Careers and Graduate Success in Theatre

Recent graduates have moved into a variety of career options using their theatre majors:
- Jenna Hyde '15, Stage Management Intern at B Street Theatre in Sacremento, California
- Matthew Stoffel '15, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Monstrous Little Theatre and Creative Content Specialist at 9 Clouds in Sioux Falls
- Grant Hooyer '13, Marketing Representative at The National Theatre for Children in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Bob Wendland '10, Arts Education Program Coordinator at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls
- Jacinta Sutphin '10, Actress in California, Front of House for Shotgun Players in Berkeley, California
- Sean McCain '09, Freelance AEA Stage Manager in New York
- Amanda Berg '05, English and drama teacher at Harrisburg School District
In addition to following your passions and talents by growing as a theatre artist, you’ll develop the following traits and qualities to help set you above your competition in the job-market:
- Increased oral communication skills
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- The ability to work cooperatively
- The ability to work independently
- Time-management skills
- Increased personal initiative
- The ability to learn quickly
- Enhanced adaptability
- The ability to work under pressure
- A healthy self-image
- Self-discipline
- Dedication
- Leadership skills
- Self-confidence