Theater

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Careers for the Stagestruck & Other Dramatic Types

  Detailed advice on starting a career in the performing arts. Includes information on theater, dance, opera, design, teaching, writing, and publicity.

• Great Jobs for Theater Majors

  Describes major career paths in the field of theater, including performance, technical theater, business, and teaching. Includes detailed advice on finding the right job.

• Opportunities in Acting Careers

  Advice on starting a career in acting, from finding a job, choosing an agent, and joining a union. Includes additional sources of information.

• Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers

  Career advice on all fields of performing arts, from music to dance to theater to film. Includes audition and resume advice and alternative careers.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Theater Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• Career Opportunities for Majors in Theater Arts

  From Rutgers University, lists typical careers for theater majors as well as creative places to find employment.

• Careers in Theater

  From Kentucky Educational Theater, describes different career paths in the field of theater, from actor to web designer.

• Department of Theatre and Drama

  Information about the Theatre and Drama programs at Indiana University Bloomington.

• Jobs by Field: Film/Television/Theater

  From Skidmore College, provides links to job listings in theater, including auditions and networking opportunities.

• National Endowment for the Arts

  The official website for the largest national funder for the arts in the United States. Includes information on national initiatives and grant opportunities.

• Theater and Drama Resources

  From IUB Libraries, list of online resources in all aspects of theater, from professional organizations to employment to major festivals.

• Theater Arts Jobs

  From California State University, Chico, provides links to theater job listings from Broadway to local Shakespeare festivals.

• Theater Work Abroad

  From Transitions Abroad, this article describes opportunities working in theater around the world.

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