Job Information (Theatre Arts)
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What Can I Do With A Major In...Theatre Arts

 

OCCUPATIONAL POSSIBILITIES

PRODUCER

selects plays or scripts, arranges financing, and decides on the size and content of the production and its budget. They hire directors, principal members of the cast, and key production staff members. They also coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers and other personnel.
 

Educational Requirements

A bachelor's degree is the required minimum for this field. Formal dramatic training or acting experience is generally necessary. Most people take college courses in theater, arts, drama, and dramatic literature. Training can be obtained at dramatic arts schools and universities throughout the country.

 

Avg. Maine Salary: $10.15 per/hour
Avg. # Maine Employment 258
Avg. Starting Salary N/A
Annual Openings: 312
Projected Growth: 20%

CHOREOGRAPHER

Creates original dances. They may also create new interpretations to traditional dances like the ballet, "Nutcracker", since few dances are written down. They also instruct performers at rehearsals to achieve the desired effect and audition performers.

Educational Requirements

Completion of a college program in dance and education is essential to qualify for employment as a college or elementary/high school dance teacher. Colleges, as well as conservatories, generally require graduate degrees, but performance experience often may be substituted. However, a college background is not necessary for teaching dance or choreographing professionally. Studio Schools usually require teachers to have experience as performers.

 

Avg. Maine Salary: $11.00 per/hour
Avg. # Maine Employment 230
Avg. Starting Salary  
Annual Openings: 7
Projected Growth: 21.5%


 

RELATED OCCUPATIONS

 

Dancers Choreographers
Drama Teachers Disc Jockeys
Television Announcers Drama Coaches
Booking Agent for Musicians Playwriter
Scriptwriter Stage Manager
Costume Designers Lighting Designers
Set Designers  

 

SKILLS

 

Proficiency In Interpersonal Communication  
Ability To Interact With People Of Differing Backgrounds And Personalities  
Public Speaking  
Ability To Maintain Composure Under Pressure And React Spontaneously  
Ability To Accept Public Scrutiny And Criticism  
Creativity  

 

SAMPLE JOBS

 

(taken from past issues of our Career Services Husky Job Board)

 

Art and Drama Teacher, Grades 6-12
Teach a variety of courses advise a small number of students, work with young people in extracurricular activities and work with colleagues in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Coeducational school serving 540 students from early childhood through grade twelve.
Qualifications: None given.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

 

Participation in high school and college plays.


 

Work with theaters and other acting groups for experience.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

(These resources are located in our Career Resource Centers)

 

Maine Dept. of Labour and Occupational Outlook Handbook

 

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

(For more information see the National Trade and Professional Association
of the United States located in our Career Resource Centers)

  • Theater Education Association
    3368 Central Parkway
    Cincinnati, OH 45225
    513-559-1996
     

     

  • American Alliance for Theater & Education
  • American Association of Community Theatre
  • American Dance Guild
  • American Dinner Theatre Institute
  • American Society for Theatre Research
  • American Theatre Critics Association
  • Association for Theatre in Higher Education
  • Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers
  • Black Theatre Network
  • Council of Jewish Theatres
  • Dramatists Guild
  • International Museum Theater Alliance
  • International Theatre Equipment Association
  • League of American Theatres and Producers
  • League of Historic American Theatres
  • League of Resident Theatres
  • Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas
  • National Association for Drama Therapy
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre
  • National Association of Theatre Owners
  • National Costumers Associations
  • National Federation Interscholastic Speech and Debate Association
  • National Movement Theatre Association
  • Organization of Professional Acting Coaches and Teachers
  • Society of American Fight Directors
  • Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
  • Theatre Education Association
  • Theatre Library Association
  • United Scenic Artists
  • University/Resident Theatre Association
  • USITT: The American Association of Design and Production Professionals in the Performing Arts
 

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