PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, AND AUDITION LISTINGS
- Backstage
- Theatrical Index
- TCG: Theatre Communications Group
- American Theatre Magazine
- ArtSearch
- Howlround
SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS
In between classes and rehearsals (as well as getting rest!), take a look at the info below about professional groups and resources to keep you informed about the field and opportunities. When using these resources, it’s important to make sure the organization:
- Has an active membership
- Is timely and provides relevant advice and job opportunities
- Is up on industry trends and actively contributes to the field
Below are a few great examples:
- American Association of Community Theatre
- American Theatre Wing
- Actors’ Fund of America
- American Theater Web
- Art Presenters
- Arts Edge
- Art Jobs
- Backstage Daily
- Use Backstage to view their Call Sheet for details and contact info for managers, casting directors, talent agents, and production companies. Be sure to check out their resources on demo reels as well!
- International Society for the Performing Arts Foundation
- Internet Broadway Database
- Internet Theatre Database
- Mandy Film & TV Casting
- Playbill Jobs & Internships
- StageSource
- The Producer’s Perspective
- Virtual Library for Theatre and Drama
- TheatreReels.com (Created by an Alum)
UNIONS, GUILDS, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Actors’ Equity Association
- American Guild of Musical Artists
- Association of Talent Agents
- Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers
- Costume Society of America
- Dramatists Guild of America
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
- Music Publishers Association
- National Alliance for Musical Theatre
- Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
- Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
- Stage Managers Association
- Theatre Communications Group
- United Scenic Artists
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology
- Writer’s Guild of America
THEATRE EDUCATORS
- American Alliance for Theatre & Education
- Association for Theatre in Higher Education
- Boston.com (“Education/Training” category)
- Carney Sandoe & Associates
- Top School Jobs
- MA Dept. of Education
- MA Educational Theater Guild
- National Association of Independent Schools
- School Spring
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
PARALLEL CAREERS & SIDE JOBS
Other jobs for Theater Artists
- Acting Apprentice
- Choreographer
- Performing Arts Teacher
- Arts Therapy
- Photographer
- Marketing/PR
- Directing
- Agent
- Casting Director
Side jobs for Theater Artists
- Administrative Temp Work
- Personal Trainer
- Pilates/Yoga Instructor
- Dog Walker
- Childcare
- Modeling
- Catering
- Hospitality