Theatre
62 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
THEA 102 Applied Professional Acting 2
- Units
- 10
- Prerequisite
- THEA 101
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A continuation of THEA 101, with emphasis on individual development. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 102.
THEA 103 Beginning Professional Theatre Dance Styles
- Units
- 2
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
An introduction to dance styles appropriate to professional classic musical theatre productions, emphasizing vocabulary acquisition and exercises which develop the body stretch and flexibility, strength and improve rhythmic and movement coordination. Limitation on enrollment: Completion of the program application and procedures for enrollment. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 401.
THEA 104 Intermediate Professional Theatre Dance Styles
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- THEA 103
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
A study at the intermediate level of dance styles appropriate to professional contemporary as well as classic musical theatre productions, emphasizing across the floor combinations and choreography acquisition through exposure to set dance pieces from a variety of classic contemporary productions. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 401.
THEA 110 Beginning Production Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- Eligibility for Math 311
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The exploration and development of a theatrical production at a beginning level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
THEA 111 Intermediate Production Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an intermediate level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
THEA 112 Advanced Intermediate Production Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 111
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an advanced-intermediate level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
THEA 113 Advanced Production Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 112MATH 311
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The exploration and development of a theatrical production at an advanced level in a lab environment. Students apply the necessary skills for the process of mounting a professional theatrical production. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 112.
THEA 114 Beginning Performance Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this intensive beginning level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
THEA 115 Intermediate Performance Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 114
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this intensive intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
THEA 116 Advanced Intermediate Performance Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 115
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this intensive advanced-intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different production situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
THEA 117 Advanced Performance Laboratory
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- THEA 116
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this intensive advanced-intermediate level laboratory course, the student can apply and develop all of the skills utilized in dramatic performances. Students may spend class hours with the instructor dealing with different performance situations, working under pressure to meet unchanging deadlines, and engaging in actual performance experiences. Therefore, absence from a production laboratory meeting is allowed only with prior approval of the instructor. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 113.
THEA 121 Adv. Professional Acting II
- Units
- 10
- Prerequisite
- THEA 120, or DRMA 120
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A continuation of THEA 120 with specific emphasis on personal acting issues in rehearsal and performance. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 121.
THEA 122 Advanced Intermediate Professional Theatre Dance Styles
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- THEA 104
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
A study at the advanced-intermediate level of dance styles appropriate to professional classic and contemporary musical theatre productions, emphasizing a growing mastery of musical theatre dance style techniques and rapid choreography acquisition. Students have the opportunity to create and teach their own movement combinations. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 401.
THEA 123 Advanced Professional Theatre Dance Styles
- Units
- 2
- Advisory
- THEA 122
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
A study at the advanced level of dance styles appropriate to professional classic and contemporary musical theatre productions, emphasizing techniques to succeed in a professional musical theatre dance audition and callback. Students will participate in mock dance auditions for a variety of production styles. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 401.
THEA 196A Exploration of Come From Away to Beehive
- Units
- 5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 196B Rep of Come From Away to Beehive
- Units
- 5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 197A Exploration of Come From Away to Beehive
- Units
- 5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 197B Rep of Come From Away to Beehive
- Units
- 5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198 Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198AA Exploration of Waitress to Songs for Nobodies
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198AB Rep of Waitress to Songs for Nobodies
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198N Exploration of Gent's Guide & Adams Family
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198O Rep of Gent's Guide & Adams Family
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198P Rep of Million Dollar Quarter & Earnest
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198Q Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198R Topics In Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198S Topics In Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198T Special Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198U Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198V Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198W Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198X Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198Y Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 198Z Topics in Theatrical Performance
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199 Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199AA Exploration of Waitress to Songs for Nobodies
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199AB Rep of Waitress to Songs for Nobodies
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199N Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199O Rep of Gent's Guide & Adams Family
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program.Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199P Rep of Million Dollar Quartet & Earnest
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program.Course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199Q Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199R Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199S Special Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the performance disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. Course includes public performances; therefore, there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199T Special Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199U Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199V Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199W Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199X Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199Y Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 199Z Topics in Theatre Stagecraft
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
This course provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the technical disciplines which are not covered in detail in the existing program. The course includes public performances; therefore there is a limitation on enrollment based on audition/interview and/or portfolio review. This is a lab course with offered units based on unit formula.
THEA 301 Beginning Preparation for Repertory Production
- Units
- 1
A focused vocational course offering the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills on a specific topic, in a professional theatre setting. Under the supervision of the professional staff, the students hone theatre skills and expand resumes and portfolios through their participation in the development and performance of a variety of theatrical productions in a repertory season. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 303.
