Placements at FLAME School of Performing Arts

Careers in the performing arts were deemed largely unacceptable in Indian society some time ago. Now, perceptions are changing. Many people are attracted to the idea of working in the performing arts. The main reason for this change is the increase in opportunities in the field. The most obvious of these is to become a performing artist: a singer, a musician, an actor or a dancer. Apart from these vocations, there are many more opportunities that are available to individuals trained in performing arts:

• Acting and directing theatre performances, including plays and musicals
• Dance, involving choreographers and dancers creating everything from classical ballet to music video routines
• Music, from classical and popular musicians to promoters and managers
• Design, including costume, make-up, stage sets, props, lighting and sound
• Backstage jobs in stage management and organization
• Performing arts administrator, agent, reviewer, industry analyst or promoter

Students are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars and conferences organized on and off campus. This enables them to develop a deeper understanding of, and vision for, their future career and area of expertise, while also weaving a valuable network of contacts in their respective fields.

FLAME School of Performing Arts provides exposure to the national and international arts world; from the film industry of Mumbai, to the theatre circuit of London. All students will be given necessary skills and experience to choose the career that makes best use of their talent.

Exchange Programs / Overseas Programs
FLAME has already started building strong relationships with international organizations, to arrange placements and programs where deserving students get a chance to travel abroad for internships, placements or creative exchanges.

In association with London International Festival of Theatre, FLAME School of Performing Arts created international placements for post-graduate students. The placements involved working with local artists in London, in administration and creative engagement for the festival. 

International Footprints

FLAME School of Performing Arts has many international collaborations and offers its students opportunities at a global level.

British Council: The British Council is the United Kingdom's leading cultural relations organization and India is their largest operation worldwide. In India, The British Council operates as a division of the British High Commission and has offices in the four main metros with a network of nine libraries. Through their centres and programmes they promote the diversity and creativity of British society and culture. They do this by helping people appreciate their vibrancy. The British Council maintains a good relationship with FLAME and has supported various international projects such as Contacting the World, 2006 and London International Festival of Theatre, 2008.

Contacting The World: Contact is a pioneering theatre venue in Manchester, UK. The building includes three theatre spaces and a rehearsal, workshop and performance space. They also create performances and events in the ‘lounge’ area, which has a stage, a bar, and plenty of room to dance! Contact Theatre organizes biannual theatre festival known as Contacting the World. FLAME was a part of this festival in 2006 and thereafter has built a long term cultural relationship.

LIFT: The London international Festival of Theatre is one of Europe's most adventurous and influential producers of international contemporary theatre, creating extraordinary festivals and programs of work that transform London into a stage and inspire everyone to participate in the stories of the world. LIFT’s rich and varied program of international work in London has had a major influence on the development of British theatre – challenging its conventions, introducing new forms of theatrical expression and bringing fresh perspectives on audiences, communities and spaces throughout the city. FLAME was invited to participate and perform in LIFT 2008.

Globe Education, Shakespeare’s Globe: Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education. Together, the Globe Theatre Company, Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition and Globe Education seek to further the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance. The Globe Education team has designed an annual, week-long workshop at the Globe for FLAME School of Performing Arts students that includes seminars with the masters of voice and movement, workshops for set and costume design and interviews with actors of the company.

Southbank Centre: It is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes the Royal Festival Hall, the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Saison Poetry Library. They manage the Arts Council Collection and the National Touring Exhibition program in venues throughout the UK. Situated on the south bank of the River Thames next to the popular London Eye, Southbank Centre is at the heart of an arts quarter stretching from the Royal National Theatre and National Film Theatre to Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe.

The Central School of Speech and Drama: The Central School of Speech and Drama combines the traditions of the conservatoire with the cutting edge innovation and enquiry of the best university drama departments. As a small, specialized College of the University of London, it has the largest and most diverse staff who are experts in their fields, and the broadest portfolio of drama, theatre and performance-related programs in Europe. Placing students at the centre of its work, Central develops practitioners and researchers who shape the future of theatre and performance across the UK and beyond.