ACTOR PREPARES is supported by the Film Industry Welfare Trust and by a host of members of the entertainment industry. They include Mahesh Bhatt, Yash Chopra, Naseeruddin Shah, Dolly Thakore, Waheeda Rehman, David Dhawan, Satish Kaushik, Farah Khan, Amal Allana, Govind Nihalani, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, Priyadarshan, Irfan Khan, Boman Irani, Gurinder Chadha and Deepak Nayyar.

The Institute is located in the picturesque suburb of Juhu in the Film Industry Welfare Trust building. The Institute is of 2 floors which have been designed on minimalist lines to suit the requirements of actors. Round the clock public transport, banking, internet cafés, laundry and recreation facilities are easily accessible from the school. The Institute also boasts of several state-of-the-art facilities:

Theatres
Two fully-equipped studio-theatres for rehearsals and private performances

Library
The school’s library has a size able number of books and journals as well as materials suitable for study and reference. Continuing additions of course-related materials are made to this collection. The school has a collection of rare films, videos, DVDs and recorded music which serve as teaching aids to class work.

Pantry
The pantry provides the staff and students with refreshments and lunch. The menu is carefully designed by our nutritionist and meets the best dietary standards.

Accommodation
Students residing outside Mumbai are expected to arrange their accommodation at their own cost. However, the school normally assists students in finding comfortable premises to reside in.

Medical / Insurance
Basic medication and a first-aid kit are available in the school. Students, however, are advised to insure themselves to defray medical costs in the event of illness or accident. The school does not accept liability in this regard.

Uniform
The school will provide each student of the full-time programme one uniform free of cost. The uniform consists of a T-shirt and leggings that are suitable for physical classes. Additional sets may be purchased from the Information Desk of the school.

Club / Alumnus Association
The students are encouraged to form their own clubs for recreational, welfare and other extra-curricular activities. This helps to bring about an inter-personal exchange between the students and in enlarging the ACTOR PREPARES family.

Counseling
The demands of living in a city like Mumbai and the sudden change of environment can be stressful. This is accentuated in the case of students from small towns and disadvantaged backgrounds. The school provides counseling and help to all students during the initial phase of transition.