What Can I Do With a Major in Theatre Arts?

A Major in Theatre helps you build a rewarding, creative career in an array of fields.

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A Major in Theatre empowers you to shape your own creative and fulfilling career in fields ranging from acting, directing, and theatre production to teaching, academia, advertising, television, or film. 

Our coursework gives you a strong theoretical foundation. You'll also get plenty of opportunities for experience-based learning in some of our many annual productions. Theatre Majors gain skills in performance, stage technology, scene design, writing, and directing. You'll also get a firm grounding in the history and literature of theatre.

Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills

*Some may require further education or specialization.

Actor/Actress
Advertising/Marketing Manager
Animation Cartoonist
Booking Agent-Resort Industries
Campaign Director
Children’s Theatre Director
Choreographer
Community Affairs Liaison
Composer
Convention Director
Costume Designer
Costume Shop Supervisor
Dancer
Development Officer
Employee Training Instructor
Events Coordinator
Exhibit Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Fundraiser
Graphic Designer
Hotel Convention Coordinator
Illustrator
Interior Designer
Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher
Lighting Designer
Marketing Communication Director
Minister/Clergy
Museum Manager
Non-Profit Arts Manager
Props Designer
Public Relations Director
Radio & TV Announcer/Commentator
Recreational Supervisor
Sales Rep for the Theater Industry
Screen Writer
Set Designer
Set Illustrator
Singer
Stage Manager
Talent Agent
Technical Theatre Manager
Theatre Director/ Manager
Theatre Professor/Teacher
Tourism Director
Travel Agent
University Information Specialist
Wedding Planner

Private & Non-Profit Organizations

Advertising Agencies
Apparel Manufacturers
Colleges/Universities
Corporate Communications
Cosmetic Firms
High Schools
Lighting Companies
Movie Studios
News Stations
Newspapers
Party Companies
Promotional Companies
Public Relations Firms
Radio Stations
Retailers
Science Centers
Talent Agencies
Telecommunications
Television Studios
Theatres

Government Agencies

Cultural Affairs
Department of Education
Galleries
Institute of Museum Services
National Archives and Records Administration
National Endowment – Humanities
National Endowment for the Arts
US Information Agency
Voice of America

General Skills
Sees the overall picture and breaks down the necessary components
Has a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork
Possesses a strong work ethic

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Manages time
Has strong organizational and event-planning skills
Builds effective relationships with co-workers
Adapts to changes
Gives/follows directions well
Possesses creativity and artistic talent

Problem-Solving Skills
Generates ideas and formulates solutions
Approaches challenges creatively
Leads groups to consensus

Communication Skills
Has strong oral and written communication abilities
Motivates others to work well together
Presents to large groups of people
Thinks spontaneously
Adapts easily

Experiential Learning

  • Acting in a community, regional, or children’s theatre.
  • Coordinating a summer children’s theatre production.
  • Directing a youth theatre.
  • Controlling the sound environment for a production.
  • Designing costumes, sets, and lights for productions.
  • Stage managing productions.
  • Serving as a technical producer for a college/high school play.
  • Helping with the management of an arts organization.

Professional Associations

Enhancing Your Employability

Here are some ways to improve your job prospects:

  • Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.
  • Participate in internships and field experience placements.
  • Become active in alumni and/or mentor networks.
  • Take part in mock interview opportunities.

 

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