Theatre

The Theatre Department now offers three distinct minors all designed to deepen the student’s appreciation of the theatre as an art form within the context of a liberal arts education.  Coursework in all minors provides students with a foundation for theatre appreciation, focusing on the art and craft of theatre making.  The Theatre Department also provides the University with a variety of general education courses in theatre designed to expand appreciation of, and future participation in, theatre. Students interested in performance opportunities should contact one of the amateur theatre groups on campus: E-52, Harrington Theatre Arts, or Khulumani Theatre Troupe.

PERFORMANCE STUDIES MINOR

The Performance Studies Minor is designed for those students who are interested in learning about the performance areas of the theatre – acting, voice, speech, movement, and other related subjects – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed coursework of a minor.  

THEATRE PRODUCTION MINOR

The Theatre Production Minor is designed for those students who are interested in learning about the production areas of the theatre – scenery, lighting, properties, sound, costuming, stage management, and other related subjects – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed course work of a minor.

THEATRE STUDIES MINOR

The Theatre Studies Minor is designed for those students who are interested in a variety of areas of the theatre – performance, production, history, directing, and other related subjects – and who desire the opportunity to explore these areas through the prescribed course work of a minor. 

These minors replace the Theatre Production major. To learn more about the minors in Theatre, contact Professor Allan Carlsen, Undergraduate Theatre Advisor and Coordinator, Theatre Department, 413 Academy Street, Newark, DE 19716, or email at acarlsen@udel.edu.

Sample Job Titles

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 150 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

Some Employers of Theatre Minors

*newspapers/magazines         
*theaters              
*colleges/universities
*motion picture studios       
*radio/television      
*public relations firms
*advertising firms            
*business & industry   
*industrial studios
*telecommunications organizations

Other Sources of Information

American Association of Community Theatre
www.aact.org

Alliance for Women in Media
www.allwomeninmedia.org/

ArtSEARCH (contact udcareers@udel.edu for the username and password)
www.tcg.org/artsearch/index.cfm

Job Bank/Television Industry Database
http://jobbank.emmyonline.org

Job Listings and Internships for Entertainment Careers
www.entertainmentcareers.net

National Association of Broadcasters
www.nab.org

Public Relations Society of America, Inc.    
www.prsa.org

Screen Actors Guild
www.sag.org

Showbiz Jobs.com
www.showbizjobs.com

Theater Musicians Association
www.afm-tma.org

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Resources for Finding Employment

Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts (CSE 40)
• Careers in Focus - Performing Arts (CSE 41)
• U.S. Directory of Entertainment Employers (CSE 42)
• Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers (CSE 43)
• Opportunities in Acting Careers (CSE 45)
• Great Jobs for Film Majors (CSE 46)
• Great Jobs for Theater Majors (CSE 47)
• Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types (CSE 49)
• 100 Careers in Film and Television (CSE 185)
• Career Opportunities in Television, Cable, Video and Multimedia (CSE 190)
• Opportunities in Television and Video Careers (CSE 195)
• Opportunities in Broadcasting Careers (CSE 216)
• Careers in Communications (CSE 220)
• Careers for Talkative Types & Others With the Gift of Gab (CSE 593)
• Careers for Class Clowns & Other Engaging Types (CSE 596)
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 & GE 30)
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information, and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)