What Can I Do With a Major In Theatre?

UGA Specific Information for Theatre

Theatre students, driven by a love for stage and screen, gain hands-on experience making plays, film, and animation projects – while studying these art forms in-depth – in front of an audience or camera, behind the scenes, in the director’s chair, on the design team, and in the critic’s corner. Many students seek more advanced training and study in their main areas of interest, while others may aim for a bigger picture or wide variety of experience that could include a second major, a minor, or a certificate program. 

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Class of 2025 Career Outcomes for Theatre*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Organizations:

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Get involved and build your resume early.  Join LinkedIn to start builiding your network. Consider internships and volunteer opportunities to demonstrate work ethic and experience through-out your resume. Join student organizations that fit your interests and career goals.  Also, consider informational interviews of professionals within your field.  Visit the career center website or career guide for more information about informational interviewing including questions to ask. 

Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.   

  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee-generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.   

  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.  

  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.   

  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.    

  • Big Interview  – Use Big Interview to get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific industry, job and experience level. 

Employment Websites

Possible Job Titles: The Art Career Project 

Film, Television, and Commercial Production Database

General: 

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)   

  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)  

Job Boards: 

Theatres:

Festivals:

National Black Arts Festival  

Glimmerglass Festival 

Oregon Shakespeare Festival 

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival 

 

Workshop & Acting Classes:

Catapult Acting Studio

Georgia Industries Workshops 

Athens Creative Theatre

Casting Society Cares

 

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2025 Theatre Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Aurora Theater Performance Apprentice
Hyundai Motor Group Office Administrator
Reformed University Fellowship RUF Intern
Universal Orlando Resort Assistant Stage Manager
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2025 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2025 Theatre Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Central Georgia Technical College *
Georgia State University Film Studies, MFA
University of Bonn Islamic Archaeology, MA
* denotes no responses received.

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