<p>What else can you do with an MT degree? I know this can be asked of any degree. But, lets say you get an MT degree and cant find work in a theater. What else is there?</p>
<p>And if you have graduated from a conservatory with limited Liberal Arts Studies.....</p>
<p>I appreciate the help!!</p>
<p>There is a recent thread that talks about this. Posts 23 and 31 have links to a couple of really good articles.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1325719-back-up-plans-cant-take-drama.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1325719-back-up-plans-cant-take-drama.html</a></p>
<p>I think MT training would make a great foundation for further studies in Public Affairs.</p>
<p>With the exception of something very technical like Engineering, medicine or accounting, I can’t think of much you COULDN’T do with “just” an MT degree!</p>
<p>I have friends with BFA musical theatre degrees who have gone to medical school, law school, etc… :)</p>
<p>I don’t think there’s a clear answer to this question. Unfortunately, there are many other degrees - english, history, philosophy, psychology, etc. where without a masters or phd there are not that many doors open. I don’t think theatre has less options. Although, I might argue that many of these degrees might get a masters, and with some BFA programs, a masters might be hard if they have limited liberal arts credits. I’m just not thinking about all this at this point. If my daughter was someone who could be a doctor or a lawyer, I would have been pushing for that all along. She’s just not.</p>
<p>I have a friend who has an MFA in Acting and she is a corporate trainer. There are a lot of business nerds who are terrified- or who suck- at public speaking. We know our kids aren’t- they excel in presentations.</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply’s and allowing me to ask. This is a small worry, not a big one, as there are no “sure-things” in any degree. I have loved everyone my D has been involved with in theater since she was little so I am sure that will continue. I love this site…thanks for the support!!</p>
<p>Here is a link to an article on the SUNY-Fredonia music theater website. I found this enormously helpful in understanding the potential value of a MT degree.</p>
<p>[Skills</a> of a Theatre Major | SUNY Fredonia](<a href=“http://www.fredonia.edu/department/theatredance/jobs.asp]Skills”>http://www.fredonia.edu/department/theatredance/jobs.asp)</p>
<p>In my own little slice of the world (politics) I always keep an eye out for music majors when they apply. In my office in Washington we once had 5 musicians, and three music degrees, out of 7 people. </p>
<p>The new economy has lots of great opportunities for artists; many more opportunities than in the past.</p>
<p>Our neighbor is an imagineer at Disney World. It took her a long time to get a full-time position. She is an MT grad.</p>