Theatre Arts
The first stage of your college education
Staging a theatre production requires people with a diverse set of talents. Acting,
lighting, set designing and building, backstage management, and script building are
essential to creating a show-stopper worthy of an encore. Rehearsing the skills needed
to work within a production can help propel you closer to Broadway.
Harper’s Theatre Arts program prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution
through core classes and theatre-specific courses that cover the fundamentals of speech
communication and acting. Hands-on experience within student productions also prepares
you for a career in the theatre industry.
Start at Harper. Finish at a four-year university.
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete
a bachelor's degree in theatre. Speak with your advisor about the best courses to
take to meet your academic goals.
Harper also offers institution-specific transfer information to help prepare you to
transition to a four-year university. To learn more, visit our Transfer Information page or see your advisor.
Explore Theatre Arts Careers
Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Theatre Arts degree program. Each career
profile offers a complete picture on the local job market, including salaries, open
positions, top local employers and more. To learn more, visit our Theatre Arts Careers page.
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Next steps
For more information about starting your college education at Harper, please contact
Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.