The knowledge of performance, theatre history and literature, critical analysis, languages, and culture gained from a major in Theatre Arts is applicable to a wide variety of careers. Graduates in Theatre Arts can pursue careers in arts advocacy, education, public relations, production, and performing arts. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in theatre, literature, history, classics, and media arts.
Theatre Arts, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major.
Potential Career Areas:
- Education
- Media
- Public relations
- Arts advocacy
- Program planning
- Performing arts
- Broadcasting
- Event planning
- Management
Sample Employers:
- Community productions/theatre groups
- Production companies
- Newspapers/media
- Entertainment websites
- Arts councils
- Casinos
- Theme parks
- Libraries
- Nonprofit organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Public Relations Specialist/Press Agent
|
$30,600 - $52,100
|
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Fundraiser
|
$32,161 - $57,005
|
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Film Production Assistant
|
$20,000 - $30,495
|
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Art Director
|
$42,800 - $80,600
|
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Theatre Teacher
|
$38,500 - $50,000
|
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House Manager
|
$21,828 - $35,000
|
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Critic
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$40,500 - $57,500
|
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Box Office Manager
|
$41,490 - $50,559
|
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Talent Agent/Manager
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$25,400 - $63,100
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Stage Production Worker
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$23,140 - $38,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011); United States Institute for Theatre Technology (2011); Simply Hired, Inc. (2011); Salary.com (2011).