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After Covid, a PKRU lecturer advises training 'performers' to address the workforce deficit in show and performing industry.
The lecturer from Phuket Rajabhat University's Performing Art Program claimed that the theatres and tourism in Phuket, which are recovering from the Covid 19 outbreak, are suffering a performer shortage and proposed that those entrepreneurs train students as part-time performers.
Phuket is home to 8 theatres and large show and performing businesses such as Phuket Fantasea, Simon Cabaret, Siam Niramit, and the new ones to open; however, these businesses are facing a performer or entertainer shortage as the island begins to welcome tourists again following the Covid 19 outbreak.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wikrom Krungkaew, Lecturer from Performance Art Management, Faculty of Humanity and Social at Phuket Rajabhat University, who has been training performers for Phuket shows and performing entrepreneurs for over 20 years, provided insight into the industry's performer shortage that “has resumed and boosted show sessions, as well as presenting new shows to attract tourists. This company is already 50% recovered compared to before the Covid 19 outbreak; however, entrepreneurs must cope with performer shortages in order to hold performances in their theatres and events organized by both government and private groups.”
Dr. Wikrom added that the performers who work for large show business earned 15,000 – 20,000 baht in average for night performing and they could receive 500 – 800 per time from day events. So in high season, these performers could make around 30,000 – 40,000 baht per month, so we can say that performer is a stable career. And the entrepreneurs would select performers from their shows and skills.
PKRU has been developing a 'Performing Art Management Program' based on the demands of local entrepreneurs for many years. Because the program has been working closely with those businesses, students have had the opportunity to participate in internship programs with them and have been offered opportunities after they graduate. Furthermore, students are instructed to express art and culture through performances that captivate the audience, as well as to perform at all levels.
He went on to say that "what the university could do to deal with the performer shortage was to train first- through third-year students to be part-time performers during weekends or school holidays, as well as to create an entrepreneur network." Students not only earn money, but they also gain experience and connections for their future careers. Aside from exceptional performance abilities, our students have received extensive training in make-up, costume design, choreography, directing, and performance creation. We can confidently state that everyone of our pupils possesses everything an entrepreneur requires."
The entrepreneurs who are looking for performers and performing art management students or would like to engage in to the performing art professional network please dial 08 4689 4856.
