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