Theatre Associate in Arts

All the world's a stage

Theatre courses help you develop an appreciation of the discipline as well as to expand your personal and professional enrichment through study in acting and stagecraft. The curriculum is comprised of courses dealing with dramatic theory and appreciation, design and technical theatre, and performance. Courses are open to all students.

Auditions are not currently required for admission into the theatre program for those interested solely in acting or technical theatre; however, they are required for students pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre and for any theatre student seeking theatre scholarships. Learn how to audition at LMC.

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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP).

Check with your advisor or the website for available scholarships. Additional scholarships are available for theatre majors. Contact the Performing Arts department at kzook@lakemichigancollege.edu to learn more.

Degree Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics	4
*Natural Sciences	8
*Social Sciences	6

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Program requires at least 15 credits in DRAM or approved course of study***	15
General Electives	15

Theatre classes that are offered at LMC	Credit Hours
Drama 110, Principles of Practices of Acting I	3
Drama 110, Principles of Practices of Acting II	3
Drama 112, Stagecraft	3
Drama 113, Musical Theatre Performance 1	3
Drama 120, Script Analysis	3
Drama 125, Improvisation and Theatre Games	3
Drama 175, Summer Theatre Workshop	6
Drama 201, Introduction to Theatre	3
Drama 202, Theatre Practicum	3
Drama 220, Introduction to Theatre for Young Audiences and Creative Dramatics	3

*From at least two academic disciplines. **Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, MATH courses have 3, 4, or 5 credits. Please see catalog for courses that have Honors equivalents and meet Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) transfer guidelines. Completion of the MTA requires 30 credits of coursework in the 5 MTA distribution areas.