MTD Career Readiness Resources

The Center for Career Exploration and Development (CCED) offers resources and support for students' professional development across campus. In addition, the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance benefits from a designated Career Engagement Specialist who provides students with tailored guidance, helping them navigate the industry and pursue their unique career goals.
Drop-In Hours & Appointments

CCED Drop-In Hours: Stop by Muller 101 anytime Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and meet with a trained Peer Career Advisor to have your resumé or cover letter reviewed, discuss your grad school search, and beyond! 

MTD Drop-In Hours: Wednesdays 10:30am-12:30pm Whalen Faculty Studio 3309 & Thursdays 12:30pm-2:30pm Dillingham 226 

Appointments with Katrina (MTD Career Engagement Specialist): whether you are a current student or alum, schedule a one-on-one appointment to dive deeper into your professional development journey 

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Center for Career Exploration & Development Drop-In Hours (Muller 101) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

Center for Career Exploration & Development Drop-In Hours (Muller 101) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm

MTD Job Search Sites

This list is intended to assist in your job search, but does not cover all areas that MTD students may be interested in exploring. Students are advised to verify the legitimacy of each posting before applying. Job scams can appear even on reputable sites.

Actors Access: One of the most widely used casting websites in North America; tv shows, films; can submit to roles without talent representation

Backstage: Oriented towards beginners; smaller commercials, theatre, student films; includes educational articles about the industry

Playbill: Broadway’s #1 job site - acting, internships, administrative, design, technical, and all other stage employment opportunities

ENTWORK’s Directory of Summer Theatre: An extensive list of professional theatres and theatre festivals in the US that present stage productions in the summer; broken down regionally

BIPOC Arts Job Board: Opera, theatre, festivals; celebrating BIPOC professionals in the industry

New York Foundation for the Arts Classifieds: Employment opportunities for artists, arts administrators, and museum professionals

OffStage Jobs: Behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry

Playbill: Broadway’s #1 job site - acting, internships, administrative, design, technical, and all other stage employment opportunities

Theatre Communications Group’s ArtSearch: Free, but you have to register for an account

United States Institute for Theatre Technology: Theatre design & technology jobs

BIPOC Arts Job Board: Opera, theatre, festivals; celebrating BIPOC professionals in the industry

Digital Music: music industry jobs, from major recording labels, streaming services, universities, merchandising companies, startups, and more

Doors Open: Global electronic music opportunities

Music Business Jobs: Global music business jobs

Music Careers: Built by music professionals for music professionals; includes opportunities in music recording & performance, marketing & PR, live entertainment, and more

Music Jobs: Jobs board for freelancers and companies in the music industry

Opera America: Opera and theatre opportunities including artistic administration, marketing & PR, technical / production

Musical America Worldwide: Music performance and administration

Soundlister: For audio professionals to showcase their skills and find employment opportunities and projects; also serves as a recruitment portal for those seeking sound talents

PDF Resources

file-outline Guide to Acting & Musical Theatre Resumés - guide-to-acting-musical-theatre-resumes_2024.pdf (95.61 KB)