About Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts is all about bringing stories to life on stage. In this program, you’ll learn how to act, direct, build sets, design costumes, and work with lights and sound. Whether you want to be on stage or behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in theatre.

You’ll work with other students to put on real plays and performances, while also learning about theatre history and how shows are made. Theatre Arts helps you build confidence, creativity, and teamwork—skills that are useful in many jobs and in everyday life.

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Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts Concentration gives students the opportunity to explore theatrical and dance practices through a series of courses that create a real-world learning environment.
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Career Outlook

Studying Theatre Arts can lead to many fun and creative jobs. You could become an actor, director, stage manager, or costume designer. You might also work with lighting, sound, or set design for plays, movies, or TV shows.

Theatre Arts also helps you build important life skills like teamwork, public speaking, and creative thinking. These skills are useful in many careers, such as teaching, event planning, marketing, or even running your own business. Whether you work on stage or behind the scenes, theatre can help you find a career you enjoy.

 

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