What you can do with a degree in Theatre
Job Titles
Actor/Actress
Choreographer
Composer
Dancer
Event/Convention Planner
Exhibit Designer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Interior Designer
K-12 Teacher
Multimedia Artist and Animator
Music Arranger and Orchestrator
Radio & TV News Commentator
Tour Manager
Radio & TV Newscaster
Radio & TV Producer
Radio & TV Program Director
Radio & TV Event Announcer
Radio & TV Show Host
Screen Writer
Set Designer
Set Illustrator
Singer
Talent Agent
Theater and Media Director
Training and Development Specialist
Arts educator
Arts administrator
Dramaturg
Publicist
Casting director
Lighting technician
Makeup artist
Production assistant
Scenic artist
Stagehand
TV Actor
Film Actor/Extra
Dinner Theatre Actor
Night Club Performer
Cruise Line Performer
Summer Stock Performer
Comedy Sketch Performer
Comedian
Voice over work
Drama Therapist
Costume Designer
Fine Arts Manager
Lighting Designer
Professor
Props Designer
Rigger
Stage Director
Sound Designer
Sound Editor
Special Effects
Stylist
Technical Director
Theater Manager
Theater Technician
Visual Effects Specialist
Wardrobe Supervisor
Box Office Manager
Carpenter
Costume Shop Manager
Draper
House Manager
Master Electrician
Pattern Maker
Production Manager
Projection Designer
Properties Master
Publicity Manager
Shop Carpenter
Shop Foreman
Stage manager
For salary information, search the job title on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website here.
Types of organizations that hire
- Theaters
- Entertainment venues
- Touring performance companies
- Industrial shows
- Educational institutions
- Film studios
- Television Networks/Cable
- Non-Profit Organizations