JJC offers the following theatre courses:

• Theatre Appreciation (THEA 101) that is an overview of the history and job opportunities available in Theatre.
• Acting I and II (THEA 103, Thea 203) will introduce those interested in acting skills needed for this career and the second level builds upon the foundation laid in the beginning class.
• In Technical Theatre I and II (THEA 104 and 105), students learn the basics of stagecraft and design, and the advances class builds upon Technical Theatre.
• Stage Makeup (THEA 110) offers both the Actor and the technician skills in character analysis, basic application techniques, and design.
• Costumes (THEA 108) Students learn basic garment history, sewing skills and design work in order to understand the role that costumes play in a production.
• Directing (THEA 201) offers the opportunity for students to apply how a stage director functions and coordinates all the areas of theatre study to produce a performance.
• Play Analysis (THEA 114) This course teaches the fundamentals of play analysis for a director, actor or designer/technician.  (Offered based on student demand and faculty availability only)
• Special Topics in Theatre (THEA 299) This is a specialized class that is offered in a variety of topics, including American Musical Theaters, Improvisation, and children’s theatre to just name a few. (Offered based on student demand and faculty availability only)
• Theatre Practicum (THEA 106) This is credit for practical application of theatre skills in acting, backstage or front of house work. (Offered based on student demand and faculty availability only)
• Theatre Improvisation (THEA 115) Students learn basic improv techniques such as body control, vocal flexibility, creativity, quick thinking and ensemble work.
• Foundations of Stage Movement (THEA 125) This course focuses on freeing the body/mind in order to understand, develop, and recognize natural physical actions and rhythms in order to apply it within future performances and rehearsals. It will also help students gain better control of their bodies so that they may learn to move thoughtfully and deliberately with confidence.
   

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JJC Theatre Program Productions

By arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited

The 39 Steps

Adapted by Patrick Barlow

From the Novel by John Buchan

From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock.

Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited

And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon

A fast-paced comic send-up of the 1915 adventure novel of the same name by John Buchan and the 1935 film version by Alfred Hitchcock. The story: Richard Hannay's quest to crack the secret of The 39 Steps drives him from London to the highlands of Scotland, while an international spy ring tries to crack him.

Run Time: 110 minutes

Performances on the Mainstage Oct. 10-12 @7pm and Oct. 13 @2pm

Auditions in the Mainstage Theatre

Aug.26 from 3-6:30p.m.

Aug.27 from 5-9p.m.

"The 39 Steps" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Contact Tammy Perkins with questions at tperkins@jjc.edu

The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Macbeth and his lady are overtaken by the supernatural as they continually give into their own desires for power and security. Haunted by their own dastardly decisions, the pair fight to hold onto all their ill-gotten gains by any means necessary.

Run time: 75 minutes

Performances on the Mainstage  Nov. 21 &23 @ 7pm, and Nov. 24 @2pm

Special 10am performance on Nov.22 for area schools.

Auditions in the Black Box theatre

Sept. 24th from 3-5pm

Sept. 25th from 6-8pm

Contact Brian Fruits with questions at bfruits@jjc.edu