JJC Theatre students receive training on stage and behind the scenes to jump start careers in the performing arts.
Theatre
Liberal & Fine Arts
What Will I Learn?
JJC offers a practical, immersive education in theatre.
Our courses give students a broad overview of the theatre discipline. They can be transferred to a four-year university.
Students will also learn outside of the classroom. With four productions a year, there are opportunities for roles as performers, designers, and technicians.
What is Unique About Our Theatre Program?
In four-year theatre programs, lead roles or design positions are not always available to freshmen. At JJC, these opportunities and more are available to all students.
This advanced preparation helps our transfer students stand out as they continue in four-year programs. It also helps our students obtain professional opportunities earlier in their careers.
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.
Antigone by Sophocles. Adapted and directed by Professor Brian Fruits. Production Designer by Professor Julie Giampaolo. October 5th-7th at 7:30p.m. and October 8th at 2p.m.
Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley directed by Professor Tammy Perkins. Performances run November 16th-18th at 7:30p.m and November 19th at 2p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in the main campus.
See the Fine Arts Events page for more information.
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