Potential Employment in Theatre, Film, or Television
Doane theatre department's philosophical approach is to honestly prepare its students for work in the "industry" with professors who still currently work in the "business" and understand the flexible nature a successful theatre career. A theatre degree offers a wide range of stimulating and rewarding career opportunities. Theatre majors are creative individuals with a wealth of problem-solving and communication skills that are attractive to future employers. Written and interpersonal communication, teamwork and collaborative work ethics plus a high degree of organizational abilities are the attractive skill sets our majors bring to the job market. 
- Performance alumni in all major markets in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles
- Recent graduates are employed by: Chicago's Second City, Balitmore's Center Stage, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Berkshire Theatre Festival, NBC News, Fulton Theatre, Prather Family Dinner Theatres (Dutch Apple Theatre, Broadway Palm, and Broadway Palm West), Baton Rouge Children’s Theatre, About Face Theatre Company, Little Theatre on the Square, American Player’s Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, cruise lines, Niagara University, University of Nebraska, University of Iowa, and The Public Theatre.
- Doane graduates are employed in such positions as: directors, actors, producers, professors, drama teachers, stage managers, business managers, set designers, sound designers, and costume designers.
Here is a list of the many possibilities for you in the entertainment industry: