Theatre

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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Auditions

Machinal by Sophie Treadwell

Directed by Brian Fruits-Esparza

Tuesday, September 16th at 7pm and Wednesday, September 17th at 3pm. Attend only one of these two dates.

Location: JJC Main Campus Blackbox Theatre K-1001

Casting: Several roles available, no experience necessary.

Rehearsals begin Monday, October13th 3-4 times a week starting at 6pm, Mondays through Thursday.

Performance dates are November 19th through 23rd.

For audition questions, contact director Brian Fruits-Esparza at bfruits@jjc.edu.

For theatre box office questions, contact Box Office at boxoffice@jjc.edu 

Please check out the Fine Arts Events page for more details.

Showtimes

Nick Dear's version of FRANKENSTEIN from the novel by Mary Shelley.

Directed by Tammy Perkins

Performances are October 9th and 11th at 7pm as well as October 12th** at 2pm. 

Location - JJC Mainstage Theatre k-1000

Joliet Junior College, Illinois's license to present Nick Dear's version of 'FRANKENSTEIN' from the novel by Mary Shelley is granted by Rosica Colin Limited, London.

**Please note that this performance will be ASL interpreted. Please check Ludus for seating chart for designated area and contact the box office with any questions at boxoffice@jjc.edu .

Please check out the Fine Arts Events page for more details.