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Theatre Artist

Salary range₹10,000 – 20,000 / month → ₹20,000 – 50,000 / month Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A theatre artist performs in or creates stage plays as an actor, director, designer or technician, and often works in community and educational theatre.

Rehearse and perform on stage
Develop scripts and productions
Run workshops and community programmes

2 Skills required

Acting & voice Stage craft Improvisation Teamwork Discipline Creativity Communication

3 Opportunities available in the market

Theatre groups, cultural bodies and drama schools such as NSD provide platforms; many move to film and TV.

Theatre companies and repertory groups
Cultural organisations and festivals
Drama teaching and community programmes

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹10,000 – 20,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹20,000 – 50,000 / month

Senior / specialistEstablished: variable

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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