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What Theater Majors Learn

(From an article by Louis E. Catron, California Educational News, 1995)

23 skills and traits usually well developed in students who complete a 4 year undergraduate, liberal arts theatre degree:

Oral communication skills
creative problem-solving abilities
Self motivation
A willingness to work cooperatively
The ability to work independently
Time-budgeting skills
Personal initiative
Promptness & respect for deadlines
Acceptance of rules
The ability to learn quickly
Respect for colleagues
Respect for authority

Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to work under pressure
A healthy self-image
Acceptance of disappointment
Self-discipline
A goal-oriented approach to work
Concentration
Dedication and commitment
A willingness to accept responsibility
Leadership skills
Self-confidence

Qualities in Theatre Majors valued by business executives:

Self-discipline
Loyalty & Dependability
Leadership skills and experience
Energy & Enthusiasm
Ability to work under pressure
Polished communication skills
Team-work skills and experience
Self-confidence
experience meeting challenges
Experience learning complicated, hands-on tasks
Imagination and creativity
Problem solving skills
Reasoning and sound judgment
Ability to work on intellectual and physical problems

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