Theatre Arts Online Courses 2025: Fees, Duration, Eligibility & Career Scope

Feature

Details

Course Name 

• Introduction to Theatre (Coursera)
• Theatre Arts Basics (Udemy)
• Acting Techniques (edX)

Duration

4 to 12 weeks

Fee

• ₹15,000 
• Different based on the online platforms

Certificate

• Available on paid courses
• Some free courses offer certificates

Free Courses

• Introduction to Theatre (Coursera)
• Acting Fundamentals (Udemy)

Top Recruiters 

• Theatre companies
• Film and TV productions
• Event management
• Acting schools

Top Indian Colleges

• National School of Drama (NSD)
• Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
• SRCC Theatre Society programs

Eligibility

• 10+2 or equivalent
• Interest in acting or theatre
•  No strict academic requirement for online courses

Course Name

Instructor

Duration

Fee 

Rating

Theatre and Globalization

Christopher Balme

6 modules

₹40,000 to ₹45,000

4.7/5

Discover Acting

James Palm

4 modules

₹40,000 to ₹45,000

4.9/5

Introduction to Performance Studies

Richard Schechner

13 modules

₹40,000 to ₹45,000

4.8/5

Accessibility to the Scenic Arts

Pilar Orero, Sharon Black, Anna Matamala

8 modules

₹40,000 to ₹45,000

4.8/5

Course Name

Instructor

Duration

Fee 

Rating

Theatrics! Theatre Production For Beginners

Reuben Cheow

1h 31m

₹1,200 to ₹1,500

4.4/5

Musical Theatre for Emerging Young Artists

Stavros Sideras

1.5h

₹1,200 to ₹1,500

4.3/5

The Drama Sessions

Jon Campbell

Self-paced

₹1,200 to ₹1,500

4.6/5

Acting for Film, Television and Theatre

Jeffrey Meek

2h 8m

₹1,200 to ₹1,500

4.6/5

Course Name

Instructor

Fee 

Theatre and Set Design

Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

₹7,000 to ₹22,000

Shakespeare on the Page and in Performance

Wellesley College

₹7,000 to ₹22,000

Writing for Performance and the Entertainment Industries

University of Cambridge

₹7,000 to ₹22,000

Course Name

Modules 

Fee 

Expressive Voice and Speech

5 Modules 

₹999

Acting for Camera

5 Modules

₹1,199 to ₹2,999

Build Acting Foundation

4 Courses 

₹1,199 to ₹2,999

Learn Film Acting

5 Courses 

₹2,399 to ₹5,199

Become A Complete Actor

8 Courses 

₹4,999

Instructor Name

Platform

Juliet Stevenson

Coursera

Brian Lee

Udemy

Anna Smith

edX

Michael Thompson

Ekalavya Arts

Rachel Adams

Coursera

David Johnson

Udemy

Sophia Brown

edX

Liam Wilson

Ekalavya Arts

College Name

Course Fee

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

₹4,000

MGM University, Mahagami Gurukul Centre

₹10,500

Actor Prepares

₹12,500

Livewires The Media Institute

₹28,000 to ₹77,000

Course Name

Platform

Details 

Introduction to Theatre

Coursera

• Theatre basics
• Acting techniques
• Stage presence

Shakespeare’s Life and Work

Harvard Online

• Storytelling
• Performance
• Shakespeare analysis

Acting Skills for Beginners

Alison

• Creativity
• Character development
• Confidence

Truthful Acting: Six Pillars

Truthful Acting Studios

• Mental
• Emotional
• Vocal
• Physical
• Technical skills

Theatre Appreciation

edX

• Theatre history
• Production
• Critical appreciation

Course Title

Platform

Details

Introduction to Theater and Drama Arts

Cursa

• A comprehensive 27-hour course by Missouri State University
• Covering theater fundamentals, musical theater
• Play structure
• Directing, and more. 
• Includes interviews with industry professionals.

Theater and Filmmaking

Cursa

• Offers nine free courses on acting
• Stage design
• Cinematography, and drone filmmaking. 
• Provides a free digital certificate with a QR code.

Studies in Theatre

SWAYAM

• An Indian government initiative offering theatre studies courses. 
• Certification available upon passing a proctored exam for a fee.

Free Online Acting Courses

Alison

• A collection of free acting courses focusing on creativity
• Stage presence, and character portrayal.

Free Online Drama and Theatre Courses

LearningPath

• Curated list of free courses from top universities covering acting
• Playwriting, and theatre history.

Music and Theater Arts

MIT OpenCourseWare

• MIT's Theatre Arts Program offering courses in playwriting
• Directing, and set design.

Creative Arts & Media Courses

FutureLearn

• Courses from leading universities and cultural institutions exploring creative industries like film
• Music
• Journalism, and theatre.

Eligibility Criteria

Details

Age

16+ years

Education

High school or equivalent

Language

Basic English

Interest

Passion for theatre

Tech

Computer & internet

Job Role

Average Salary

Actor/Actress

₹3 LPA to ₹20 LPA

Theatre Director

₹4 LPA to ₹15 LPA

Scriptwriter

₹2.5 LPA to ₹10 LPA

Drama Teacher

₹2 LPA to ₹6 LPA

Stage Manager

₹2.5 LPA to ₹8 LPA

Voice-over Artist

₹2 LPA to ₹12 LPA

Event/Performance Coordinator

₹3 LPA to ₹10 LPA