Theatre Arts
What Can I Do In My Major?
Overview
Theatre Arts (BA) - General Theatre degree is designed for students who want flexibility and diversity in pursuing their interests within the theatre arts. You will take a broad base of courses in preparation for multiple career paths, including work in acting, technical theatre, theatre history, management and directing.
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Design/Technology degree prepares students for work in the entertainment production industry – from costuming and makeup, scenery and props, lighting and sound, and stage management.
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Education degree is dedicated to developing the next generation of theatre artists and educators for careers in schools, professional theatres and community settings.
Theatre Arts (BA) – Theatre Performance degree is dedicated to developing well-rounded theatre artists ready to take the next step in their acting careers.
Related Career Titles
Actor
Artistic Director*
Casting assistant/agent/coordinator
Community theatre actor
Creative director*
Director, arts council*
Director, nonprofit arts organization*
Actor, cruise line/travel industry
Playwright
Producer (animation, associate, executive, news, promotions, tv)*
Product designer
Scenic designer
Set designer
Set and Props Manager
Show design supervisor
Sports Announcer*
Station Manager*
Stage manager*
Talent scout/director
Technical director/manager*
Theater camp director
Theatre ensemble member
Theater teacher
Understudy
Voice-over artist
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Appreciation of Aesthetics
Cultural Awareness
Imagination and Creativity
Listen and interpret Organization
Patience
Presentation/Public Speaking
Teaching
Written and Verbal Communication
Internships & Employers of AppState Students
Atlanta Shakespeare Company
AMC Theaters
American College Theater
Art Station
Burning Coal Theatre
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Caldwell County Schools
Charlotte Comedy Theater
Charlotte School Of Ballet
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Discovery Science Place
Harpo Studios
In/Visible Theater
Indiana University
Lees-McRae College
Love Creek Productions
Marbles Kids Museum
Mean Bean Productions
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
Mitchell High School
New World Stages
North Carolina Theatre
North Carolina Museum of Art
Out of Box Theatre
Santa Fe Opera
South Carolina Film Institute
Studio 68 For Dance And Performing Arts
The Ace & TJ Show, WHQC-FM 96.1
The Barter Theatre
The Biltmore Company
The Nasher Sculpture Center Store
The Public Theater
The Walt Disney Company
Tonyas Academy Of Dance
Union County Public Schools
University Orlando Resort
Wake County Public Schools
Wingate University
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Theatre Arts major is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org