Theater

www.laguardia.edu/theater

The Theatre Program, offered through the Humanities Department, leads to an Associate of Science (AS) degree and provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide spectrum of careers in the theatre and entertainment industry.

Students develop performance-based skills through a combination of classroom training and theatre experience. Participation in productions — classic and modern plays, musicals, developmental readings, and student productions — will be a part of every students’ program

Students also gain a foundation in academic theatre. Studies include the ability to analyze, critically assess and write about theater through rigorous courses in theatre history, dramatic analysis and the contemporary New York theatre scene.

This balanced approach to the AS in Theatre degree provides students with a strong foundation in which to pursue a career in performance or production (acting, directing, design, stage managing, producing) or a scholarly career (critic, dramaturge, historian, teacher, playwright). Students transferring to a senior college will have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Through internships with New York City based theatre organizations, students gain vital knowledge and hands-on experience in the production and creation of theatre. Additionally, through a partnership with the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), students have the opportunity to observe and work with top theatre and entertainment professionals in the creation of new works.