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Potential Theatre Jobs

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:

  • Artistic Director
  • Producer
  • Director
  • Musical Director
  • Dramaturgy
  • Playwright
  • Actor
  • Choreographer
  • Fight Choreographer
  • Teache/Professor
  • Stage Manager
  • Scenic Designer
  • Scenic Artist
  • Master Carpenter
  • Scenic Carpenter
  • Rigger
  • Scenic Artist
  • Property Maker
  • Lighting Designer
  • Master Electrician
  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Stretcher
  • Dresser
  • Sound Designer
  • Sound Operator
  • Assistant Designer
  • Production Manager
  • Costume Supervisor
  • Magician
  • Drama Therapist
  • Business Manager
  • Publicity and Public Relations
  • Graphic Designer
  • House Manager
  • Box Office Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Agent
  • Mime
  • Critic
  • Filmmaker
  • Puppeteer
  • Script Manager
  • Stunt Coordinator
  • Talent Manager
  • Amusement Park Entertainer
  • Movie Theatre Manager
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Acting Coach
  • Booking Manager
  • Makeup Artist
  • Prop Manager
  • Script Coach
  • Stunt-Person
  • Talent Scout
  • Foley Artist
Doane College
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
800.333.6263
FAX: 402.826.8600