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812 University Street
Pella,Iowa 50219
641.628.5234
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Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (Acting/Directing)

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (Design/Tech)


The Central College theatre program is designed to make available a broad and comprehensive exposure to the theatre arts. Intellectual and artistic developments are carefully balanced within a production-oriented atmosphere. A variety of courses are offered including acting, directing, history, literature, Arts Management, stagecraft, design and technical production. Independent study is encouraged and students have the opportunity to earn credits while working on their craft under close mentorship by faculty and staff.

Faculty Info:

Charles Adamson, Ronald Rybkowski, Kate Kanne Smith, Mary Jo Sodd.



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JEKYLL AND HYDE IN CONCERT to be Presented at BrightSide Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2024


BrightSide Theatre will perform the Broadway musical JEKYLL AND HYDE in a concert presentation at North Central College’s Madden Hall, for two weekends in January. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell to be Honored at 56th Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2024


Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell will receive the Special Equity Theater Award at the 56th Anniversary Jeff Awards. Learn more about the awards.

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Intiman Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season And New Cabaret Experience 
by A.A. Cristi - June 25, 2024


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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Assassins
(3/23/23 - 4/2/23)
Illinois Central College
Stupid Fing Bird
(4/17/21 - 4/25/21)
Illinois Central College
Love Letters
(11/20/20 - 11/22/20)
Olney Central College
Doubt, A Parable
(10/7/20 - 10/10/20)
Central College
Disney's Frozen Jr in Broadway Disney's Frozen Jr
(9/23/19 - 9/23/20)
Central College Christian Academy
Disney's Beauty And The Beast in Broadway Disney's Beauty And The Beast
(7/17/20 - 7/26/20)
North Central College
Les Miserables School Edition in Broadway Les Miserables School Edition
(6/25/20 - 6/28/20)
Illinois Central College Performing
Church & State
(4/16/20 - 4/19/20)
East Central College
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL in Broadway 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATRE
The Foreigner
(11/22/19 - 11/24/19)
Olney Central College
The Laramie Project
(4/16/19 - 4/17/19)
Central College
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(10/18/17 - 10/22/17)
CENTRAL COLLEGE
GUYS DOLLS
(2/23/12 - 3/3/12)
CENTRAL COLLEGE

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