Employers of Drama, Theater & Visual Arts majors in IA

Actors

Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. Actors work in various settings, including production studios, theaters, and theme parks, or on location. Work assignments are usually short, ranging from 1 day to a few months. Many actors enhance their skills through formal dramatic education, and long-term training is common. The median hourly wage for actors was $17.49 in May 2017. Employment of actors is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth in the motion picture industry will stem from continued strong demand for new movies and television shows.

Producers and Directors

Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. Producers and directors work under a lot of pressure, and many are under stress to finish their work on time. Work hours for producers and directors can be long and irregular. Most producers and directors have a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in motion picture, TV, or theater production, working as an actor, a film and video editor, or a cinematographer, or in another, related occupation. The median annual wage for producers and directors was $71,620 in May 2017. Employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Job growth in the motion picture and video industry is expected to stem from strong demand from the public for more movies and television shows, as well as an increased demand from foreign audiences for U.S.-produced films.

Set and Exhibit Designers

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles. The median annual wage for set and exhibit designers was $53,090 in May 2017.

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Company City State
Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Des Moines Community Playhouse
City of Davenport
Rivercenter Adler Theatre
Division of Performing Arts
Department of Dance
City of Davenport
Junior Theater
Venuworks of Cedar Rapids, L.L.C.
McGrath Amphitheatre
The Funny Bone Comedy Club of Des Moines Inc
Funny Bone Comedy Club & Rest
River Center Adler Theatre
City Circle Acting Company
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Inc.
FAIRFIELD ARTS & CONVENTION CE
Ballet Nebraska
American Midwest Ballet
Story Theater Company
The Old Creamery Theatre Company
Coralville Center For The Performing Arts
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA
Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Pace / Hoff Center
Iowa Teleproduction Center, Inc.
Screenscape Studios
Rue21, Inc.
Rue 21
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids Inc
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Bow & Arrow Communications, Inc.
Bow & Arrow Productions
Waterloo Community Playhouse, Inc.
BLACK HAWK CHILDRENS THEATRE
The Temple For Performing Arts
Mirrorbox Theatre
Grundy Center Theatre Association, Inc.
Center Theater
Woody's Performing Arts and Theater Company
Woody's Show Club
Phoenix Theatres Dubuque, LLC
Broadway Corporation
Ankeny Dance & Performing Arts Academy, Inc.
Sunset Community Theatre, Inc.
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.
The Metropolitan Opera House LLC
Southwest Iowa Theatre Group Inc
Xbk, LLC
Oskaloosa Entertainment, Inc.
Junior Theatre, Inc.
Lake Mills Entertainment, Inc.
Lake Shore Entertainment Inc
Revival Theatre Company
Okoboji Summer Theatre
Ames Community Theater of Recreation Service Inc
A C T O R S
Kimberly BMW of Davenport
Winterset Cidery, LLC
Dewitt Operahouse Theatre, LLC
Performing Arts Pre-School
Jdj Performing Arts For Music, LLC
Fridley Theatres Washington, IA
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Opera House Preservation Committee
Brad Derry Maquoketa Ford
Urbandale Community Theatre, Ltd.
Urbandale Community Theatre
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