital format.
Advanced Semester (Residential) :

A full-time high-intensity in-person training in a residential format, this semester functions as a progression to the Foundation Semester (Digital) and provides a powerful learning environment that helps build performers’ relationship with themselves, with other performers, with the space and the ensemble.

The admission process comprises a written application, a CV, two professional letters of reference.

Who is the Course for?

Age – 21 years and above

Qualifications – Graduate or Equivalent level of study or work experience

Upon successful completion and submission of the application, candidates are invited for an audition process. Counsellors at the DSM are available to help you in the process of the application and prep for the audition.

Applications for the next batch of Post Graduate Certificate Course in Acting and Theatre-making will be announced soon.

Our team of Course Advisors is available to guide you through the application process step-by-step and help you put together the strongest application.

The course is slated to begin in January 2024

Fees, Bursaries and Scholarships:

Please ‘request an application form & prospectus’ via the button below, to know more about the fees for the 1 year Post Graduate Certificate Course in Acting and Theatre-making (Blended Learning).

Scholarships and bursaries are available for the course.
Instalment payment and EMI facilities are also available.

If you intend to apply for scholarships, you will be required to submit a complete application for the same that sufficiently demonstrates your eligibility. Do discuss these with our Course Advisors at the time of submitting your application.

Thank you for showing interest in Drama School Mumbai.

For more information on the admission process, please write to info@thedramaschoolmumbai.in

Frequently Asked Questions

I do not believe a digital/online module for theatre training will be as effective - why can’t I sign on just for the physical course?

With the predicted third wave, India’s situation is still very uncertain. That’s why, we have opted for a blended learning format for this PG Course, with partly digital, partly-residential components.

The 1st semester of foundation skills will harness online channels, to ensure that your learning begins in a safe space (as vaccines roll out!).

Since July 2020 our faculty, alumni and others have been participating in different kinds of online and digital training. The methods and approaches vary from in-person training, but they have all found that embodied learning can be just as effective in the digital space.

DSM has worked relentlessly with our Course Leaders and consulted with pedagogy and drama experts from across the world to develop the PG Course curriculum, which has been further optimized for the digital medium and remote learning. We have put together a support structure to ensure that students have access to help, encouragement and feedback whenever they need it. Whether in the digital space or rehearsal room, DSM’s commitment to learning with rigour, focus and collaboration remains steadfast.

The 2nd semester of advanced skills will be residential to help hone your craft in a physical, intense manner.
The fees are too high, what are the funding options available?

Yes, we have scholarships and financial aid options that can help fund your education at DSM. We also believe that money should not get in the way of a good education and so we offer EMI facilities and alternative payment structures to the students. Applicants can also apply for scholarships at the time of filling up the application. Scholarship awards are given after carefully reviewing applications and interviewing the students.

In the past DSM has provided scholarships to many deserving students who have gone on to build their careers as actors and theatre-makers.

Don’t let money hamper your dreams of becoming an actor. Speak to us, help us understand your struggles, our Course Advisors are available to guide you through the process. If you’re deserving and ready to be a part of the course, nothing can stop you.

You can reach out to our Course Advisors at (info@thedramaschoolmumbai.in) to discuss your queries.
Can I work and do other courses while doing the PG Course?
What language will the course be conducted in?
What if I miss a class due to bad internet?

Once admission is confirmed, we advise you to get a dongle from a competent internet service provider. We understand that shaky internet connections, power cuts etc are a reality in many situations. We recommend however that you think through your options and prepare for all eventualities. In an extreme case, if you do miss your sessions due to technical difficulties, you have the option of getting in touch with the Course Coordinator to access recordings and notes from the session.