Theatre Arts - What to Do with this Major

Job Titles

Acting Coach	Director	Publicist
Actor	Drama/Theatre Instructor	Puppeteer
Arts Administration	Educator Events Planner	Scenic Designer
Advertising/Marketing Agent	Fundraising and Development	Scenic Artist
Box Office Manager	Make-up Designer	Script Writer
Camera Operation	Hair/Wig Designer	Set Construction
Choreographer	Lighting Designer	Singer
Comedian	Magician	Sound Designer
Community Liaison	Mime	Special Effects
Composer	Musician	Stagehand
Costume Designer	Playwright	Stage Manager
Critic	Producer	Story Teller
Dance Instructor	Public Speaker	Theatrical Researcher
Dancer

Personal Characteristics to be Successful

Adaptable	Disciplined	Poised
Analytical	Enjoy entertaining others	Possess good health and stamina
Assertive	Expressive	Possess interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail	Flexible	Proficient in memorization
Competitive	Good listening skills	Showmanship
Confident	Imaginative	Talented
Creative	Independent	Technical Proficiency
Dedicated	Intellectual capacity to perform	Uninhibited
Determined	Passion for performing	Tolerant

Workplace Skills

Analyze and interpret emotions and motives of others
Appreciate aesthetics
Concentrate and practice for intense periods of time
Develop a good work ethic
Exhibit public speaking skills
Handle rejection
Maintain composure
Maintain physical appearance
Read, write, and edit
Sing, dance, skate, juggle, and mime
Work effectively with others
Work under pressure

Sources

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook Online (visited August 2006): http://www.bls.gov/coco/home.htm
Phifer, P. (2000). College Majors and Careers. Chicago, IL: Ferguson Publishing Co.
University of Kansas, University Career Center Web site (visited August 2006): http://www.ku.edu/~uces/majorexploration/theatrefilm.shtml
Johnson County Community College Web site (visited November 2007) http://www.jccc.com