As a part of the Skills Development Program, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is pleased to announce the availability of the Acting-Black Box Theatre at the Youth Development Fund, Thimphu, from October 30, 2023, for 2 months funded by MoESD, as detailed below:
| Course | Slot | Course Duration | Last date of application | Qualification | Apply here; |
| Acting-Black Box Theatre | 30 | 2 months | 25 October 2023 | Minimum of Class X | https://blmis.gov.bt/login |
Only interested youth or job seekers who are passionate about acting and want to pursue a career in the film and entertainment industries can apply using the link given above upon creation of user credentials.
The training program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to act in theater and film. The short course will prepare the participants to perform with confidence on the stage or screen. They will get a deep understanding of preparing for a character and play it with conviction. The work will start with understanding the self and preparing individually, gradually moving to co-actor work, and finally opening up to the audience in the case of theater and the camera in the case of films.
Upon completion, the participants can: perform monologues—individual acting work; perform with co-actors; and face the audience and camera.
In addition, after the completion of the course, all individuals are required to attend the Basic Entrepreneurship Course, which will be conducted for 2 weeks.
The applicants shall be called for the selection interview via email on a first-come, first-served basis and upon fulfilling the criteria specified above.
A stipend of Nu. 3500 per month will be provided to the participants for the entire duration of the course.
For further details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Tshering Wangmo at wtshering679@gmail.com during office hours.
Skills Promotion and Liaison Division