Theatre Arts

About Our Programs

Our Next Production

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 3 weeks only, February 27 to March 15, Lohman Theatre

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Feb. 27 – March 15, 2026

Six eccentric middle-schoolers, three equally eccentric adults, and one wildly unpredictable competition collide in this hilarious, heart-tugging musical. Packed with improv, audience participation, and unforgettable songs, Spelling Bee celebrates the joys, anxieties, and unexpected triumphs of growing up—one word at a time.

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The Theatre Arts Department offers wonderful opportunities for both theatre majors and non-theatre majors to learn and experience multiple aspects of theatre, including acting, design, technical production, and literature.

In addition to our credit and non-credit classes, we produce critically acclaimed plays and musicals that draw thousands of audience members annually. Students and community members can audition to perform in our shows and sign up to work backstage.

Hands-on experience working on our productions can help you begin a career in the theatre, enhance your current theatre practice, or prepare you to go on to further study at a 4-year college.

What you can do with a degree in Theatre Arts

Actor/actress
Director
Producer
Casting director

Teacher
Stage manager
Technician
Designer

Degree & Program Types

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Note: Certificates of Proficiency and Career Certificates are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35 units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses focus on practical knowledge and skill development.

Associate in Arts

Theatre Arts, AA Program Map
NOTE: When viewing this program map, you may select from three pathways — 1. General Theatre Studies; 2. Acting Performance; and 3. Music Theater Performance.
Theatre Technology, AA Progam Map