There are many roles in theatre where you can use your maths and/or science skills in your career.
Maths:
Many of the roles within the administration teams require a certain level of maths skill – especially within the finance department. Some examples include:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Head of Sales
- Sales Assistant
- Accounts Manager
- Accounts Assistant
- Accountant
- Sales and Ticketing Director
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Maths is often used within the customer services team too, especially with the handling of products and money:
- Front of House Manager
- Front of House Assistants
- Box Office Manager
- Box Office Clerks
- General Manager
- Deputy Manager
There are also opportunities as a Producer or Artistic Director to use your maths skills, as these roles deal with tight budgets and fundraising.
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Science:
There are roles in theatre that use science skills especially within the creative and production teams. These include:
- Lighting Designer
- Lighting Technician
- Electrician
- Sound Designer
- Sound Technician
The study of light and sound is often taught in science subjects and can be a useful skill in these listed roles.
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Photo: Royal Opera House
Published: 04 March 2019
