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Breakfast is served during the 2019 Acting Capstone, The Bald Soprano, performed as a non-stop 24-hour performance marathon in the Frear Ensemble Theater in the Lang Performing Arts Center on the campus of Swarthmore College on Saturday morning, March 2, 2019. (Simona Dwass ’19)

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What Creative Career Is Right for Me? Quiz

Published on March 22, 2024

Maybe you love to paint or draw; maybe your friends always come to you to come up with the most exciting party ideas; maybe you’re the one who always suggests karaoke or craft nights. You’re creative — that’s incredible! If …

Pirouetting Out Of My Comfort Zone

Published on June 15, 2023

Ballet is a really important part of my life. I inquired about ballet classes on every college tour. I was so excited to learn about Swarthmore’s ballet program and it was definitely a factor in my decision to apply here. …

By Laura Wentzel

Internships With Minnesota Children’s Museum

Published on November 29, 2022

Although I’ve never been there, I hear that the Mall of America is great. It’s an impressive spectacle of consumerism, and it’s a must-see if you’re in the Twin Cities area. However, I’d imagine that it’s not the most educational …

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Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Performing Arts Jobs, Second Edition on X
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The organization offers a project-based mentorship program for emerging LGBTQ+ artists with established creative professionals. 

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Internships at Disney ranging from lightning design, creative design, to entertainment system analyst. 

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Job listing for live entertainment. 

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Broadway and Theatre Classified jobs. 

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National organization for theatre; theatre-related job listing

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Jobs, tools, and expert advice to help you get casted. 

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