Theater Jobs

Break a leg with jobs in theater
By Shannon Tani Theater jobs are a great way to work outside of an office situation. In most cases, you never know what's going to happen next and many people like this type of work environment. It's more exciting.

There are both movie theater jobs and live action theater jobs. Both are desirable and fairly competitive. However, live theater employment usually provides for more hands-on types of positions, such as set building and costume design.

If you want to get started in a theater career:

1. Network to make connections. Many people who have theater positions start to have a certain group of people that they like working with. These same groups move from play to plan, all working together. It is a sure way to get more steady employment.

2. Production jobs in theater, such as set building, are not as steady as jobs relating to the business end of production, such as marketing.

3. Start with small jobs in the theater. You may want to volunteer your time at a local theater in order to gain the experience necessary to get better positions. Experience is always a positive when people make hiring decisions.

Find jobs in the movie theaters near you

If you live near a movie theater, you may be able to use your skills to get a great job there. While entry level positions may just be ticket or concession sales, there are higher level positions available as well, such as managerial and marketing positions.
Try:  EmploymentGuide.com allows you upload your resume and contact information to easily apply for movie theater attendant jobs. You may have better luck with higher-level positions by viewing the available jobs listed at Simply Hired.

Start your career in theater with production jobs at your local theater

Production jobs are a great way to work for live theater companies without the publicity and competition that comes with being an actor or actress. Any theater production needs many people working behind the scenes in order to produce a great play.
Try:  BackstageJobs.com lists many design and technical positions in the theater. Artslynx International Art Resource also shows jobs throughout the country.

Keep the books balanced with business employment in theater

There is more to productions than glitz and glamour. Theaters need to have people with business minds to make sure that there is a positive cash flow and everyone is paid.
Try:  Juju lists several business-related positions available in theaters around the country. Playbill is perhaps one of the most respected magazines in theater. They also list jobs.

• If you're looking for theater careers in design, make sure that you have a portfolio that showcases your work, including pictures when possible This will help hiring managers to decide if you are the right person for the job.