Theatre

Associate in Arts (Performance - Acting/Directing)
Transfer Degree
Cost
$10,675* (estimated)

Deliver vivid, genuine performances

Boost your theatrical resume

If the world is your stage, make theatre your career. Practice your craft and intensify your performance abilities with a 2-year associate degree in Theatre Performance at CLC. You gain extensive knowledge in theatre literature and theory while you gain hands-on skills and experience as you prepare for a competitive theatre program at a 4-year institution.

Theatre’s multifaceted career paths include acting, directing, design, stage management or teaching. Work on live stage productions, television and film. Whether you have a passion for being on stage or working behind the scenes, our experienced instructors nurture your creativity and ambition.

What can you do with an A.A. in Theatre Performance?

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Theatre Performance prepares you to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in theatre, teaching or related fields, which prepares you for these careers.

State-of-the-art facilities

Take your talent to the stage at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (JLC) located on campus. The JLC features three modern performance spaces poised to showcase professional touring events and concerts, as well as our student music, dance and theatre performances and productions.

Highlights

  • Performance Opportunities

    Step into the spotlight with productions through fall and spring terms.
  • Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

    Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
  • Transfer Degree

    Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Full-time students finish in 2 years.

*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

Career Outlook

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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

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  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options and degree requirements, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    ENG 121 3
    THE 121 3
    THE 125 3
    SOC 121 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 125
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other Social and Behavioral Science courses instead of SOC 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ENG 122 3
    MTH 140 3
    THE 123 3
    THE 145 3
    THE 229 3
    • Course Code ENG 122
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code MTH 140
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 123
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 145
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 229
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other General Education Math courses instead of MTH 140.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    ESC 128 3
    • Course Code ESC 128
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other Physical Sciences courses instead of ESC 128.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CMM 121 3
    THE 223 3
    THE 225 3
    BIO 120 4
    PSY 121 3
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 223
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 225
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code BIO 120
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other Life Sciences courses instead of BIO 120. Students can also choose other Social and Behavioral Science courses instead of PSY 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    THE 126 3
    THE 228 3
    ENG 227 3
    SOC 225 3
    1
    • Course Code THE 126
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code THE 228
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code ENG 227
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 225
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other Humanities courses instead of ENG 227. Students can also choose other Social and Behavioral Science courses instead of SOC 225.

Total Credit Hours

61


Learn how CLC helps you transfer

Start at CLC and continue with a 4-year school to earn your bachelor's degree. CLC has partnerships with many colleges and universities, covering a wide range of programs.

Our Guaranteed Transfer Partnerships (GTAs) with a select number of schools guarantee admission to students who meet specific criteria.



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Theatre at CLC: Get the bigger picture

This transfer degree is just one possible way to study Theatre. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.

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