Careers in Theatre – Performing Arts Jobs
Jobs in Theatre
The United States and Canada
Employment opportunities in performing arts fields: theatre, opera, theatre schools…
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Careers in theatre offer exciting opportunities for individuals passionate about the performing arts. Theatre encompasses a wide range of professions, allowing individuals to explore their creativity, express themselves, and bring stories to life on stage.
Here’s a brief overview of some popular careers in theatre:
- Actor/Actress
Actors/actresses portray characters on stage, delivering dialogues and embodying emotions to captivate audiences.- Director
Directors oversee the artistic vision of a theatrical production, working with actors and designers to bring a play to life.- Playwright
Playwrights create original scripts, developing characters and crafting compelling narratives for theatrical productions.- Set Designer
Set designers design and create the physical environment of a play, including sets, props, and scenery, to enhance the storytelling.- Costume Designer
Costume designers are responsible for creating the costumes worn by actors, ensuring they align with the production’s artistic vision and time period.- Lighting Designer
Lighting designers use light and shadow to enhance the mood, atmosphere, and focus on stage, creating visual impact and guiding the audience’s attention.- Sound Designer
Sound designers create and coordinate the audio elements of a production, including music, sound effects, and amplification systems.- Stage Manager
Stage managers oversee the logistical and technical aspects of a production, coordinating rehearsals, cues, and ensuring smooth performances.- Production Manager
Production managers handle the administrative and logistical aspects of a theatrical production, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.- Theatre Educator
Theatre educators teach acting, directing, or other theatre-related subjects, nurturing the talents and skills of aspiring performers.- Theatre Critic
Theatre critics analyze and review theatrical performances, providing insights and evaluations to inform and guide audiences.
These are just a few examples of the diverse careers available in theatre. Each role contributes to the collaborative effort of creating memorable and impactful theatrical experiences. The theatre industry offers a vibrant and dynamic environment for individuals passionate about storytelling, creativity, and the performing arts.
Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, North Carolina
Playhouse Theatre Group, West Hartford, CT.
La Mirada Theatre, La Mirada, California
Fort Worth Opera is the oldest opera company in Texas and one of the oldest opera companies in the United States.
Village Theatre. Based in Issaquah, WA, with operations in Everett, WA, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest.
New Village Arts, Carlsbad, California
Florida Studio Theatre
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
Arizona Broadway Theatre
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Marjorie Luke Theatre
Alaska Dance Theatre
Trustus Theatre
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Shakespeare Theatre Company
The American Theatre
Detroit Opera
Electronic Theatre Controls
ASU School of Music, Dance, and Theatre
Black Hills Community Theatre
The Lyric Theatre
Fulton Theatre
The Ritz Theatre
Urbanite Theatre
Coachella Valley Repertory
Seidule Theatre at Brazosport College
Riverside Theatre
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
A Noise Within
Civic Theatre of Allentown
Theatre Huntsville
Theatre Charlotte
ACT of Connecticut
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Pilobolus Dance Theatre
The Human Race Theatre Company
Florida Repertory Theatre
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Summer Theatre of New Canan
San Diego Repertory Theatre
Mosaic
Aurora Theatre Company
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Massey Theatre
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
Nashville Children’s Theatre
New York Theatre Workshop
Little Lake Theatre Company
Ivoryton Playhouse
Quill Theatre
Signature Theatre
Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Actors Conservatory
Mother Lode Theatre
National Black Theatre
Theatre Under The Stars
Educational Theatre Association
Strand Theatre
Boston Court Pasadena
Musical Theatre West
The Colonial Theatre of Rhode Island
The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts
Signature Theatre
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre
Gallaudet University – Theatre and Dance
Breckenridge Backstage Theatre
Roundabout Theatre Company
Theatre Cedar Rapids
The Phoenix Theatre Company
Adventure Theatre
Charcoalblue theatre
Broadway Bound Kids
The 5th Avenue Theatre job
The SuperGeographic Ensemble Theatre
Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Ballet Memphis
TBD-Theatre
Elkhart Civic Theatre
Magik Theatre
TheatreSquared
Skylight Music Theatre
A Contemporary Theatre
UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance
Music Theatre Wichita
Cheyenne Little Theatre Players
American Associates of the National Theatre
TheatreWorks
Detroit Public Theatre
Charleston Stage
Hippodrome Theatre
Rubicon Theatre Company
Round House Theatre
Birmingham Children’s Theatre
MCT – Missoula Theatre
PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre
Shellscrape Theatre Company
Long Wharf Theatre
Jobs at the Garden Theatre
La Jolla Playhouse
Ford’s Theatre Washington DC
Second Stage Theatre
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
National Alliance for Musical Theatre
Adventure Theatre MTC
Live Arts – Theatre
Jobs at the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Employment at The Muny
Employment opportunities in the field of performing arts:
theater, opera, theater schools.
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