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Julia
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Will a career in Theatre and Music work out for me?
I am a junior in high school and am considering going to college to get a degree of theater or music or a mix of both. I am wondering what kind of jobs I could get with of combination of these degrees and how hard it would be to get these degrees? Is the pay good? Are these jobs hard or fun or unstable and difficult to acquire? Is there a good job market in this field? I am looking for advice to see if this path would be able to support my life and is even attainable.
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Olivia Alford
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Hi Julia,
A career in theatre and music, especially when you’re passionate about it, can work out, but it helps to understand what it looks like in real life.
With theatre and music degrees, you can do more than perform on stage. People work as performers, teachers, directors, stage managers, sound or lighting designers, arts administrators, or content creators. Many combine performing with teaching or other creative work to have a steadier income. Although these degrees require commitment and you will spend a lot of time practicing, rehearsing, and performing, if you enjoy it, the work can be fun and rewarding. It can feel busy or stressful at times, especially during shows, but I think it’s manageable.
Pay and job stability vary. Some jobs are stable, like teaching or arts administration. Performing jobs can be less stable at first and may involve freelance or contract work. Many people build stability by doing multiple types of work.
The job market is competitive, but opportunities exist for people who are flexible and willing to keep learning. Talking to teachers, college advisors, and students in these programs can help you decide. This path is attainable, especially if you plan and stay open to different opportunities.
A career in theatre and music, especially when you’re passionate about it, can work out, but it helps to understand what it looks like in real life.
With theatre and music degrees, you can do more than perform on stage. People work as performers, teachers, directors, stage managers, sound or lighting designers, arts administrators, or content creators. Many combine performing with teaching or other creative work to have a steadier income. Although these degrees require commitment and you will spend a lot of time practicing, rehearsing, and performing, if you enjoy it, the work can be fun and rewarding. It can feel busy or stressful at times, especially during shows, but I think it’s manageable.
Pay and job stability vary. Some jobs are stable, like teaching or arts administration. Performing jobs can be less stable at first and may involve freelance or contract work. Many people build stability by doing multiple types of work.
The job market is competitive, but opportunities exist for people who are flexible and willing to keep learning. Talking to teachers, college advisors, and students in these programs can help you decide. This path is attainable, especially if you plan and stay open to different opportunities.