What does a Theatre practitioner do?
Works in live theatre as a performer, director, facilitator or production specialist, helping create and present performances.
Demand level: Low
Theatre practitioner
Works in live theatre as a performer, director, facilitator or production specialist, helping create and present performances. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR150 000 p.a.Mid-levelR300 000 p.a.SeniorR550 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Performance practice · EssentialRehearsal discipline · EssentialCollaboration · ImportantStagecraft · ImportantAudience engagement · UsefulProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P)) — University of Cape Town
Diploma in Theatre & Performance (DTP) — University of Cape Town
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Theatre practitioner do?
Works in live theatre as a performer, director, facilitator or production specialist, helping create and present performances.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Performance practice, Rehearsal discipline, Collaboration, Stagecraft, Audience engagement.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.