University of Arizona

The knowledge of design principles, historical and cultural research, visual effects, lighting and sound, and craft/artisan skills gained from a major in Theatre Production in the Design/Technical Production concentration forms a valuable career foundation. Graduates in this concentration can pursue careers in performing arts, film and television, community arts promotion, education, and event planning and production.

Theatre Production, 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. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in this major establish paying careers in other fields.  Following are career fields that may most closely relate to this major.

Potential Career Areas:

• Theatre/performing arts
• Film
• Radio
• Television
• Education
• Museum exhibit design
• Retail merchandizing
• Educational theatre/advocacy
• Music festival staging

Sample Employers:

• Colleges and universities
• Elementary, middle, and high schools
• Community productions/theatre groups
• Production companies
• Broadcast organizations
• Amphitheatres and stadiums
• Casinos
• Museums
• Theme parks
  
  

Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges: 

Sources of Information:  United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).