Studying Theatre in College: What You Need to Know

Interested in pursuing theatre in college? Learn about auditions and admission, theatre curricula, degree options, and so much more with this comprehensive guide!

by Dr. Brian Sajko
Vice President of Enrollment Management, Stephens College

Last Updated: Oct 24, 2023

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Unique Careers for Visual Arts Students

Art inspires us and takes us to new places. It helps us see the beauty in the world and feeds the soul. It also happens to be a very hard field to get into…if you don’t know where to look.

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Performing Arts Majors and Potential Jobs

Art in its many forms, all those things of beauty for beauty’s sake, may not bring home the bacon all the time, but they certainly nourish the soul. Here we explore the most mainstream avenues of the arts and the …

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Behind the Scenes: Backstage Majors and Careers in Theater

From directing to costume design, there are tons of career options off stage (and beyond).

by Caroline Potts

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2023

Theater: where people from all over the world come together to bring writing to life. Of course, …

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4 Career Lessons from Janelle Monáe

The multitalented singer, songwriter, actor, performer, producer, and activist Janelle Monáe has had a busy quarantine. In addition to fighting food insecurity amid the Covid-19 pandemic and starring in the second season of Amazon's Homecoming, the eight-time Grammy-nominated artist was …

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4 Music Careers for Non-Musicians

When you think about careers in music, you likely think about musicians. However, there are many music careers that don't require mastery of a musical instrument. So, if you love music and want to build a career in or around …

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Interview with an Artist

I consider myself to be an artist. I’ve been an artist for most of my life, but I would only consider it to have been my job for the past two years. That was when I sold my first painting.

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Is an Entry Level Job in Performing Arts Your Goal?

While working in the entertainment industry may seem exciting, like anything else work goes into it.  The following post discusses a path to one day landing an entry level job in performing arts.

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Say Cheese (to a Career in Photography)

Q: I am one year out of college and have always had an interest in photography, but have never really let myself seriously consider it as a career. My absolute dream job would be to work for National Geographic or …

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9 Jobs You Can Get With an Art History Degree (and the Skills You Can Take to Any Role)

An art history major is ostensibly about the study of fine art, sculpture, architecture, painting, decoration, and other forms of artistic expression throughout history. But it’s actually so much more than that. “The magical thing about art history is how …

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