About the Programme
The Department of Theatre at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that merges theatre education with psychological and social sciences. The curriculum offers robust, industry-ready training in acting, directing, scriptwriting, and core technical theatre skills like scenic design, lighting, and stage management. Students also develop specialized expertise in globally practiced voice production (the phonopedic method), stage combat, and theatrical makeup. Driven by an ethos of experiential learning and creative entrepreneurship, the department features mandatory professional internships and community-applied theatre projects. This hands-on training culminates in a flagship, professional ticketed public production where students operate a complete commercial enterprise—gaining real-world experience in securing performance licenses, executing multimedia and radio marketing campaigns, and managing box office operations.
Complete Commercial Enterprise
The ultimate capstone experience where students, led by faculty, function as a theatre company handling the full commercial lifecycle of a public performance—gaining real-world experience in securing performance licenses, executing multimedia and radio campaigns, and managing box office operations.
Exclusive Coursework
A standout curriculum featuring highly specialized, distinct courses designed to build an unmatched professional edge. Students gain exclusive access to rare training modules such as globally practiced vocal phonopedics, stage combat and specialized technical crafts, setting them completely apart from graduates of any other UG Theatre program in the country.
Global & National Faculty Expertise
Mentorship by a diverse panel of academics and industry-seasoned professionals from India and around the world. By combining local insight with international perspectives, our faculty members bring a wide range of distinct artistic expertise and globally practiced methodologies straight into the theatre studio.
Experiential Learning through Live Performance
Immersive, hands-on training that shifts the classroom directly onto the stage. Students don’t just study theatre theory; they actively apply it by performing in, directing, and managing live theatrical productions throughout their coursework, gaining immediate practical experience before a live audience.
Why Choose This Programme?
Dual Focus on Theatre & Psychology
This unique interdisciplinary combination allows students to analyze human behavior and psychological theory to build deeply nuanced characters and impactful onstage narratives.
Global & National Faculty Expertise
Our students are mentored by a diverse panel of academics and industry professionals from India and abroad, bringing a rich blend of international perspectives and distinct artistic expertise straight into the theatre studio.
Experiential Learning Through Live Performance
The curriculum prioritizes practical application over pure theory by embedding immersive performance opportunities and live stage productions throughout the entire academic journey.
Comprehensive Onstage & Backstage Training
Students develop into well-rounded theatre makers by mastering both performance skills and vital behind-the-scenes crafts, including scenic design, lighting, scriptwriting, and stage management.
Exclusive Coursework Unique in the Country
This pioneering program features highly specialized, practical courses — that are exclusive to our curriculum and not offered at other UG theatre programs in the country .
Professional Ticketed Productions & Box Office Management
As a final capstone experience, students operate a complete commercial enterprise by staging public, licensed shows and managing the entire business lifecycle from multimedia marketing to box office operations.
Choose Your Track
Focus on advanced performance methodologies, psychological character development, and physical storytelling. Refine your craft through vocal, dance, acting, stage combat, and continuous live performance opportunities.
Master the creative, technical, and commercial sides of running a production. Build industry-ready skills in directing, set and lighting design, stage management, and box office operations.
Combine comprehensive artistic training with psychological insights to shape the future of arts education. Focus on teaching practices and community-applied theatre to lead drama programs and workshops.
What You Will Learn
Programme Structure
The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.
Semester 1 — Introduction To Theatre
Semester 2 — Theatre History
Semester 3 — Theatre Lab
Semester 4 — Developmental psychology
Semester 5 — Internship Psychology
Semester 6 — Health Psychology
Semester 7 — Honours Course
Semester 8 — Specialisation-Honours Course
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Career Paths
Your Career Roadmap
Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
Voice and Movement, Play reading and analysis, Stage Combat, Introduction to Kalarippayattu, Theatre History, Art of Acting Level I, Introduction to Dance, Introduction to Vocal
Stage Performance I, Dance and Vocal, Contemporary Theatre History, Theatre Lab, Theatre Summer Internship, Art of Acting Level II, Acting Theory, Art of Theatre Makeup
Stage Performance II, Theatre Lab II, Applied Theatre, Class production, Auditioning and professional practices
Dancing, Singing for Theatre, Capstone Project I, Community Engagement for Theatre, Performance Residency, Capstone Project II
Introduction To Theatre, Play reading and analysis, Theatre History, Art of Acting Level I
Stage Production I, Contemporary Theatre History, Theatre Lab, Theatre Summer Internship, Theatre Directing, Directing Theory, Art of Theatre Makeup
Stage Production II, Script Writing/Technical Theatre, Theatre Lab II, Applied Theatre, Class production
Capstone Project I, Community Engagement for Theatre, Performance Residency, Capstone Project II
Introduction To Theatre, Voice and Movement, Play reading and analysis, Stage Combat, Introduction to Kalarippayattu, Theatre History,
Art of Acting Level I, Introduction to Dance, Introduction to Vocal
Stage Performance I/Stage Production I, Dance and Vocal, Contemporary Theatre History, Theatre Lab, Theatre Summer Internship, Art of Acting Level II/Theatre Directing, Acting Theory/Directing Theory, Art of Theatre Makeup, Props Making
Introduction to Performance Studies, Stage Performance II/Stage Production II, Script Writing/Technical Theatre, Theatre Lab II, Applied Theatre
Class production, Auditioning and professional practices
Pedagogy, Dancing, Singing for Theatre, Capstone Project I, Community Engagement for Theatre, Performance Residency, Capstone Project II
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Central Campus
The Departments of Performing Arts, Music and Theatre is more than just a collection of courses; it's a community dedicated to fostering talent, nurturing artistic expression, and exploring the boundless possibilities of performance. As a member of this department, you will discover the many opportunities and explore the new possibilities to touch the zenith of your talents.
The course is intrinsically woven to create a unique blend of theory and performances, giving space for every aspect of the field to be shaped. The skill building workshops
Message from the HOD
The Departments of Performing Arts, Music and Theatre is more than just a collection of courses; it's a community dedicated to fostering talent, nurturing artistic expression, and exploring the boundless possibilities of performance. As a member of this department, you will discover the many opportunities and explore the new possibilities to touch the zenith of your talents.
The course is intrinsically woven to create a unique blend of theory and performances, giving space for every aspect of the field to be shaped. The skill building workshops, your recitals and rehearsals, the little stages and the big productions, the inter-departmental and intra-departmental activities will all challenge you and satisfy you.
We encourage you to embrace opportunities, make best use of the resources available and collaborate with fellow artists to rediscover yourself. Whether you're honing your skills in a rehearsal room, collaborating with fellow artists, or delving into the rich history of the performing arts, know that you are part of a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to your success.
We look forward to witness the creative ensemble of each and every one of you at this course and to add colour, vibrancy and life to the already energised campus. Together, let us bring magic on every stage and in the classrooms.
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 26-May-2026.