Theatre Arts

Career Outlook

Through FLCC's Theatre Arts program, you'll gain the technical production, acting, and communications skills needed to steal the show. This program emphasizes the practical experience necessary to pursue acting, dramaturgy, directing, stage management, and production.

The skills you acquire through theatre arts prepare you for success across many industries. With a degree in theatre arts, you'll impress employers with your grace under pressure, creative problem-solving, communication skills, and self-confidence.

This program prepares you to complete an advanced degree and pursue career opportunities in the following fields:

• Acting and live performance
• Audio or lighting technician
• Costume or scenery design
• Directing or stage management
• House and event management
• Performing arts education
• Playwriting and dramaturgy

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Theatre Arts program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• Nazareth College
• Niagara University
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY Fredonia
• SUNY New Paltz
• Utica University

Professional Facilities and Stage Equipment

Rehearse in our theatre lab and set the stage with props from our scenery and costume shop. When it's showtime, you'll perform in our modern auditorium equipped with automatic stage lights and a state-of-the-art digital audio system.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• THE 100 - Intro to Theatre Production/Technology
• THE 102 - Acting I: Introduction to Acting
• THE 115 - Backstage Practicum
• THE 181 - Mime: Physical Theatre and Movement
• THE 210 - Dramatic Literature
• THE 215 - Scene Shop Practicum
• THE 220 - Theatre His: Greeks Through 18th Century
• THE 225 - Theatre History: Romantics to Contempora