The knowledge of performance, human behavior, dramaturgy, and culture gained from a major in the Theatre Production in the Professional Actor Training Program forms a valuable foundation for a variety of careers. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in stage, screen, and radio acting; directing and producing; teaching; music and art direction; and talent management.
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 bachelor’s degrees 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
- Teaching
- Educational theatre/advocacy
- Advertising
- Talent management
Sample Employers:
- Community productions/theatre groups
- Casinos
- Theme parks
- Cruise ships
- Colleges and universities
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Libraries
- Nonprofit organizations
- Talent agencies
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|
Actor/Performer
|
$20,404 - $34,507
|
|
Stunt Performer
|
$39,914 - $53,997
|
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Screenwriter
|
$15,000 - $53,070
|
|
Talent Agent/Manager
|
$25,400 - $63,100
|
|
Producer/Director
|
$32,100 - $68,400
|
|
Music Director
|
$21,700 - $46,000
|
|
Art Director
|
$42,800 - $80,600
|
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Theatre Teacher
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$38,500 - $50,000
|
Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).