Theater

Theater

Without wonder and insight, acting is just a business. With it, it becomes creation. – Bette Davis

At Brookdale, we give our students the opportunity to learn their craft and practically apply it in a safe and supportive environment. Our student actors and technicians, faculty and staff get involved in every production – to learn acting, set construction, props, lighting and stage management.

This educational process is supported and guided by the academic and technical faculty and administrators with the sole purpose of any student, alumni or community member who wants to be part of the process can be, and is welcome. In this true educational theater environment, our students grow artistically, academically, emotionally and personally.

Brookdale is a gateway offering access and opportunity for persons of all ages and backgrounds to pursue learning and enrichment; the College enables and empowers all persons to fulfill their aspirations to the maximum of their capabilities.

Visit the Performing Arts Center to find out all about our theatrical productions!

Theater Degree

Humanities A.A., Theater Option

Students who wish to specialize in acting or musical theater should select this option. Upon successful completion of the option, students will be prepared for the rigors of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or his/her immediate entry into theater employment. This option provides students an opportunity to select a career path in either acting or musical theater.

The student will focus on and receive the fundamental and advanced acting skills or voice skills along with the practical training necessary for success in improvisation, basic and advanced character development, movement and auditioning techniques. The skills students develop in this option will prove valuable in career fields such as sales, government, public relations and broadcasting.

Link to prerequisites and requirements

Transfer Opportunities

Transfer Agreements by Academic Program: Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between Brookdale and other colleges and universities. These agreements define how the courses you complete at Brookdale will apply to your future bachelor’s degree when you transfer into a baccalaureate program.

Brookdale Community College is an Equal Opportunity educational institution. In order to promote this goal, the College makes positive efforts to ensure equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status.