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The Theatre Arts Department at Santa Barbara City College offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student, as well as those students who wish to include theatre arts as part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theatre Arts majors for transfer to a four-year college or university—ready to do advanced, upper- division work.

Hands-on practical experience is stressed through a wide-ranging production program. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance and are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility. By the time they complete their Associate in Arts degrees, many of our students have appeared in principal roles in student showcase and/or Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group productions, served as crew heads and stage managers on specific productions, and designed or directed showcase performances. These experiences, combined with intensive classes in the various theatre arts disciplines, have contributed greatly to the success of those who have chosen to continue in theatre or related pursuits beyond City College—either through further study or by entering the job market directly.

For the liberal arts student, ample opportunities to participate in productions, either by performing or working behind-the-scenes, combined with the freedom to select courses in areas of interest, provide an exciting and enriching addition to their other studies. The unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities, professional faculty and staff, and an active, respected production program make theatre studies at Santa Barbara City College worthy of any student's consideration.

Theatre Arts Dept. Offices
Drama-Music Complex, 965-0581, ext. 2376
Tom Garey, Academic Chair
Richard Mokler, Production Chair
Pam Lasker, Theatre Manager
Judith Burgett, Production Secretary

Theatre Arts Scene Studio
Drama-Music Complex, 965-0581, ext. 2369
Pat Frank, Technical Director

Theatre Arts Costume Studio
Drama-Music Complex, 965-0581, ext. 2424
Kimberly Galloway, Costume Supervisor

Faculty & Offices
Tom Garey, Academic Chair (DM-114A, ext. 2218)
Mary Gibson (DM-114D, ext. 2252)
Katie Laris (DM-122, ext. 2497)
Richard Mokler, Production Chair (DM-123, ext. 2325)

Advisers/Counselor Liaison
Counselor Liaison: Carmen Rivero (SS-138, ext. 2941)

Degrees Awarded
Degree programs are offered to serve both students with a general interest in Theatre Arts, as well as students seeking preparation for a professional career in either acting and directing, design and lighting, or costuming and makeup. Students seeking an Associate in Arts degree with a specialized emphasis may switch to either a different emphasis or to the general Theatre Arts A.A. program at any time prior to finishing their program. Degrees awarded include:
  • Associate in Arts Degree, Theatre Arts: General
  • Associate in Arts Degree, Theatre Arts: Acting/Directing
  • Associate in Arts Degree, Theatre Arts: Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup

Click here to view the complete program description and Degree Requirements (PDF format)




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