Theatre Performance | Montgomery College, Maryland

Associate of Arts

Effective Fall 2020, no new students will be accepted into this degree program. New students are encouraged to follow the Performing Arts AA degree. Existing students in this degree will have until Fall 2023 to complete the degree program or choose a new major.

The theatre curricula are planned to provide a fundamental course of study and training in basic skills for students who plan to continue study at a four-year institution, expect to enter a professional training program in theatre or dance, or wish to seek professional employment in theatre, dance, or related areas. Three areas of concentration are offered: dance, theatre performance, and theatre technical. Completion of all requirements for any one of the areas of concentration will lead to the award of the AA in arts and sciences.

This area of concentration is offered for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to study for a baccalaureate degree with a major in theatre or plans to seek a professional career in theatre after completing this program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate a competency for script and character analysis.
Demonstrate a familiarity with periods, genres, and styles in theatre history.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize and utilize the special vocabulary of theatre.
Demonstrate the ability to create and/or construct and present formal and informal public performances.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.

Some careers in this field include actors, producers, and directors, among others.

MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggest Course Sequence: Theatre Performance

A suggested course sequence for students follows

All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.