Outcomes

Majoring in theatre prepares you for many careers, on the stage, behind the scenes, or in a seemingly unrelated field thanks to the transferable skills you've learned during your theatre studies.

Career Pathways    

     

Majoring in theatre prepares you for a range of careers in different fields including, but not limited to: 

  • Theatre management 
  • Arts management 
  • Acting 
  • Writing 
  • Directing 
  • Dramaturgy
  • Producing 
  • Costumes and makeup 
  • Dance and movement 
  • Voice acting and singing 
  • Lighting 
  • Prop creation and management 
  • Set and stage design 
  • Nonprofits 
  • Education 
  • Business 
  • Marketing 

 

If you have a dream job in mind, but are not sure how to get there, we can help! If you are interested in a career like one of those listed below, the theatre major may be the one for you: 

  • Actor 
  • Choreographer  
  • Casting manager 
  • Stagehand 
  • Lighting technician 
  • Makeup artist 
  • Marketing coordinator 
  • Drama therapist 
  • Carpenter 
  • Sound designer