Research Guides: #Drama &amp; Theater: Careers & Majors

Majoring in Drama/Theater

Drama AA Degrees at Lone Star College

Theatre Careers

Drama Careers (LSC-Kingwood)
Lists career job titles for performing, supporting, and business sides of show business.
Backstage Magazine
Backstage's magazine caters to actors and performers with career advice, industry news, profiles, and more.
Entertainment Jobs and Internships
YouTube Channel - Working in Theatre
Curious about careers in theatre? Explore our Working in Theatre series, which offers a glimpse into the many different jobs in the field—in the words of the people who do them.

Theater Careers: A Realistic Guide by Tim Donahue; Jim Patterson
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Published: 2013
Theater Careers is designed to empower aspiring theatre professionals to make savvy, informed decisions through a concise overview of how to prepare for and find work in the theatre business.

The Theatre Podcast
It features both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters themselves. Hosted by Alan Seales, part of BroadwayPodcastNetwork.com.

Professional Societies

Drama Resources: Professional Organizations and Associations
The page from LSC-Kingwood contains a list of professional organizations that is helpful and informative to theatre majors.

What are these?

Professional societies/organizations are often the publishers of journals and books in the field, as well conference hosts.

Membership helps people stay current in their field and to network with your colleagues. Look for discounted rates for students -- and they may offer resources like career guidance, job listings, or even scholarships.