Employers
Theater managers may work in a variety of employment settings including dinner theaters, regional theaters, large or small theaters, summer stock theaters, and university theaters. Some also work in theaters in hotels and casinos. There are also opportunities in theme parks such as Disneyworld, Disneyland, Dollywood, Six Flags, and many others. Other theater managers work in concert halls or other venues which put on an array of theatrical productions, concerts and other types of events.
Starting Out
Aspiring theater managers may find it easier to break in by locating positions as assistant theater managers of smaller theaters. Theater managers in these types of venues often leave for better jobs, so there is a greater chance of quickly moving up the career ladder. Your school's career services office may also be able to help you locate entry-level positions in theaters.
- Actors
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- Clowns
- Comedians
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- Dance School Owners and Managers
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- Musicians
- Non-Fungible Token Artists
- Playwrights
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- Singers
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- Stage Managers
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- Stunt Performers
- Talent Agents and Scouts
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