Career Questions tagged Theatre
How do I go about becoming an actor
Is it difficult being a professional actor/actress in this day-and-age?
I am a high school senior and am hoping to become a professional (paid) actress after I graduate college. I am planning on attending the University of North Dakota and majoring in Theatre Arts. But, will all that prepare me for 'the outside world'? How can it be done? #performing-arts #theatre...
Would taking a theater course help with voice acting?
#acting #art #theatre #theater #voiceactor #voice-actor I have no experience with acting or voice acting in general. Would it be helpful to take an acting...
What schooling did you take that helped with your career?
So much to do, so little time. What is it like to double major? Can I choose two unrelated majors, or do they have to be connected?
I have a lot of things that I'm interested in studying, but my top two are theatre and psychology. Crazy, right? Would it be possible for me to do both at the same time? #college #psychology #majors #career...
Where should I start to get a job?
This is my first time applying for a job I don't have much experience but I do know that I wanted to pursue a career in the performing arts where should I start? #first-job #theatre #help #job-applications #jobs #employment #performing-arts...
How does someone land a job on Broadway?
I work in technical theatre and I aspire to one day work on Broadway. After I earn my BFA I want to immediately start working. I want to know who to ask, who to call, who I need to know to land this dream job. I want to first just get a job running a show and prepping for shows and eventually...
#acting #actor #theatre #performing-arts #drama #broadway #techie #performance #theater
What secondary schools have the best or most acclaimed Technical Theatre Design and Production department
I plan on majoring in that field, I want a school that would grow my education instead of using my education as an excuse for free labor. I have a great standing knowledge on the matter, I want to earn expertise in this field. A school that starts with their student already knowing the basics....
#theater-production #stage-design #majoring-in-theatre #college #theatre #performing-arts #college-selection #design #drama #college-major #production #art #performance #theater
How can I access information about casting calls being held?
How to format your promptbook?
Another stage management question! So, I have recently finished stage managing my first show (Annie Jr.!) and it was awesome, my director/ teacher says I'm a natural. However, I ran into one key issue constantly. I don't know how to format my promptbook. I tried lots of different things but I...
#tech #promptbook #stagemanager #theater #theatretech #stagemanage #drama #theatre #arts
Insider tips and tricks for an aspiring stage manager?
I'm about to got to college to study theater and I am so excited! Right now, I'm setting my sights on being a stage manager, and it is a career that strikes me as having little tricks and things that can help me be more effective. I would love to know some for my future managing adventures! :)...
#management #theater #tips #drama #tricks #theatre #arts #stagemanaging
What's it like doing a theatre minor?
I'm an engineering major and I've recently realized that I really miss being involved in theatre - I used to do the plays in high school. I'm considering doing a theatre minor, but I don't know if it's going to do me any good since my career is probably not going to be related to theatre at...
What is a good minor to pair with Theater Arts?
I was looking to minor in Mass communications but some people have suggested I major in Mass Com and minor in Theater. What would you suggest? #theatre...
How can I pursue a dream in acting ?
I am currently a 12 grader and recently I discovered that I am very interested in an acting career but I don't really know how to start my way up to become an actor can any of you give any suggestions on how I should start? #acting #school #college-jobs #career #performing-arts #theater...
What classes in highschool should I take in order to be a musical choreographer.
I would like to be a musical theatre choreographer for shows and performances. #theatre #musical-theatre #dance #choreography #performing-arts...
What is a theater college like?
I ask this because I had no idea what it was going to be like going into high school knowing no one. The high school I went to for Freshmen year was a school the was for 6-12 grade so most people in my classes knew each other. I was lucky to go to a theater school so almost everyone was nice. I...
What is the best way to pay for college without a credit-worthy cosigner?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to pay for college. I am a theatre major, and I don't have a cosigner who has good enough credit. I am really looking for advice on scholarships/grants/etc.. Anything helps! #college #college-major #college-jobs...
#musical-theatre #first-generation-college-students #professional-development #student #loans #work-life-balance #student-loans #scholarships #film #theatre
Is it better to take a gap year after graduating college?
I am a sophomore in college, and I am just curious on the best way to saving money after graduation. This would be to prepare for the student loan burden. Would it be better to move back home and work a minimum wage job, or try and find a job in a big city that pays more? #college...
#musical-theatre #professional-development #work-life-balance #college-jobs #college-major #film #theatre
What are some good theater schools on the west side of America?
I am currently a freshman in High school and I'm very interested in the Performing Arts. I have been in several plays and musicals in the past three years and am wondering if there are interesting and fun theater schools near me! I am also wondering if those schools offer scholarships. #theatre...
#musical-theatre #college-admissions #college #college-near-me #scholarships
I'm in 7th grade. I'm interested in the career of Theater and arts. What skills do I need to improve in order to achieve my goal
What skills will help me to get better at theater and arts #theatre #arts #performing-arts #theater...
As a theatre major, what do you do post graduation?
I'm studying acting, and unfortunately the odds of success after graduation can be hit or miss. What the heck do I do after I graduate? Their are many questions on how to obtain a manager, agent, publicist, lawyer. And which one is the most important. It is so easy to be taken advantage of....
