UNCW Department of Art and Theatre http://www.uncwil.edu/att/
Related Career Titles -- Related Major Skills -- Related Web Sites
The Theatre major can help prepare students for many career opportunities including work in the specific areas of theater production or performance as well as the related areas of advertising, television, film, recreation, education, and management. Theatre study includes a comprehensive study in theater, practical experience in professional production, and a solid background in the liberal arts. Talent, commitment, energy, and discipline are key personal qualities required for successful theater careers.
Many occupations today require a college educated individual who
can write and speak well, solve problems, learn new information quickly
and work well with others on a team. This means that college graduates use their education
in a wide variety of fields, and your future career may relate more to your personal
career interests, work values and transferable skills than any specific academic
major. However, the following list contains a representative sample of
job titles of former graduates with a Theatre major. Use this as an idea
list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers
you might consider.
Students obtaining employment immediately upon graduation are usually those with
the best college records and a willingness to relocate to find a job. Some
of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelors' degree.
| *Acting Coach | *Costumer | *Media Planner |
| *Actor | *Critic | *Media Salesperson |
| *Actress | *Customer Service Manager | *Mediator |
| *Admissions Director | *Development Officer/Fund Raiser | *Mime |
| *Advertising/Marketing Specialist | *Director | *Model |
| *Agent | *Drama Coach | *Movie Theater Manager |
| *Amusement Park Entertainer | *Equipment Operator | *Narrator |
| *Animal-Talent Coordinator | *Facilities Manager | *Negotiator/Mediator |
| *Announcer | *Foreign Correspondent | *Paralegal |
| *Art Director | *Health Educator | *Playwright |
| *Booking Manager | *Human Resource Specialist | *Producer |
| *Broadcast Journalist | *Impersonator | *Program Assistant |
| *Business Manager | *Instructor, Theater Arts | *Prop Manager |
| *Buyer | *Labor Relations Specialist | *Public Affairs Officer |
| *Casting Director | *Lighting Designer | *Public Relations Specialist |
| *Communication Technology Specialist | *Lighting Operator | *Puppeteer |
| *Community Affairs Officer | *Lobbyist | *Radio/TV Announcer |
| *Copy Writer | *Magician | *Recruiter |
| *Costume Designer | *Make-up Artist | *Sales Representative |
| *Exhibit/Display Designer | *Faux Painter | *Scene Painter |
| *Sound Designer | *Rigger | *Teacher |
| *Script Coach | *Student Affairs Specialist | *Theater Manager |
| *Script Manager | *Stunt Coordinator | *Ticket Sales Coordinator |
| *Special Events Coordinator | *Stunt-person | *Tour Guide |
| *Stage Manager | *Talent Manager | *Tourism Director |
| *Stand-In | *Talent Scout | *Training & Development Specialist |
| *Video Store Manager | *Draftsman | *Set Designer |
| *Writer/Editor |
| Imagination & creativity | Strong communication skills | Good work ethic |
| Flexibility | Basic reading, writing and editing skills | Presentation, public speaking skills |
| Attention to detail | Interpersonal skills | Adaptability |
| Appreciation of aesthetics | Interpretive skills |
Job LIstings:
Playbill.com -some great links to jobs in theatre.BackStage.Com : all behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment field.
Summer Theater list - jobs are not listed, but theater contact information is.
The Hollywood Reporter: Welcome!
Texas Theatre Jobs-great list!
Job Village-performing arts jobs - you can register for free.
Theatre Jobs - login as a guest http://www.theatrejobs.com
Showbiz Jobs.Com http://www.showbizjobs.com/
MonsterTRAK http://www.monstertrak.com
Other job listings www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/jobs.htm
Career Planning & Resources:
Actors, Directors & Producers (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-97)http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos093.htm
Organizations & Associations:
American Association of Community Theatre http://www.aact.org/
Clarkstown Summer Theatre http://www.summertheatrefestival.com
Conference of Drama Schools http://www.drama.ac.uk/
Downtown Art Series http://www.dasinfo.com/
Episcopal Actors' Guild http://www.actorsguild.org/
Glasgow, The Cecilian Society http://www.gla.ac.uk/Clubs/Cecilian/
Institute of Outdoor Drama http://www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/
International Playback Theatre Network http://www.playbacknet.org
League of American Theatres and Producers http://www.broadway.org/
Solo Together http://www.gis.net/~mtf/solo.htm
United Stage of America http://unitedstage.com/
World Communities: Center for Communities in Theatre
http://canes.gsw.peachnet.edu/~world/
Miscellaneous:
Arts and Entertainment MetaLink* http://dcregistry.com/arts.html
Scott's Theatre Links *MetaLink http://www.theatre-link.com
Theatre Bay Area http://www.theatrebayarea.org/
Theatre Development Fund http://www.tdf.org/
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