Performance & Production Arts

Performance &

Production Arts

Careers in Performing Arts and Theatre Operations

If you dream of being on the stage or traveling the world in the entertainments industry, then a career in performing arts could be for you. The Creative industry forms a huge part of our culture from theatre and musicals to opera and ballet. This diverse sector offers lots of different opportunities for creative and talented individuals.

Careers: ❱ Actor ❱ Singer ❱ Dancer ❱ Choreographer ❱ Director ❱ Stage Manager ❱ Lighting Designer and Operator ❱ Sound Operator ❱ Stage Crew and Theatre Technician ❱ Teacher ❱ Events Manager

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Actors, Entertainers and Presenters Average salary - £24,292

Dancers and Choreographers Average salary - £24,292

Arts Officers, Producers and Directors Average salary - £29,759

Event Manager Average salary - £32,228

There are over 14,000 extra jobs predicted in the Tees Valley in the Creative, Culture and Leisure sector between now and 2024!

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Studying with us

Our performing arts course allows you to specialise in three areas (Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre) and you will get the opportunity to build skills in your chosen area in our Christmas pantomime and end of year musical. You’ll rehearse in our large dance and drama studios and perform in our professional theatre, developing the confidence to succeed in the industry.

If you aspire to work backstage in a theatre or support performance events, then a career in Stage Management and Operations could be for you. You will also get the opportunity to manage our professional 156 seat theatre with automated lighting and full sound system.

Did you know?

Middlesbrough College has industry partnerships with showbiz professionals including actor and director Craig Conway. Craig has an incredibly impressive CV and has appeared in several stage plays, television series and films.

Performing Arts students will benefit from Craig’s acting masterclasses, audition workshops, confidence building sessions, classes in acting for film, producing short film masterclasses, professional feedback and more.

Top Employers

Student profile Brook

Brook Richardson Stage Management & Operations (Production Arts) Level 3 Previous school: Outwood Academy Bydales

Brook is progressing to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to study for a degree in Production Arts and Stage Management!

“Middlesbrough College has been a fantastic place to study. We have had so many opportunities to work on shows and gain handson industry experience. I’m always learning something new and learning about different areas of the sector too.”

Vocational Performance & Production Arts courses

Higher Education courses

Level Course title How will I be assessed Duration

L1 Performing Arts

L2 Performing Arts You will be assessed via assignments, projects, observations of practical work, rehearsals and performance. 1 year

Assessment is in the form of 2 externally assessed units one written and one practical. Two units are internally assessed through written submissions, presentations, practical assessments and verbal discussions. 1 year

L3 Performing Arts (Acting)

L3 Performing Arts (Dance)

You will be assessed via assignments and projects, observations of practical work, rehearsals and performance. 2 years You will be assessed via assignments and projects, observations of practical work, rehearsals and performance. 2 years L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) You will be assessed via assignments and projects, observations of practical work, rehearsals and performance. 2 years L3 Stage Management and Operations You will be continuously assessed through successfully completing a series of assignments and projects. 2 years

❱❱ Acting ❱❱ Dance ❱❱ Musical Theatre ❱❱ Events Management ❱❱ Stage Management ❱❱ Performance for Live and Recorded Theatre ❱❱ Sound and Lighting Design

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Progress to Uni

Example of where our students go