To study theatre and its various disciplines is to study the story of human experience from the most basic idea to the most complex performances of many ideas. The mission of the department is to introduce students to the idea that performance and performance history is rooted in the relationship that humanity has to God and His world. Studies include a survey of theatre history which includes workshops in design, movement and performance, as well as performance which challenges students to explore human physicality in relationship to other people. Vocal work arises naturally out of this. The study of history, text, writing and directing extend naturally from this beginning.
Skills Developed As a Theatre Arts Major
- Knowledge of Theatre History
- Imagination & Creativity
- Strong Communication skills
- Spontaneity
- Basic Reading, Writing and Editing skills
- Attention to Detail
- Interpretive Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Appreciation of Aesthetics
- Presentation, Public Speaking Skills
Sample Fields of Work and Career Titles
| Acting Coach |
Producer |
| Actor |
Human Resource Specialist |
| Actress |
Playwright |
| Admissions Director |
Narrator |
| Advertising/Marketing |
Foreign Correspondent |
| Agent |
Tourism Director |
| Amusement Park Entertainer |
Training & Development Dir |
| Animal-Talent Coordinator |
Director |
| Announcer |
Critic |
| Art Director |
Mediator |
| Broadcast Journalist |
Drama Coach |
| Business Manager |
Negotiator/Mediator |
| Casting Director |
Video Store Manager |
| Communication Technology |
Equipment Operator |
| Community Affairs Officer |
Movie Theatre Manager |
| Copy Writer |
Development/Fund Raiser |
| Costume Designer |
Customer Service Manager |
| Exhibit/Display Designer |
Media Salesperson |
| Sound Designer |
Media Planner |
| Script Coach |
Writer/Editor |
| Script Manager |
Video Store Manager |
| Special Events Coordinator |
Make-up Artist |
| Impersonator |
Scene Painter |
| Instructor, Theatre Arts |
Sales Representative |
| Prop Manager |
Lighting Operator |
| Public Affairs Officer |
Radio/TV Announcer |
| Labor Relations Specialist |
Lighting Designer |
| Stunt Coordinator |
Theatre Manager |
| Talent Scout |
Tour Guide |
| Draftsman |
Set Designer |
| Public Relations Specialist |
Ticket Sales Coordinator |
| Lobbyist |
Talent Manager |
A Sample of Redeemer Theatre Arts Majors' Career Titles
Technical Production Manager, Meeting House, Oakville
Entrepreneur, Free Trade Coffee/Red Hill Coffee Trade, Hamilton
Director/Actor, Dry Bones Theatre Company, Ontario
Registrar, The Rosebud School of Performing Arts, Rosebud, Alberta
Theatre Technician, Brookstone Theatre, Toronto
Director, One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre, Calgary
Artistic Director, Ghost River Theatre, Calgary
Office Assistant, Open Door Music, Hamilton
Freelance Theatre Technician, Hamilton
Theatre Arts Teacher, Fraser Valley Christian High, Surrey BC
Store Supervisor, Rogers Communications
Casting Assistant, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas
Voice Teacher, Humber College and Stratford Festival Theatre
Development Director, Kids Alive International, Cambridge