Theatre students develop skills highly sought after by employers such as:
- Critical thinking
- Problem–solving
- Public presentation
- Group communication and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership
- Text analysis
- Research
- Professional ethics
- A deeper understanding and sensitivity towards people
- Situations and cultures outside their personal experiences
- They also develop their vocal and physical expressiveness, self–awareness, and appreciation of art
Related Careers
Theatre Department alumni are working in arts and entertainment in the United States and internationally, have gone on to excellent graduate programs, and have transferred their skills to related fields.
| Artistic Positions (Theatre and Film) | Teaching Positions |
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| Director |
Acting Teacher |
| Artistic Director |
Theatre Professor (all areas of theatre) |
| Actor |
Education Director |
| Voiceover Artist |
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| Literary Manger |
Administrative Positions |
| Dramaturg |
Producer |
| (Text & Research Expert) |
Executive Procudcer |
| Lighting Designer |
Executive Director |
| Sound Designer |
Production Manager |
| Multimedia Designer |
Casting Director |
| Scenic Designer |
Agent |
| Costume Designer |
Actor's Manager |
| Make-up Artist |
Company Manager |
| Charge Artist (Scenic Painter) |
Grant Writer |
| Properties Artist |
Fundraiser |
| Art Director (Film Only) |
Publicity Manager |
| Set Decorator |
Box Office Manager |
| Fight Director |
House Manager |
| Choreographer |
Company Manager |
| Dialect Coach |
Publicity Director |
| Vocal Coach |
Subcription Coordinator |
| |
Marketing Manager |
| Technical Positions | |
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| Technical Director |
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| Stage Manager |
|
| Wardrobe Shop Manager |
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| Wardrobe Supervisor |
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| Lighting Shop Manager |
|
| Draper |
|
| Wig Maker |
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| Dyer |
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| Pattern Maker |
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| Master Electrician |
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| Scenic Carpenter |
|
| Rigger |
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