Careers in Theater

Lawyer: conducts criminal and civil lawsuits, draws up legal documents, advises clients as to legal rights, and practices other phases of law.

Fashion Designer: Design clothing and accessories, adapt designs of men’s, women’s and kids fashions for mass market, or cater to specialty stores with original garments.

Photographer: Produce images that paint a picture, tell a story or record an event that will be remembered long after the event. Create portraiture, commercial-illustration photography, photojournalism and industrial photography. Entrepreneurs can develop at their own pace. No formal education necessary. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles).

Writer/Editorial Assistant: Communicate through written work; develop original fiction and non-fiction for books, magazines and journals, newspapers, reports, movies, etc. Editors select and prepare material for publication or broadcast and review and edit a writer’s work.

Costume Designer / Light and Set: Create set, lighting and costumes designs for movie TV and theater productions. Study scripts, confer with directors and other designers and conduct research to determine the appropriate historical period, fashion and architectural styles.

Advertising Workers: Coordinate market research, marketing strategies, sales, advertising, promotions, pricing, product development and public relations activities.

Customer Service Supervisor: Supervises and coordinates activities of customer service representatives. Engaged in handling service orders and telephone complaints of customers. Monitors service calls to observe employees demeanor, technical accuracy and conformity to company policies. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles).

Movie / TV Director: Reads and interprets scripts, conducts rehearsals, and directs activities of cast and technical crew for motion picture film. Confers with art director to ensure that music, sets, scenic effects and costumes confer with interpretation. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles).

Designer: Have a desire to create. Combine practical knowledge with artistic ability to turn abstract ideas into formal clothing designs.

Stage Manager: Coordinates activities of workers engaged in preparing and producing theater shows, motion pictures and television shows. Assigns duties to other personnel engaged in the production and consults with management personnel.

Cartoonist: Draw political, advertising, social and sports cartoons. Possess humorous, critical or dramatic talents in addition to drawing skills.

Theater Director: Interpret plays or scripts. Audition and select cast members, conduct rehearsals, and direct the work of the cast and crew to achieve the best possible performance.

Teacher: Act as facilitators and coaches, using interactive discussion and hands-on learning to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, math, English or art.

News Anchor: Announce station program information, read prepared scripts or ad-lib commentary on the air when presenting news, sports, weather, time and commercials. Do research and writing of written script. Interview guest and moderate panels and discussions. (Occupational Handbook).

House Manager: Coordinates a variety of activities for theater companies and museums. Orders supplies and determines need for maintenance, repairs and furnishings. Compiles records of daily activates, hires and supervises personnel.

Model: Pose for photos or as subjects for paintings or sculptures. Display clothing for a variety of audiences and in different types of media.

Performer: Entertain and communicate with people through the interpretation of dramatic roles.

Special Events Coordinator: Determine needs of client, research various companies to obtain best format and price for the customers needs. Plan, coordinate and carry out special events including speakers, performers, weddings, anniversaries and family functions.

Copywriter: Prepare advertising copy for use by publication of broadcast media, to promote the sale of goods and services.

Playwright: Writes original plays such as tragedies, comedies or dramas, or adapts themes from fictional, historical or narrative sources for dramatic purposes. Writes plays, usually involving action, conflict, purpose and resolution to depict series of events from imagery or real life. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles).

Dancer: Express ideas, stories, rhythm and sound with his or her body.

Props Liaison: Fabricates and assembles props, miniatures and sets for motion pictures and theatrical productions from a variety of materials including hand tools and working and metal working machines. Analyzes sketches, blue prints and verbal instructions to determine types props and other materials needed and equipment required. (Dictionary of Occupational Titles).

Television Producer: Entrepreneurs. Select plays or scripts, arrange financing and decide on the size, cost and content of a production. Hire directors and negotiate contracts.

Radio / TV Announcer: Announce station program information, introduce and close programs. Read from script or ad-lib, interviews, may do research and writing.