Theater Theater Associate in Arts (Liberal Arts Option) Take a deep exploration of the theories and techniques of stagecraft, acting and directing through GCC’s theater program. Request Information Apply Now Program Contact Tom Geha (413) 775-1847 gehat@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook Theater Tickets Upcoming Events Book of Days Saturday April 26 - 7:30pm Book of Days Sunday April 27 - 2:00pm Channel your creative passions into a theater major. GCC’s program focuses on theater theory and hands-on experience in technical and performance skills. You’ll study the fundamentals of stagecraft, acting and directing, and through advanced courses you can specialize in one or more of these areas. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your skills by participating in GCC’s theater productions. 61-63credits Associate in Arts Associate in Arts (AA) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for transfer Learn more TransferGuaranteed admission and streamlined transfer to four-year state schools through MassTransfer!Learn more What's Next?You’ll graduate from GCC’s theater program with a broad and deep understanding of the art form and excellent preparation for transferring to a theater bachelor’s degree program. Future careers with a degree in theater may include acting, directing, writing or design for theater, film or television, professional production stage crew, theater education, theater business and arts management. Even if you don’t pursue a career in theater, the skills you build in creativity, communication, collaboration and problem-solving will be assets no matter your occupation. Fully understand and practice a good work ethic in the collaborative nature of theater itself and refine skills for problem solving. Construct and practice diverse characters; deepen understanding of individual cultures and perspectives through performance. Develop and debate criteria for performance ethics and etiquette and basics of constructive dialogue and criticism. Investigate civic practices and contemporary social issues through theatrical expression and community engagement. Find impactful and effective ways to express point of view through performance, writing, set, costume, make-up, sound and lighting design. Gain understanding of blocking and actively explore concepts on stage, as space, shape, geometry, body in space and motion, timing, speed, dynamics and relationship to others. Locate, evaluate and employ theater, music, and art sources as: print and electronic text, visual and audial resources, live performance and personal interview. Identify, explore, and analyze elements of theater to then create effective visual and sound. Discuss their own work and the work of others within the context of theater discourse; make artistic and creative choices based on evaluation, feedback and kinesthetic awareness. Integrate and synthesize all principles as applied and evaluated within performance. Display a level of independence, career and business planning, motivation and critical thinking commensurate with continued work beyond academia. nothing found Join us for a theater performance! Click a performance and date below to reserve seats. Book of Days • Saturday April 26 - 7:30pm Book of Days • Sunday April 27 - 2:00pm