Stage Production Workers

Advancement opportunities vary according to the type of work performed. Workers advance by moving to different theaters where they handle greater responsibilities associated with more complicated productions. Those who develop good reputations in the industry may be sought out by other employers to do similar jobs in new settings.

Costume designers can work on larger theatrical productions or for television production companies. Alternatively, they may establish independent consulting firms and work for a variety of clients.

Competition for the best positions is so strong that many workers remain in the same job and consider salary increases as evidence of their success.