Real World Applications for your Theatre Degree
AREAS
EMPLOYERS
PERFORMING__________________________________________________________________
Stage
Community & regional theatres
Television
Dinner & commercial theatres
Radio
Summer stock & children’s theatres
Film/movie business
Repertory & touring companies
Video
Amusement & theme parks
Television & film studios
Radio stations
Night clubs
Cruise lines
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________
Private instruction
Public & private schools
Teaching
Colleges & universities
Research
Jr. colleges & certificate programs
Various types of theatre
WRITING______________________________________________________________________
Scriptwriting
Theatres
Playwriting
Television & film studios
Screenwriting
Television & radio stations
Journalism
Video production companies
Publicity (press agents)
Magazines & newspapers
Research
Freelance
AREAS
EMPLOYERS
BUSINESS______________________________________________________________________
Producing & management
Theatres
Box office sales & promotions
Arts Councils
Agents
Television & film studios
Marketing & advising
Broadway
Fundraising & development
Road company productions
Coordination of volunteers
Regional & dinner theatres
Administration of arts programs
Stock productions
DIRECTING_____________________________________________________________________
Direction
Theatres of various types
Technical direction
Television & motion picture studios
Casting
Video production companies
Set design
Stage management
Support staff
Other performance venues
BEHIND THE SCENES_____________________________________________________________
Stage management
Community & regional theatres
Stage director
Commercial & dinner theatres
Set design/construction
Summer stock theatres
Property design
Children’s theatres
Lighting, sound & costume design
Repertory & touring theatres
Camera operation
University theatre groups
Hair & make-up applications
Amusement & theme parks
Special effects
Television & film companies
Wardrobe
Radio stations & nightclubs
Prop management & construction
Public or community programs
Carpenter & scenic artist
Cruise lines
____________GENERAL
STRATEGIES__________________________
 Gain as much experience as possible by completing an internship or an apprenticeship
with a local theatre and/or participating in summer stock.
 Network with people in the field and join professional groups to make contacts.
 Read newspapers, periodicals & trade magazines to keep apprised of current events
relating to theatre.
 Join a relevant union or guild to be eligible for employment.
 Volunteer, if possible, with fundraising and/or theatre activities.
 Check for the legitimacy of agencies and companies before making any commitments.
 Be prepared to move to a different area for opportunities.
 Theatre helps students develop verbal and written communication & public speaking
skills. These skills are highly valued and practical to employers in sales, marketing,
management & public relations.
 After acquiring an interest, there are many ways to be involved in the theatre while
working in another career field.