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Major Overview for Directing and Theatrical Production

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Overview for Directing and Theatrical Production

A program that prepares individuals to manage the planning, design, preparation, and production of plays and other theatrical entertainment programs. Includes instruction in theatrical design, program management, dramatic production, rehearsal management, personnel management and casting, actor coaching, directing concepts and techniques, theater history, scene work, script interpretation, business management, marketing, public relations, and communications skills.

Careers for Directing and Theatrical Production Majors

A major in Directing and Theatrical Production is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Directing and Theatrical Production

Top 11 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Directing and Theatrical Production among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
21
(11.1%)
Highly Selective$42,665
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
7
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$38,781
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
5
(2.8%)
Moderately Selective$29,910
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
3
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$29,478
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
3
(0.4%)
Highly Selective$47,930
Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
2
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$31,324
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
2
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$22,200
Emerson College
Boston, MA
2
(0.2%)
Highly Selective$39,498
Emory and Henry College
Emory, VA
1
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$30,690
Boston University
Boston, MA
1
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$47,208
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.