What can I do with a major in...Theatre Arts?
Course catalog | Department website
Theatre is unquestionably one the oldest recognized art forms with linked traditions that date back more than 25 centuries. Dramatic art is the systematic study of theatrical history, dramatic literature, production practices, and design.
What skills will I develop?
- Planning/Development
- Memorization
- Movement/Dance
- Textural Analysis
- Management
- Organization
- Drawing/Sketching
- Research
- Problem Solving
- Painting/Construction
- Interpretation
- Vocal Skills
- Technical Directing
- Directing
- Attention to Detail
- Acting
- Technical Expertise
- Team Collaborating
- Written/Oral Communication
- Set/Costume Design
Career Options
- Art Director
- Business Manager
- Mime
- Dancer
- Comedian
- Booking Agent
- Technical Director
- Stage Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Managing Director
- Casting Director
- Set Designer
- Costume Designer
- Model
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- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Script Reader
- Lighting Technician
- Sound Engineer
- Production Carpenter
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Reviewer/Critic
- Research Assistant
- Prompter
- Singer
- Director of Audience Development
- Choreographer
- Theatre Arts Instructor
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What can I do to find out if Theatre arts is for me?
- Audition for a play
- Volunteer as a stage assistant or costume designer
- Attend local theatrical productions
- Join Drama Club
- Take a drama or stagecraft course
- Research theatre careers
- Network with theatrical professionals
- Conduct informational interviews
- Speak with a theatre arts professor
- Speak with a student majoring in theatre arts
- Visit the UW-Parkside Career Center
