Careers in Drama

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in drama? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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If you love the theatre and the stage, a career in drama may be for you. A career in drama involves a lot more than acting, and a few of those possibilities include:

Directing: Directing the productions that come to life on stage
Stage management: Organizing a theatrical production
Costumes and makeup: Creating the costumes and makeup that the actors wear on stage
Arts administration: Coordinating an aspect of an arts organization, often a non-profit
Drama education: Teaching drama at a school or community center
Voice acting: Providing voices that appear in cartoons and video games

You may also be interested in a career behind the scenes of entertainment, television, or film. The education needed to get started in one of these positions varies. While you need a bachelor’s degree for most administrative and educational positions, you can get started without a degree for some of the hands-on positions. However, the education will provide you with more background and training.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Drama

Story Pirates - Story Pirates is a non-profit that pairs “experienced teachers with talented artists to collaborate with schools and community organizations."

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French Institute Alliance Française - If you love French culture, then a career with French Institute Alliance Française would be a perfect fit.

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - Lincoln Center is "the world’s leading performing arts center," and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is the organization that runs it. They're hiring.

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Center for Puppetry Arts - Do you love puppets? If so, you might want to consider a career at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

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Symphony Space - Symphony Space's employment page only has internships listed, but there’s a Production Coordinator for Performing Arts Programs posting on Idealist.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - If you’d like to have a job giving money away (not Ed McMahon style though), then you should check out The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Jobs page on Idealist.

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The Second City - If you can walk your way through an improv skit and get some laughs, then a job interview should be a piece of cake. Especially if it's with Second City.

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VEE Corporation - VEE Corporation is a completely different kind of marketing company, which means that their job offerings are especially unique.

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Brooklyn Academy of Music - If you’d like to be part of BAM’s History, then check out their Jobs page or their job postings on Idealist.

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The New 42nd Street - With those changing goals come the opportunity for jobs with The New 42nd Street, a theater revitalization non-profit in New York City.

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Arena Stage - Arena Stage has a number of job opportunities for the drama enthusiasts in the crowd. The most interesting opportunity is Audience Development Manager.

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