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 2026

WORKING: A Musical - 2012 Revised Version

From the book by Studs Terkel. Adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Fase. With additional contributions by Gordon Greenberg.

Directed by Brian Fruits-Ezparza. 

Songs by: Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers and Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, James Taylor.

Orchestrations by: Alex Lacamoire.

Joliet Junior College's WORKING: A Musical is licensed and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized materials are also supplied by MTI. https://www.mtishows.com/ 

Please check out the Fine Arts Events page for more details and contact the Box Office with any questions at boxoffice@jjc.edu.