Career and Enrichment Resources


Alphabetical Listing of Careers related to Dramatic Studies (from UofT Career Centre):

 

  • Advertising
  • Administrative Assistant*
  • Agent*
  • Arts Administrator*
  • Association Manager*
  • Business Manager
  • Box Office Manager
  • Casting Director*
  • Communications Specialist*
  • Executive Director
  • Event Planner*
  • Fine Arts Manager
  • Fundraiser*
  • House Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist*
  • Lawyer*
  • Managing Director
  • Media Relations
  • Development Director
  • Marketing Director
  • Personal Manager
  • Performing Arts Publicist
  • Press Director
  • Producer*
  • Project Manager
  • Producing Director
  • Production Assistant
  • Publicist
  • Public Relations Specialist*
  • Recreation Director*
  • Talent Manager
  • Theatrical Press Agent
  • Volunteer Manager*
  • Historian*
  • Advertising Copywriter*
  • Director of Photography*
  • Radio/Television Program Director*

  • Elementary School Teacher*
  • High School Teacher*
  • Professor*
  • Drama Instructor
  • Drama/Speech Coach
  • Vocal Coach
  • Singing Teacher
  • Counsellor
  • Drama Therapist*
  • Movement Instructor
  • Dance Teacher
  • Personal Trainer
  • Nutritionist
  • Community Worker*
  • Religious Worker*
  • Personal Trainer*
  • Massage Therapist*
  • Fitness Instructor*
  • Early Childhood Education*
  • Corporate Trainer*
  • Educational Assistant*
  • Librarian*
  • Motivational Speaker*
  • Music Teacher*
  • Choreographer/Dance Instructor*

  • Actor*
  • Announcer*
  • Art Director*
  • Director*
  • Stage Manager
  • Technical Director
  • Set Designer*
  • Costume Designer*
  • Hairstylist*
  • Makeup Artist*
  • Magician*
  • Lighting Technician*
  • Sound Designer
  • Property Designer
  • Carpenter/Scenic Artist
  • Special Effects Technician*
  • Rigger
  • Electrician*
  • Broadcast Technician
  • Musician*
  • Casting Director*
  • Editor*
  • Film Editor*
  • Critic*
  • Technical Writer*
  • Playwright
  • Production Assistant
  • Production Woodworker*
  • Camera Operator*
  • Film/TV Crew
  • Dancer*
  • Journalist
  • Interviewer
  • TV/Radio Reporter
  • TV/Radio Host or Personality
  • Extra
  • Voice Over Artist
  • Announcer
  • Circus Performer
  • Comedian
  • Stunt person
  • Lighting Technician*
  • Model*
  • Audio-Visual Technician*
  • Artist*
  • Broadcast Technician*
  • Composer*
  • Comedian*
  • Dancer*
  • Film and TV Crew*
  • Magician*
  • Singer*

Many independent artists employ themselves, and enjoy working in multiple disciplines this way. Look out for government programs and grants that support young entrepreneurs. To gain experience in being your own boss and working with others to create your own work, consider forming a Theatre Company or a Summer Camp.