Our One-Year Conservatory Programme aims to cultivate confident and authentic performers, emphasizing on guiding each performer in discovering their own creative process. With focus on screen acting, our ensemble training encourages the students to explore the diversity of the craft and not confine their artistic perspective to one school of thought. Through this approach we strive to empower them to consistently grow and adapt to industry demands, and excel as a performer.

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW

Our One-Year Conservatory Programme spans across four terms, each designed to provide a transformative experience for aspiring actors thereby making them highly skilled and well-rounded professionals. Our extensive curriculum offers a comprehensive grasp of acting, incorporating fundamental principles, advanced techniques, stage exposure, and screen proficiency.

The term one of the programme centres on self–exploration enabling the students to connect with themselves on a deeper level and understand the various psychological nuances as a performer. The students will be encouraged to let go of all inhibitions, develop essential skills and re-condition themselves to build the mind-set of a performer. This phase guides students to attain intellectual, physical, and emotional readiness crucial to an actor’s working process.

In term two, building upon the foundation established, students will delve into learning the craft of acting by drawing inspiration from various theories, real-life experiences and their surroundings. This term is dedicated to empower the students to take control of their artistic development and identify their individual process to approaching a script. Through scene studies and in-depth character analysis, students will be encouraged to push the boundaries of their artistic expression.

In the dynamic phase of term three, students take centre stage with active involvement in a prominent theatrical production. Applying the understanding of their individual process from the preceding terms, the students will meticulously refine their craft, culminating in a compelling showcase of their talent. The primary goal is to mirror and integrate contemporary professional practices in theatre, providing a platform that significantly contributes to the student’s sustainable growth, both as skilled performer and emerging professional in the field.

The final term of our program is dedicated to screen acting. In this term, students consolidate insights, theoretical foundations, and practical experiences from their training so far, seamlessly blending with the principles of acting for the camera. This includes understanding camera angles, hitting marks, and conveying emotions effectively on screen through a rigorous practice of multiple scenes across genres. This term marks the pinnacle of the program with a production tailored for the camera. It offers students a platform to understand creative choices, technical demands, and expectations on a professional film set.

To bridge the gap between academia and the industry, students will have the invaluable opportunity to attend a series of guest lectures delivered by notable celebrities. Our program also includes advanced business skills and focuses on preparing students for the industry through teaching them audition techniques, creating sample photos, an actor’s resume, work links and an overall portfolio development.

It also places emphasis on developing essential public speaking skills and enhancing the overall personality. The sessions will be conducted for 7.5 hours a day encompassing 4.5 hours of training and 3 hours of research & practice from Monday to Saturday. If you’re driven, dedicated and eager, explore our program and achieve your goals in the entertainment industry.

LEARNING GOALS

• Learn and develop a diverse range of acting approaches.
• Develop, reinforce and test your own creative process in-relation to technical and professional
  skills.
• Master physical and vocal techniques thereby learning to create believable performances as an
  actor.
• Develop the advanced skills needed to create complex characters and engaging performances with
  emotional depth.
• Refine your craft through an experience in a notable stage production.
• Gain expertise in screen acting by shooting scenes and monologues with a professional camera
  crew.
• Develop your personality and public speaking skills as an actor thereby also building selfconfidence
  and overall presence.
• Learn advanced business skills that will help you succeed in the entertainment industry.

COURSE GOALS

• Take away a professionally shot monologue on camera that showcases your potential.
• Be part of a play production, which offers you the opportunity to collaborate with other artists,
  refine your craft and showcase your talents in front of live audiences.
• Build a strong portfolio with an actor’s introduction video, resume, a headshot and other pictures,
  work links, other industry-specific materials to showcase your skills and talent.
• Get lifelong guidance on the business of acting and casting opportunities.
• Receive a certificate of completion that attests to your proficiency and achievement in the
  program.
• Moreover, as an alumnus of our program, you will have the eligibility to join the exclusive
  community of creative artists for Actor Prepares Repertory.

THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

• Anyone who is at least 21 years of age and has a passion for acting and its related business.
• Those who wish to pursue professional acting as a full time or part time career./li>
• Experienced Actors / Theatre practitioners who wish to master the craft for screen acting.
• Freshers who wish to make a full time or part time career in the industry.
• Those who wish to unleash their creativity, develop unbeatable confidence and build a captivating
  personality.
• If you are an artist from another field and wish to learn professional acting to expand your portfolio
  of services.

ADMISSION GUIDELINES & PROCEDURE

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Applicants should be 21 years and above.
• Applicants should be able to read, speak and write English and/or Hindi fluently.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate an intellectual, creative and practical ability to undertake
  the training.
• Admissions for this course is subject to the applicant clearing the audition process. No direct
  admissions offered. Applicants are expected to follow the audition process carefully and as per the
  deadlines communicated.

OTHER GUIDELINES:

• The sessions will be conducted in Mumbai across the year with classes being conducted for 7.5
  hours per day from Monday to Saturday.
• This course is physically and mentally demanding and will need a complete commitment on the
  part of the participant. A minimum of 90 percentage of attendance is mandatory.
• The schedule and fee are specifically for a group session. For those who want to train in a private
  one-to-one session, please contact our counsellors for guidance.
• During Term 3 and Term 4 of the course the participants may need to dedicate additional time on
  weekdays and/or weekends for rehearsals, performances, and shoots.
• Batch start dates are subject to change at management discretion.
• Any expenses on stationary, costumes or properties required for the classroom sessions will have
  to be borne by the participant over and above the tuition fee.
• Outstation student seeking accommodation in Mumbai can reach out to the admissions team for
  assistance.
• Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before applying.