THEA 302 Intermediate Preparation for Repertory Production
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- THEA 301
A focused vocational course offering the opportunity for theatre practitioners, who have some beginning experience, to update, develop, and refine their skills on a specific topic, in a professional theatre setting. Under the supervision of the professional staff, the students hone theatre skills and expand resumes and portfolios through their participation in the development and performance of a variety of theatrical productions in a repertory season. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 303.
THEA 303 Advanced Intermediate Preparation for Repertory Production
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- THEA 302
A focused vocational course offering the opportunity for theatre practitioners, who have some intermediate level experience, to update, develop, and refine their skills on a specific topic, in a professional theatre setting. Under the supervision of the professional staff, the students hone theatre skills and expand resumes and portfolios through their participation in the development and performance of a variety of theatrical productions in a repertory season. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 303.
THEA 304 Advanced Preparation for Repertory Production
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- THEA 303
A focused vocational course offering the opportunity for theatre practitioners, who have some advanced-intermediate level experience, to update, develop, and refine their skills on a specific topic, in a professional theatre setting. Under the supervision of the professional staff, the students hone theatre skills and expand resumes and portfolios through their participation in the development and performance of a variety of theatrical productions in a repertory season. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 303.
THEA 305 Materials, Tools, and Techniques 1
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- Eligibility forMATH 311 and ENGL 100, or ENGL C1000
An introductory course in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
THEA 306 Materials, Tools, and Techniques 2
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 305 and eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000
An expansion on THEA 305 in the tools, materials, and production techniques employed by a professional theatrical technician. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
THEA 307 Planning, Production, and Management 1
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 305THEA 306and eligibility for MATH 311 and ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000
An introductory course on planning, production, and management processes and techniques employed by professional theatrical artists and craftspersons. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
THEA 308 Planning, Production, and Management 2
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 307, or proof of equivalent prior training and/or work experience, and eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000 and MATH 311
An expansion on THEA 307 in the planning, production, and management processes and techniques employed by professional theatrical artists and craftspersons. This vocational course offers the opportunity for theatre practitioners to update, develop, and refine their skills in a professional theatre setting. This course is required of all students enrolled in the Drama -- Technical Theater Certificate program. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 304.
THEA 310 Beginning Summer Touring Repertory Production
- Units
- 10
A course in which the beginning career-oriented theatre student works in every aspect of preparation for touring multiple-production season. Each student is placed in the repertory company according to proficiency in a major area of emphasis. Areas of study include acting, singing, dance, design, costume crafts, property crafts, lighting, sound and scenery crafts, marketing, house and stage management. Within the framework of preparation for touring repertory theatre, the student is challenged with the rigors of a professional experience among practicing professional artists who collaborate in a program of lecture, rehearsal, technical preparation, self-analysis, and discussion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 115.
THEA 311 Intermediate Summer Touring Repertory Production
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 310
A course in which the intermediate career-oriented theatre student works in every aspect of preparation for touring multiple-production season. Each student is placed in the repertory company according to proficiency in a major area of emphasis. Areas of study include acting, singing, dance, design, costume crafts, property crafts, lighting, sound and scenery crafts, marketing, house and stage management. Within the framework of preparation for touring repertory theatre, the student is challenged with the rigors of a professional experience among practicing professional artists who collaborate in a program of lecture, rehearsal, technical preparation, self-analysis, and discussion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 115.
THEA 312 Advanced Intermediate Summer Repertory Production
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 311
A course in which the advanced-intermediate career-oriented theatre student works in every aspect of preparation for touring multiple-production season. Each student is placed in the repertory company according to proficiency in a major area of emphasis. Areas of study include acting, singing, dance, design, costume crafts, property crafts, lighting, sound and scenery crafts, marketing, house and stage management. Within the framework of preparation for touring repertory theatre, the student is challenged with the rigors of a professional experience among practicing professional artists who collaborate in a program of lecture, rehearsal, technical preparation, self-analysis, and discussion. This course is not open to students who have completed DRMA 115.
THEA 313 Advanced Summer Touring Repertory Production
- Units
- 10
- Advisory
- THEA 312
A course in which the advanced career-oriented theatre student works in every aspect of preparation for touring multiple-production season. Each student is placed in the repertory company according to proficiency in a major area of emphasis. Areas of study include acting, singing, dance, design, costume crafts, property crafts, lighting, sound and scenery crafts, marketing, house and stage management. Within the framework of preparation for touring repertory theatre, the student is challenged with the rigors of a professional experience among practicing professional artists who collaborate in a program of lecture, rehearsal, technical preparation, self-analysis, and discussion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for DRMA 115.