Mosaic depicting theatrical masks of Tragedy and Comedy, 2nd century CE, at Capitoline Museums, via Flickr/Carole Raddato

Career Highlight: Playwright 

The playwright writes the play that the actors perform on the stage. Strong language skills are essential to communicate ideas and thoughts into a dramatic script that tells a story. Research is necessary to develop the plot, characters, setting and dialogue. A playwright may write an original script or produce an adaptation from a book or other source. The ability to write creatively is required to produce a script that is unique and entertaining to an audience. 

The playwright also edits the script for correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.