Theatre Art Salary in Nigeria

The world of theatre art differs significantly from the real world, where you get to see creativity, culture, and artistic performances. A theatre is a place where artists put emotions and expressions of a character to bring stories to life. Have you ever been mesmerized by a theatre drama so much that it made you think, what is the theatre art salary in Nigeria?

Occupation:	Theatre Artist
Monthly Salary Range:	₦60000 – ₦300000
Average Monthly Salary:	₦180000
Description:	A theatre artist is a professional actor who captivates the audience with his performance. Moreover, theatre artists bring stories and characters to life by putting forward a fantastic performance in front of a live audience with their fellow artists on the stage and off-stage team, which includes script writers, costumes, and prop designers.
Minimum Qualification:	A bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and Performing Arts.

Well, whether you are interested in theatre art’s salary in Nigeria because of a mesmerizing theatre performance or want to join the theatre one day, this article is for you. In this article, we will explore the creative world of theatre and theatre art salaries in Nigeria. So, without any further delay, let’s get into this.

Overview of Theatre Art Salary in Nigeria

A theatre artist is a professional actor who captivates the audience with his performance. Moreover, theatre artists bring stories and characters to life by putting forward a fantastic performance in front of a live audience with their fellow artists on the stage and off-stage team, which includes script writers, costumes, and prop designers. The minimum and maximum monthly theatre art salary in Nigeria is between ₦ 60,000 naira to ₦ 300,000.

Theatre is a profession for those with artistic skills and who have a passion for acting, dancing, writing, designing, or any artistic talent that can be showcased in theatre. To be a theatre artist, one should learn the basics of theatre art from a one-year pre-degree programme and a four-year degree programme. So, to get into the theatre world in Nigeria, one must possess a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, etc.

Theatre art is a rewarding career for theatre art graduates. The average theatre art salary in Nigeria is around ₦ 180,000 per month. You can estimate from this figure how rewarding a theatre artist career can be if you put in the effort and get the related degree.

Extras

It is unusual for a theatre artist to receive any bonuses or extras besides the monthly salary, but some productions and theatres do offer specific additional compensation to the artists depending upon the contract. Theatre artists commonly receive the following bonuses.

• Performance bonus
• Extra shows
• Housefull
• Additional role responsibilities

It is unlikely for all theatre artists to receive all the extras mentioned above. Bonuses for theatre artists may vary from production to production. Moreover, no production or theatre company is bound to pay additional compensation to the theatre artist unless and until it is mentioned in the contract.

Theatre Art Salary Structure

Like other professions, theatre art salary is also influenced by factors like qualification, production/theatre company, and experience in the field. Look at the table below to know the theatre art salary in Nigeria with experience level.

Level of Experience	Salary in Naira
Entry Level	₦ 60K or above
Senior Level/Experienced	₦ 500K or above

Keep in mind the theatre art salary in Nigeria can vary widely, and primarily, the salaries of the workers and artists are determined by the company and theatre production. However, with related degrees and experience in the field, individuals can negotiate their salary with employers.

Responsibilities of a Theatre Artist

Theatre does not revolve around one person or a specific skill only. Professional theatre artists perform various duties depending upon their role in the theatre. Here is a list of the professional responsibilities of a theatre artist.

Actor/Actress

• Deliver a captivating performance.
• Memorize the dialogues of the character they are portraying.
• Collaborate with fellow actors and directors.
• Rehearse the drama or performance multiple times before the actual performance.

ScripWriter

• Writing exceptional and original stories and scripts for the drama.
• Developing multiple characters to complete the story.
• Connect the characters through the story.
• Collaborate with the director to share thoughts on the story.
• Refine and edit the script if needed.

Set Designer

• Decorate the set to create a visual depiction of the story.
• Add details to make it according to the script.
• Coordinate with the team and director for final touches.

Costume Designer

• Design costumes for all the characters in the story and ensure each character has a unique vibe.
• Add and design accessories for characters if needed.
• Collaborate with designers to achieve the desired character’s look that stands out.

The theatre industry holds plenty of artists under one roof, and every theatre artist is linked to each other in one way or another, whether it is actors and dancers who perform on stage or costume designers and scriptwriters who work behind the curtains and show their art in costumes and dialogues. All theatre artists are cherished in Nigeria, especially the theatre art graduates, and are offered handsome salaries in Nigeria.