Praise for the previous edition:
...highly recommended. - Choice
From actors and choreographers to playwrights and casting directors, the entertainment industry offers a wide variety of career options. For those who wish to appear on stage as well as those who prefer to work behind the scenes, Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts, Third Edition profiles more than 70 jobs in all branches of theater and the performing arts.
Each entry provides detailed information on salary ranges, employment and advancement prospects, and job duties. All material has been updated to reflect the latest changes in the industry, new trends, and current salary and employment information. The appendixes have been completely reviewed and updated, and two new profiles have been added—celebrity personal assistant and vocal coach.
Career profiles include:
- Actor/actress
- Booking agent
- Casting director
- Celebrity personal assistant
- Costume designer
- Drama coach
- Playwright
- Theatrical press agent
- Vocal Coach
- and more.