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Introduction
Theatre is a creative art in which true excellence can only be achieved through total mastery of the mind, body and technical craft. The Theatre Arts curricula combine rigorous studio class work with a demanding production schedule to provide students with in depth training and practice in theatre.
Undergraduate training options include acting, scenic, costume and lighting design, theatre and costume technology, and production and management training. First year students learn a foundation in theatre and its history, expository writing, art history and receive a specially designed theatre course relating to the student's area of interest. Students begin intensive theatre study as sophomores.
The continued development of the visual media is expanding the volume of opportunities for majors in theatre. Networking, job experience, internships and expertise in your specialty are paramount to success. Employers for many better off-stage positions prefer an advanced degree in most aspects of the theatre, yet openings are also available for students starting out with a bachelor's degree.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| BACKSTAGE | PRODUCTION | ADDITIONAL |
| Artist | Agent | Advertising Specialist |
| Broadcast Technician | Booking Manager | Announcer |
| Carpenter | Box Office Manager | Clown |
| Costume Designer | Casting Director | Coach |
| Electrician | Company Manager | Comedian |
| Film editor | Executive Director | Communications Specialist |
| Hair Stylist | General Manager | Disc Jockey |
| Interior Decorator | House Manager | Drama Therapist |
| Lighting Designer | Marketing Director | Furniture Designer |
| Make-up Artist | Personal Manager | Labor Relations Specialist |
| Miniature Set Designer | Public Relations Manager | Manager |
| Property Manager | Talent Manager | Media Relations Rep. |
| Recordist | Theatrical Press Agent | Mime |
| Rigger | Touring Production Mgr. | Newscaster |
| Set Designer | ACTORS | Playwright |
| Sound Designer | Computer | Public Relations Rep. |
| Special Effects Designer | Film | Puppeteer |
| Stage Manager | Radio | Script writer |
| Wardrobe Supervisor | Stage | Teacher |
| TV | Ventriloquist | |
| Writer |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Advertising Agencies | News Stations | Science Centers |
| Apparel Manufacturers | Newspapers | Talent Agencies |
| Corporate Communications | Party Companies | Telecommunications |
| Cosmetic Firms | Promotional Companies | Television Studios |
| High Schools | Public Relations Firms | Theatres |
| Lighting Companies | Radio Stations | Universities |
| Movie Studios | Retail Concerns | |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Cultural Affairs | Institute of Museum Services | Nat'l. Endowment for the Arts |
| Department of Education | Nat'l. Archives & Records Admin. | U.S. Information Agency |
| Freer Gallery of Art | Nat'l. Endowment - Humanities | Voice of America |
| Hirshorn Museum | ||
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| Actor, Shoestring Players | Film Projectionist, Liberty Science Center |
| Actor/Writer, Universal Studios | Instructor, San Joaquin Delta College |
| Actress, Actor's Equity | Landscape Manager, Kibbutz Lotan |
| Actress, Children's Theater of NJ | Lighting Crew Chief, Morpheus Lighting |
| Advertising Director, NJ Newspapers | Mailing Service Director, All Direct Mail Services |
| Art Director, New Stage Theater | Marketing Rep., Canon USA |
| Art Director, Open Eye Theater | Medical Copywriter, Lewis & Grace Inc. |
| Arts Center Manager, PNC Arts Center | Music Base Manager, Radio Computing Services |
| Arts Consultant/Actor, Open Mind Productions | Owner, Nu Credit Associates |
| Assistant Subscription Director, Joseph Papp/ A. Harper | Playwright, Ensemble Theater of Newark |
| Attorney, Sherman & Sterling | Producer, NY Television |
| Broadcast Associate, CBS News | Production Assistant, Reading Rainbow |
| Casting Director, MTV Summer | Program Coordinator, SEIU Local 1199P |
| CEO & GM, Apollo Theater | Program Director, ComCast TV |
| Communications/Media, Simulations Inc. | Promotions Manager, On Time Services |
| Customer Service Rep, Toys R' Us | Radio Air Talent, WMGQ |
| Director of Artistic Administration, McCarter Theater | Talent Agent, Don Buchwald Associates |
| Director, Crossroads Theater | Teacher, School of Math, Instructor for Adva |
| Drama Teacher, Montgomery High School | Training Specialist, Prudential Insurance |
| Electrician, Freelance |
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Last Updated: 04/23/2009