Theater

What is Theater?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU Department of Theatre Arts

What is Theater?

There are many answers to this question, mostly because all of the different roles and locations that can be part of theater. For instance a theater can be a building or outdoor area where plays or dramatic performaces are held, or it can be an activity or presentation in which someone acts, produces, directs or writes plays.

Theater - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Acting Coach	Facilities Manager	Public Relations Specialist
Actor/Actress	Faux Painter	Puppeteer
Admissions Director	Foreign Correspondent	Radio/TV Announcer
Advertising/Marketing	Health Educator	Recruiter
Agent	Human Resource Specialist	Rigger
Amusement Park entertainer	Impersonator	Sales Representative
Animal-Talent Coordinator	Instructor, Theatre Arts	Scene Painter
Announcer	Labor Relations Specialist	Script Coach
Art Director	Lighting Designer	Script Manager
Booking Manager	Lighting Operator	Set Designer
Broadcast Journalist	Lobbyist	Sound Designer
Business Manager	Magician	Special Events Coordinator
Buyer	Makeup Artist	Stage Manager
Casting Director	Media Planner	Stand-In
Communication Technology	Media Salesperson	Student Affairs Specialist
Community Affairs Officer	Mediator	Stunt Coordinator
Copy Writer	Mime	Stunt-person
Costume Designer	Model	Talent Manager
Costumer	Movie Theater Manager	Talent Scout
Critic	Narrator	Teacher
Customer Service Manager	Negotiator	Theater Manager
Development/Fund Raiser	Paralegal	Ticket Sales Coordinator
Director	Playwright	Tour Guide
Draftsman	Producer	Tourism Director
Drama Coach	Program Assistant	Training & Development Director
Equipment Operator	Prop Manager	Video Store Manager
Exhibit/Display Designer	Public Affairs Officer	Writer/Editor

Related Skills

Adaptability	Imagination & Creativity
Appreciation of Aesthetics	Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail	Interpretive Skills
Basic Reading, Writing & Editing Skills	Presentation/Public Speaking Skills
Flexibility	Strong Communication Skills (Oral & Physical)
Good Work Ethic	Teamwork

Job & Internship Search Links

Playbill

Showbiz Jobs

Actor Source

Arts Opportunities

OffStageJobs.com

Entertainment Careers

PropPeople.com

Theater Services Guide

American Theatre Wing

Theatre Communications Group

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, average pay, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.