»B.A. in Theatre

The B.A. in Theatre has two areas of interest that students can focus upon: Technology and Theatre Studies.  An emphasis on Technology is designed for students who wish to specialize in skills and hands-on experiences in a career behind the scenes in theatre and media.  There is a focus upon drafting, stagecraft, design and advanced technology.  The emphasis on Theatre Studies is designed for students who are interested in acting as well as various other opportunities in theatre including producing, stage management, dramaturgy and other theatre topics.

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Possible Occupations

• Actor/Actress
• Admissions Director
• Advertising/Marketing Director
• Announcer
• Art Director
• Booking Manager
• Box Office Sales
• Broadcast Journalist
• Business Manager
• Casting Director
• Community Affairs Officer
• Copywriter
• Costume Designer
• Critic
• Development/Fund Raiser
• Director
• Draftsman
• Drama Coach
• Drama Therapist
• Dramaturgy
• Equipment Operator
• Exhibit/Display Designer
• Facilities Manager
• Film Editor
• Theatre Arts Instructor
• Lighting Designer/Operator
• Media Planner
• Negotiator/Mediator
• Playwright
• Producer
• Program Assistant
• Public Affairs Office
• Public Relations Specialist
• Radio/TV Announcer
• Scene Painter
• Script Coach/Manager
• Set/Sound Designer
• Special Events Coordinator
• Stage Manager
• Stagecraft
• Talent Manager
• Talent Scout
• Theater Manager
• Ticket Sales Coordinator
• Writer/Editor

Additional Resources about career and internship opportunities are available on the Department of Theatre Homepage.

Professional Associations

• ATHE
• American Society for Theatre Research
• Outdoor Theatre
• University/Resident Theatre Association
• AACT
• International Playback Theatre Network
• USITT
• SAG
• Theatre Communications Group
• Theatre Bay Area
• The Shakespeare Society
• Southeastern Theatre Conference Inc.
• Southwest Theatre & Film Association
• Educational Theater Association
• American Cinema Editors
• The American Society of Cinematographers
• Directors Guild of America
• Writers Guild of America, West
• Tar Heel Films
• Actors’ Equity Association
• American Society of Theatre Consultants
• National Association of Schools of Theatre
• League of Professional Theatre Women

Chapman Organizations

• Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA)
• Chapman on Broadway
• Coalition of Artistic Students in Theatre
• The Players’ Society
• United States Institute of Theatre Technology-Chapman University Chapter

Links and Resources

Explore careers in the performing arts

• Performing Arts Career Guide

Study acting, theatre, dance or music!

• Performing Arts Schools

Jobs, auditions, volunteer, internships & fellowships

• The Shakespeare Theatre

Community, education, news & resources for cinematographers

• Cinematography.com

10 Ways being a theatre major prepared me for success

• Success with Theater

Academy of Motion Pictures

• Oscars.org

Television academy

• Emmys.com

American Film Institute

• AFI.com

Artist, events, and venues in Orange County, CA

• Performing Arts in Orange County

The official website of the Broadway theatre

• The Broadway League

202 tips in 19 categories

• Acting Tips

Theatre newspaper

• Playbill

Entertainment job and internship listings

• Entertainmentcareers.net

Advancing live theatre and dance

• Theatre Development Fund

 

North Carolina Film Office

 

• NC Film Office

International Film Festival

• River Run Film Festival

Wake Forest University

• Reynolda Film Festival

The official showbiz directory updated daily

• ShowBiz Ltd

Find your dream job today

• 4 Entertainment Jobs

TVjobs.com

• TV Jobs-Broadcast Employment Services

Non-profit public effort to support the performing arts

• Sutter Performing Arts Association

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