Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Certificate
Take a deep dive on the Theatre Arts certificate to see if it's a right fit for you!
These Theatre Arts courses prepare students to transfer to Santa Ana College and pursue opportunities in performance or technical theatre. Students build a strong foundation in acting, voice, movement, and stage presence while gaining an understanding of how live and filmed productions come together.
Through hands-on experience, students develop technical skills for backstage and production work, along with on-camera and audition techniques. The program also emphasizes communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness, helping students succeed in a wide range of theatre and entertainment settings.
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VFPA 150A: Rehearsal and Performance in ProductionContact William Mittler for an audition. (mittler_william@sac.edu)
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VFPA 150B: Technical Theatre in ProductionContact Sara Turner for an interview. (turner_sara@sac.edu)
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VFPA 152: Tour EnsembleContact Amberly Chamberlain for an audition. (chamberlain_amberly@sac.edu)
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VFPA 255: Motion Picture Performance ProductionContact Chris Cannon for an audition. (cannon_chris@sac.edu)
- VBUS 400: Employability Skills (VBUS400)
- ESL 520: English for Work 2
If you pass VFPA 150A, 150B, 152, and 255 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for THEA 150 A, 150B, 152, and 255 through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VFPA 150A, 150B, 152, and 255 can count towards a theatre certificate or degree at Santa Ana College.
There is no tuition cost for VFPA 150A, 150B, 152, and 255.