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Associate of Arts in Theater Arts

Associate in Arts for Transfer in Theater Arts,

Certificate of Achievement in Costume Production and Wardrobe Technician

Certificate of Achievement in Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design Technician


The Theater Arts Department provides student opportunities to study the art and craft of theater. Students who enroll in the Associate in Arts in TheaterArts for transfer degree prepare for transfer education and/or careers related to theatrical history and literature, performance, design/technology, and management. Theater Arts Majors are introduced to theatrical history and literature, scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and make-up design and technology, acting, directing, and management through coursework and production opportunities. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are acquired through production assignments. Students are encouraged to develop academic and artistic skills enabling them to be successful in further study or employment. Students will be prepared for a baccalaureate degree in Theater Arts.

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Tom Amen, Martie Ramm Engle, Tim Mueller.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Drowsy Chaperone
(11/11/22 - 11/20/22)
Golden West College
Monty Python's SPAMALOT in Broadway Monty Python's SPAMALOT
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
Golden West College Mainstage
HAMLET in Broadway HAMLET
(3/4/22 - 3/13/22)
Mainstage Theater, Golden West College
Inventing Van Gogh
(3/4/22 - 3/13/22)
Golden West College
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in Broadway LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(10/8/21 - 10/17/21)
Mainstage Theater, Golden West College
Devour the Snow
(3/5/21 - 3/7/21)
Golden West College
Cyrano
(3/6/20 - 3/15/20)
Golden West College
The Best Little house in Texas
(11/8/19 - 11/17/19)
golden west college main stage theatre
Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein) (Field)
(10/4/19 - 10/13/19)
Golden West College
American La Ronde
(4/5/19 - 4/7/19)
Golden West College
The Great God Pan
(3/8/19 - 3/17/19)
Golden West College
SISTER ACT
(11/9/18 - 11/18/18)
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE
Evita
(4/27/18 - 5/6/18)
Golden West College
MARY POPPINS
(4/29/16 - 5/8/16)
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE
White Christmas in Broadway White Christmas
(11/15/13 - 11/24/13)
Golden West College
A Grand Night for Singing in Broadway A Grand Night for Singing
(7/13/13 - 7/13/13)
Golden West College

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