THEATRE

Disciplinary Major or Minor - www.uwgb.edu/performarts

 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

Theatre graduates have been successful because this program provides a rigorous artistic/academic environment for the study and production of all forms of theatre. A balanced approach to classical, modern, experimental, musical, and children's theatre allows students to keep in touch with the traditions of the past, while looking to the future for new theatre forms.

 

Students pursuing the bachelor degree in Theatre will choose one of four areas of emphasis:

TIPS FROM THE PROFS:

(from Dr. Jeff Entwistle, Professor of Theatre)
Perhaps the most important thing to remember in the Theatre program is to "Live and play well with others." The program atmosphere is team oriented, where everyone works with and gets along with each other. This is reflective of the Theatre field as a whole also. If you plan on entering this field, you must learn to "Live and play well with others."

 

Connect with the Faculty Advisor in Theatre right away even if uncertain about your decision to major or minor as I can offer good advice that will take general education into account.  Also, don't just rely on STAR for advising.   Please stop in and see or e-mail the theatre advisor as each student situation can be quite different.  STAR only lists requirements and it does not give a sense of order to your study in terms of what is best to allow students to successfully develop and mature in the program.

 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MAJOR : 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MINOR :

Some majors that work well with the Theatre minor are Education, Communication and the Arts, Humanistic Studies, and Business Administration.

 

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MAJOR AT UWGB :

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MAJOR:

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MAJOR :

UW-Green Bay theatre graduates typically go on to graduate programs in acting, directing, or in design/technical theatre. Students may also find gainful employment in professional theatre by working in resident companies, children's theatre, community theatre, lm companies, and summer stock.

 

Use the following as an idea list, and remember that they represent some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider in Theatre.

 

Acting Coach, Actor, Actress, Advertising/Marketing Specialist, Agent, Announcer, Art Director, Broadcast Journalist, Business Manager, Casting Director, Copy Writer, Costume Designer, Critic, Director, Drama Coach, Equipment Operator, Exhibit/Display Designer, Instructor/Theater Arts, Lighting Designer, Make-up Artist, Media Planner, Model, Narrator, Playwright, Producer, Prop Manager, Radio/TV Announcer, Rigger, Scene Painter, Script Coach, Script Manager, Set Designer, Sound Designer, Stage Manager, Stunt Coordinator, Talent Manager, Theater Manager, Writer/Editor…

 

Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Then check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

 

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