Careers in theatre and performance

Theatre and performance is all about putting on a show. Whether through acting, comedy, dance, magic, circus acts or music, performing artists often use a combination of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle to tell a story.

But there’s more to theatre and performance than the people on stage. The range of careers in the industry is incredibly broad. You could work as a production or stage manager, a lighting or audio technician, set designer, stage crew, director, producer or arts facilitator.

Your career could see you work in local government organisations, at youth arts companies, in schools or with independent production companies.

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Graduate career ready

In association with State Theatre Company South Australia, Flinders Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance) will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue a fulfilling career in theatre and performance.

You’ll learn how to create an innovative performance event from start to finish. You’ll gain broad skills in production, business skills, marketing and promotion, planning and more.

Flinders close links with industry will expose you to an array of industry experts, and ensure you have the opportunity to develop a professional network. You’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of the performing arts and how the industry operates.

Develop transferable skills

Seeing a task through from concept to delivery, and working with a range of stakeholders is extremely important in any career.

Flinders Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance) will teach you to think creatively and strategically, and help you develop business capabilities and the practical skills required for success in a variety of roles in the creative and cultural industries.

You don’t have to know the exact direction your career will take. Whether you want to work on the stage, behind the scenes or develop skills that are in demand across a variety of industries, Flinders Bachelor of Creative Industries (Theatre and Performance) will prepare you for success.

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