What Can I Do With A Theatre Degree?
Develop the skills to succeed
- Communication - Speaking clearly, lucidly, and thoughtfully in both oral and written communication.
- Creative Problem Solving –think on their feet, identify problems, evaluate, and implement solutions.
- Commitment and Cooperation - committed to the task, work cooperatively, reliably do their part.
- Deadlines - budget your time to meet deadlines, task-oriented, practical ways to achieve goals.
- Initiative - "self-starters," do what needs done without waiting to be asked or told.
- Authority and Rules - work within the structure of a set of procedures and rules while understanding the chain of command.
- Ability to Learn - absorb a vast quantity of material quickly, accurately, ability to listen, and ask questions.
- Adaptability and Flexibility –willing to try new ideas, accept new challenges, and adapt to constantly changing situations and conditions.
- A Healthy Self-Image and Self Confidant - know who you are, how to project your individuality, accept feedback and keep trying.
- A Willingness to Accept Responsibility - opportunities to take on leadership roles for either short periods of time or in long-term careers.
- Enjoyment --Any job can be enjoyable.
Career options outside of Theatre
- Tour Director
- Museum Director
- Cyber Security
- Management
- Healthcare
- Corporate Paralegal
- Event Facilitator
- Facilities Manager
- Accountant
- Academic Librarian
- Public Librarian
- Entrepreneur
- Family Business
- Salesperson
- Construction
- Administrative Asst.
- Marketing
- Training Facilitator
- Research Analyst
- Exhibit Designer
- Salesperson
- Fundraising
- Project Manager
- Retail Management
Skills of Theatre majors and minors
- Public Presentations
- Management
- Public Speaker
- Collaborator
- Improvisation Skills
- Meeting Deadlines
- Budgeting
- Listening Skills
- Observational Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Crisis Management
- Ability to See
- Different
- Perspectives & Are
- Empathetic
Theatre helps you develop skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Self-Discipline
- Confidence
- Leadership
- Team Work
- Ability to Cope with Criticism
- Creative and Analytical Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- How to Enjoy Working on Projects
Our Alumni work in a variety of fields
- Stage Manager
- TV/Film Director
- Dramaturgy
- Event Manager
- Playwright
- Script Writer Drama
- Teacher Professor
- Manager/Agent
- Designer
- Actor
- Makeup Artist
- Wig Maker
- Theatre Manager
- TV Production Asst.
- Salesperson
- Arts Administrator
- Lobbyist
- Casting Director
- Technician
- Scenic Artist
Our Alumni work with professional companies
- Folger Shakespeare Theatre
- Gray Talent Group
- Chicago Fringe Festival
- Theatre Works USA
- High Schools
- Gulf Shore Playhouse
- New Harmony Theatre
- Jefferson Performing Arts Society
- Lexington Children’s Theatre
- Creative Group
- STAGES ST. LOUIS
- Manhattan Class Company
- La Comedia Dinner Theatre
- Profiles Theatre
- The Second City
Alumni have appeared in theatre, TV, film and video games, Including:
- Hatfield’s and McCoy’s
- Deadwood
- Preacher
- The Young and the Restless
- Chicago P.D.
- The Crimson Mask
- All My Children
- Body of Proof
- The Last of Us