Welcome
to Theatre Arts!
The SRJC Theatre Arts Department provides training by expert instructors with an impressive range of theatrical experience. All faculty and staff members are dedicated to the highest standards of academic and occupational training. We have a long-standing commitment to provide programs of cultural enrichment for the student and the community. We foster a profound awareness of cultural diversity, and a deep commitment to individual education, self-worth, and training. Our season of five plays** is selected to realize an academic goal by integrating production skills in a collaborative, experiential environment suitable for all areas of specialization. Our auditions are open to all SRJC students, as well as actors from the community.
Mission Statement
The faculty and staff of SRJC Theatre Arts Department take pride in our ability to work closely with our students, offering a nurturing environment on a beautiful, friendly campus. We are working professionals and educators who share the common goal of providing a complete theatre experience. It is our philosophy that training in the performing arts develops imagination, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills that prepare students for all fields.
Theatre
Arts Department Program
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this program students will be able to:
Develop self-awareness and confidence through creative expression
Collaborate and effectively communicate
Demonstrate an understanding of time management, commitment, follow-through, and responsibility to achieve a common goal
Creatively analyze, critique, and interpret works of theatrical art
Identify, summarize, compare and contrast the principal movements in World theatre history and literature
Do one or more of the following*:
Perform a role in a theatrical production
Construct theatrical elements
Manage a theatrical production
Apply fundamentals of theatrical design
Demonstrate an understanding of and empathy for the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of U.S. and World theatre
Acknowledge the necessity of currency in theatrical technology
* These objectives also apply to television, film, and other media
Classes and Programs
The Theatre Arts Department offers an exciting array of classes, including 3 general education courses (THAR 1, 2, 6), a wide range of skills classes, and several production-related practicums. Students wishing to focus their studies in Theatre Arts can complete an AA in Theatre Arts and/or select one or more of the five Certificates of Achievement that we offer.
For information about our Technical Theatre classes and Certificates of Achievement in Stagecraft, Makeup, or Costuming, contact Maryanne Scozzari
mscozzari@santarosa.edu.
For information about all other classes, as well as the AA in Theatre Arts and the Certificates of Achievement in Acting or Theatre Management, contact Laura Downing-Lee
ldowning@santarosa.edu.
Production Opportunities
During the academic school year Theatre Arts students (as well as non-majors) have the opportunity to participate in five major productions**, plus a dance concert and two showcases.
There are many opportunities for students interested in all technical areas of theatre. Students interested in working backstage as members of one of the production crews can register for one of the THAR 25 classes (25, 25.1., 25.2, 25.3, 25.4 or 25.5). The initial orientation meeting for these courses is the 2nd Tuesday of each semester. Qualified design students can gain valuable experience by designing costumes, makeup, scenery, props, lighting, and sound for our main stage productions with the guidance of a professional advisor.
For more information about crewing opportunities, contact Maryanne Scozzari
mscozzari@santarosa.edu.
In addition to regular course work, Theatre Arts students regularly participate in the following:
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
During the Fall semester, the Theatre Arts Department normally enters one or both productions in this national program. In the Spring, the department sponsors qualified students of high academic standing to attend the regional festival.
Summer Repertory Theatre (SRT)
The Theatre Arts Department is extremely proud of our sister program, SRT, which provides professional training for participating students each summer. For more information about this exciting educational program, visit the SRT website.
Venues
Mainstage productions are staged in two venues; Burbank Auditorium, which houses a 600-seat proscenium theatre, and the intimate Newman Auditorium, with seating for 190.
** Due to the current economic situation, we are temporarily producing only four major productions as an austerity measure.
Theatre Training at SRJC is Affordable
Enrollment fees for SRJC are still among the lowest in California and the nation. Financial aid is available for qualified theatre students in the form of scholarships, student employment, and work-study. Contact SRJC's Financial Aid Office in Plover Hall for more information. Call (707) 527-4471 to schedule your appointment.
Theatre
Arts Department Santa
Rosa Junior College 1501 Mendocino
Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 527-4418
Fax: (707) 524-1689
Theatre
Box Office (707)
527-4343 Box Office Hours: 12:00pm
to 4:00pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
and one hour before performances in the Burbank or Newman Lobbies
