Theater Arts

The AA in Theater Arts has two different concentrations, Acting and Technical Theater. The core required course will give all theater students a shared introduction into foundational knowledge of history, theory and practical approaches to theater, as well as exposure and connection to local Bay Area theater companies and artists. In each of the concentrations, students will gain deeper knowledge and skill in their respective areas; Acting students will develop their ability to interpret scripts, develop characters, audition, and effectively perform in live theater productions, as well as other performance formats such as voice over and on-camera acting; Tech students will gain skills in design, theory and construction through hands-on work, using state of the art equipment. The theater program mounts several productions each year, giving Acting and Tech students large projects in which to collaborate, practice and expand their skills. Productions include all genres and styles of theater, including Broadway style musicals, original student-written work, Shakespeare and theater for young audiences.