"The theater, the theater, what's happened to the theater?
Especially where dancing is concerned
Chaps who did taps aren't tapping anymore
They're doing choreography..." - Danny Kaye, White Christmas
Theatre is the collaborative art form, combining performers who develop either real or imaginative story lines that are displayed in front of a crowd or audience. Theatre is challenging and a very high achieving area of study. For most college programs an audition is necessary. Theatre can combine singing, acting and dancing all in one performance.
Similar to a music major, the theatre major provides you with many great transferable skills (or advantages) that can work for many other careers. Just to name a few:
Major oral communication
Problem solving abilities
High motivation
Ability to work well with others
Adaptability
Ability to work under pressure
As a theatrical performer of many transferable skills, the doors of other opportunities will also be opened. Number one on the list for individuals interested in a theatre major is: Acting! (not a shocker)
What's also involved in the major is learning about screen writing/ screen play writing, as well as theatre technology, producing, editing, directing, stage managing, and teaching.
Some non traditional careers outside of actually performing:
Hair and Make-up designer/director
Scenic Artist
Agent
Light Designer
Marketing Specialist/Director
Acting Coach
Recruiter
One channel to YOUTUBE would be : Inside the Actors Studio to learn more about how some actors got their start.
For more information on other careers besides acting click here.
as well as here :)
So here's a video to share more about the Theatre major! Enjoy and stay tuned for next week's part 3: dance major!
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