Welcome to Theatre Arts

Contact Us

Chris Cannon, MFA
Department Co-Chair (P-106-5) | Head of Performance/Film/Acting for the Camera
 cannon_chris@sac.edu
 (714) 564-5666

Kevin Slay, MFA
Department Co-Chair (P-106) | Head of Production/Technical Theatre/Stagecraft
 slay_kevin@sac.edu
 (714) 564-5669​

Sara Turner
Production Manager, Stage Management/Production Design
 Sara_turner@sac.edu

Kara McLeod, MBA
Costume Design/Stage Makeup
 Mcleod_kara@sac.edu

David Zahacewski, MFA
Lighting Design/Drafting
 Zahachewski_david@sac.edu

Caleb Leal, MFA
Sound Design/Projection Design
 Leal_caleb@sac.edu

John Blaylock, MFA
Musical Theatre/ Children’s Tour
 Blaylock_john@sac.edu

Bailey Walker-Seiter, MFA
Voice for the Actor/Stage Combat
 Walkerseiter_bailey@sac.edu

 

Welcome to SAC Theatre Arts

Find Your Story!

Preparation . . . Inspiration . . . F​reedom

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PREPARATION 

Prepares students for successful transfer and equips them with the skills needed for professional careers in the performing arts, education, and related fields.

INSPIRATION

Inspires theatre artists through dynamic training and creative opportunities, fostering a lasting passion for the art and its continued evolution.

FREEDOM

Empowers students to achieve personal and professional freedom by building confidence, life skills, and self-expression through its supportive and transformative training approach.

Degrees and Certificates

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Theatre Arts: Degree for Transfer

Explore the Theatre Arts: A.A.-Transfer Degree
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Performance Degrees & Certificates

Explore Degrees and Certificates in Theatre Performance
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Theatre Tech & Design Degrees and Certificates

Explore Degrees and Certificates in Theatre Technology and Design

MISSION

The Santa Ana College Theatre Arts Department is committed to training students in the craft of creating, performing, analyzing, and critiquing dramatic performances by providing students with the practical theatre skills, maintaining adherence to national standards, and providing historical and theoretical knowledge.

SACTA is focused on disciplined education of students interested in professional performance, design, production, and/or education.

Upcoming Auditions