Theatre and Performance

When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Theatre and Performance, and find out about program requirements, courses, and the program faculty. 

Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Theatre and Performance major at Purchase College.

Career Possibilities

ACQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to write and speak clearly
• Analyze and interpret data
• Read accurately and analytically
• Critical thinking skills
• Understand institutional and cultural values
• Research and gathering information
• Measure media effects
• Attention to detail
• Synthesizing  information

CAREER TITLES

• Actor/Actress
• Costume Design
• Critic
• Director
• Drama Coach 
• Drama Therapist
• Educator
• Entertainment Writer
• Fine Arts Manager
• Marketing Assistant
• Personal Asst. to Director 
• Playwright
• Press Agent 
• Producer 
• Program Assistant
• Publicist
• Set Designer
• Script Supervisor
• Talent Agent
• Talent Representative 
• Theater Manager
• Theatrical Agent
• Ticket Sales Coordinator
• Wardrobe Supervisor
• Writer/Editor

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE

• Theaters
• Museums
• Libraries
• Educational  Institutions
• Publishing Houses
• Magazines/Newspapers
• Talent Agencies
• Non-Profit Organizations

CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS

www.dramatistsguild.com  - The Dramatists Guild of America
www.broadwayleague.com - The League of American Theatres and Producers
www.wgaeast.org - Writers Guild of America - East
www.dga.org - Directors Guild of America
www.playwritingopportunities.com  - Playwriting Links and Resources
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary

 JOB SEARCH LINKS

www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.entertainmentcareers.net - Internships and jobs in the media
www.playbill.com - Jobs in stage and theatre
www.mediabistro.com - Job and industry information in the media
www.creativehotlist.com - Site for the professional creative marketplace
www.backstagejobs.com - Source for behind-the-scenes jobs in the Live Entertainment Industry
www.tcg.org  (ARTSEARCH) - Theatre Communications Group's job search site (call x6370 for username/password)
www.shubertorganization.com/organization/jobs.asp - Jobs at the Shubert Organization's 17 Broadway theatres

• Career Opportunities in Theatre and Performing Arts
• Dramatists Sourcebook
• Theatre Directory
• Great Jobs for Theater Majors
• Career Opportunities in Writing
• Opportunities in Entertainment Careers

Please visit the following majors pages for additional resources:  Acting and Dramatic Writing 

Updated 11/11