The B.A. in Theatre has two areas of interest that students can focus upon: Technology and Theatre Studies. An emphasis on Technology is designed for students who wish to specialize in skills and hands-on experiences in a career behind the scenes in theatre and media. There is a focus upon drafting, stagecraft, design and advanced technology. The emphasis on Theatre Studies is designed for students who are interested in acting as well as various other opportunities in theatre including producing, stage management, dramaturgy and other theatre topics.
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Possible Occupations
- Actor/Actress
- Admissions Director
- Advertising/Marketing Director
- Announcer
- Art Director
- Booking Manager
- Box Office Sales
- Broadcast Journalist
- Business Manager
- Casting Director
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- Costume Designer
- Critic
- Development/Fund Raiser
- Director
- Draftsman
- Drama Coach
- Drama Therapist
- Dramaturgy
- Equipment Operator
- Exhibit/Display Designer
- Facilities Manager
- Film Editor
- Theatre Arts Instructor
- Lighting Designer/Operator
- Media Planner
- Negotiator/Mediator
- Playwright
- Producer
- Program Assistant
- Public Affairs Office
- Public Relations Specialist
- Radio/TV Announcer
- Scene Painter
- Script Coach/Manager
- Set/Sound Designer
- Special Events Coordinator
- Stage Manager
- Stagecraft
- Talent Manager
- Talent Scout
- Theater Manager
- Ticket Sales Coordinator
- Writer/Editor
Additional Resources about career and internship opportunities are available on the Department of Theatre Homepage.
Professional Associations
- ATHE
- American Society for Theatre Research
- Outdoor Theatre
- University/Resident Theatre Association
- AACT
- International Playback Theatre Network
- USITT
- SAG
- Theatre Communications Group
- Theatre Bay Area
- The Shakespeare Society
- Southeastern Theatre Conference Inc.
- Southwest Theatre & Film Association
- Educational Theater Association
- American Cinema Editors
- The American Society of Cinematographers
- Directors Guild of America
- Writers Guild of America, West
- Tar Heel Films
- Actors’ Equity Association
- American Society of Theatre Consultants
- National Association of Schools of Theatre
- League of Professional Theatre Women
Chapman Organizations
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