What Can You Do With a Degree in Theater?

A degree in theater offers a versatile range of career options. While finding a job after graduating is not guaranteed, pairing your degree with at least one theater-related internship and experience in the field (for example, volunteering or teaching drama) will put you in a better position after graduation.

Students who major in theater pursue professional acting, directing, theater history and criticism, playwriting, design, theater technology, theater management, voice acting, theater studies (education), drama therapy, creative drama, and arts administration. Occupations that require an advanced degree include managing director, college professor, theater librarian, and arts council director.

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Top Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the theater B.F.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:

  • Art/New York
  • BRIC Arts Media
  • HBO
  • Kings Theater
  • La MaMa Experimental Theatre
  • Lincoln Center Theater
  • Netflix
  • New York Theater Workshop
  • Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
  • Signature Theater
  • The Public Theater

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On-Campus Resources

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

  • The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
  • You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
  • HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
  • Michael Sarrao is the liaison to the School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

Theater Department Resources

  • Make sure you read all departmental e-mails for career-related announcements.
  • Look to the bulletin boards around the department offices for events, resources, and opportunities to get involved.
  • Visit the Department of Theater website, Facebook Page, Instagram Page and YouTube Channel to stay updated on current activities, resources, events, and opportunities.

Off-Campus Resources

  • LinkedIn – You can gain a lot more information by reviewing the profiles of Brooklyn College graduates with a degree in theater. Join the Brooklyn College alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and career progression.
  • Backstage – A job listing service that focuses on all behind-the-scenes jobs in live entertainment.
  • Entertainment Careers – Entertainment Careers focuses on job listing and internships that range across the entire entertainment industry.
  • League of Resident Theatres – Provide links to internships and jobs for each of the 75 LORT Member Theatres.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts – NYFA connects artists to job and internship postings, funding opportunities, professional development training, and various online resources.
  • Playbill – Also known as Broadway’s #1 Job Site, Playbill connects artists to jobs in acting, internships, administrative, design, technical, and all other stage employment.
  • Playwrights Center – Provides artists professional development courses, fellowships, and events.
  • Showbiz Jobs – Search engine for various jobs in the entertainment industry.

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