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 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.
• Cultural Diversity in American Theatre (THEA116) This lecture course examines various dramatic expressions of racial and cultural minority identity in the United States, including African American, Asian, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and Women in American Theatre. Students will explore the history, read and analyze scripts, and discuss the impact of various marginalized groups in American live entertainment. This course will meet a Diversity requirement.
   

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JJC Theatre Program 

Upcoming Events

NUNSENSE THE MEGA-MUSICAL VERSION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

by Dan Goggin 

Directed by Tammy Perkins

Music Director- Dr. Annette Oh

Choreographer- Tia Mapes

Will be performed on March 6th - 8th at 7pm and March 9th at 2pm.

Auditions

Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes) produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

by Greg Allen

Director: Associate Professor Brian Fruits

Technical Supervisor: Zoe Speer

Design Coordinator: Associate Professor Julie Giampaolo

Tuesday, February 18th 6-8pm OR Wednesday, February 19th 3-5pm Please attend only 1 of the dates above and be prepared to stay for the duration.

Location: JJC Black Box Theatre (K-1001)

The auditions will consist of cold readings and other arts-related exercises. Looking to cast between 16-20 JJC students. Experience is not necessary. 

Rehearsals begin March 10th.

Performances are April 24th-26th at 7pm and April 27th at 2pm

Questions? Please email Brian Fruits at bfruits@jjc.edu

Having opened in 1988 and is one of the longest-running shows in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 plays in 60 minutes." Each two-minute play is performed in a random order with an interactive audience. An onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest. This collection of 90 comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays give audiences a bit of everything!