Additional Survey Data
After compiling the information from the PAHRTS survey, we created a series of Data Works Sheets to allow the survey data to help information human resource conversations in your organization. In addition to the information included in each of the Data Works Sheets, the information compiled below might also be useful to you in thinking about human resource management at your organization.
We asked: In the past year, what types of work or roles did you do in Minnesota theaters? Select all that apply.
- 24% of respondents selected one role/area of work
- The average number selected = 5 roles/areas of work
- 15% selected 10 or more roles/areas of work
So, while the first survey was only a pilot and not representative of the field as a whole, we did hear from people who work in a wide range of roles, jobs, and areas of work.
We asked: Think of the one Minnesota theater where you worked the most in the past year. What one type of work or role did you do the most there?
After some revisions from the survey respondents and the workshop participants, we came up with this full list of theatre jobs people in the community hold. WOW! Did you realize how many different ways people work in Minnesota theaters?
CREATION | ADMINISTRATION | PRODUCTION | OTHER |
Choreographer
Composer Director Dramaturg Ensemble devising Fight choreographer Playwright Music director Vocal director Performance ASL interpreter Audio describer Actor Dancer Improviser Musician Puppeteer Singer Design Costume design Lighting design Makeup design Properties master Puppetry design Sound design Scenic design Video design Wigs/hair design |
Access/inclusion
Audience services Artistic director Box office Concessions Costume rental Development Education Executive/managing director Facilities management Financial management House management Human resources Marketing/PR/outreach Program evaluation Play development/ selection Producer Production management Usher Volunteer management |
Board operator
Board programming Carpenter Costume manager Costume run crew Costume technician Master electrician Painter Production crew (show crew) Production technician Prop construction Puppetry construction Set construction Stage hand Stage management Technical Direction (all trades) |
Education
Artist in residence Community college faculty High school teacher Teaching artist University faculty Volunteers Board member Costume Front of house Greeter Prop construction Set construction Tour guide Usher Many other areas, depending on size and type of theater Other Casting agent Reviewer/critic Union manager or liaison |
We asked: In the past year, did you do paid work, outside of the work you did at a theater(s)?
It looks like some jobs in the theatre pay better than others, but regardless, some theatre workers choose to gain work experience outside of the industry.
We asked: Think of your most current or most recent PAID job at a MN theater. How do you think your pay compares to what others are getting for similar work in MN theaters?
We asked: Think of your most current or most recent PAID job at a MN theater. Did you negotiate when contracting the terms of your employment?
Based on these responses, the majority of folks who tried to negotiate were at least somewhat successful, but most people never tried. We highly recommend negotiating! Check out these pages for more information on compensation and negotiation.