Theatre Arts is the study of human expression, which culminates in live performance. The play is the medium used to tell a story performed by actors. Theatre Arts includes the study of the literature and related disciplines and technologies required for performances. The Theatre Arts Department coordinates several student performances each year. Courses offered by the Theatre Arts Department emphasize creativity, communication skills, and collaborative storytelling. The Department offers both a Transfer Degree in Theatre Arts and a Certificate in Design and Technical Theatre, providing basic preparation for careers in theatre or further study. Courses are designed to meet the needs of students fulfilling general education requirements and the needs of students who are pursuing theatre as a major. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Theatre Arts or a related field should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
Shrek The Musical - Fall 2025 Play
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Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William SteigBook and Lyrics by David Lindsay-AbaireMusic by Jeanine TesoriOriginally produced on Broadway by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
Directed by Melinda FogleAUDITIONS August 25th @ 6pm In the AuditoriumDANCERS: Please bring a pair of tap shoes for the auditionOriginal Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford
SHREK THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com
Degrees & Certificates
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Design and Technical Theatre COA
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Theatre Arts AA-T
