Careers in Theatre
As a theatre major, you will be well prepared to succeed in almost any career! The skills that you acquire in your theatre education (communication, conflict resolution, working on a budget, working on a deadline, creative problem solving, self discovery, etc) apply to a variety of careers, including:
- Actor
- Director
- Stage Manager
- Producer
- Theatre Owner
- Designer (sets, lights, costumes, props, etc)
- Company Manager
- Techie
- Makeup Artist
- Marketing Director
- Dramaturg
- Teacher
- Stunt Person
- Sales Professional
- Professional Trainer
- Author
- Carpenter
- Handyman/woman
- Team Leader
In the theatre program, we don’t teach you what to think; we teach you how to think. Collaborate Now!
Graduate Studies
Interested in continuing your theatre education? There are many schools in the area with graduate programs.