Riverland Community College

Master the Stage: Enroll in Our Theatre Degree Program Today!

Immerse Yourself in Theatre Riverland’s Theatre Department offers a vibrant, performance-oriented program where you can dive into every aspect of theatre production. Whether you're interested in acting, stage management, set building, or design, there’s an immediate opportunity to get involved. The program boasts four mainstage productions each year, including both classic and contemporary musicals, comedies, and dramas.

Global Exposure and Professional Opportunities Enhance your educational experience with travel-study courses like Big Arts in the Big Apple and London Dash, which expose students to professional theatre in world-class cities. Additionally, students engage in competitive and enriching activities such as the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Region 5 Festival and the long-standing Summerset Theatre on campus.

Academic Excellence and Career Preparation The AFA Theatre and Musical Theatre degrees are crafted to provide hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for successful transfers to four-year BA or BFA Theatre programs and careers in the performing arts. Course offerings include:

• Introduction to Theatre and Film
• Stage Make-Up
• Movement for the Stage I
• Script Analysis
• Beginning Acting
• Speech for Performance

Facilities Designed for Creative Expression Performances are hosted in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, which features advanced lighting and sound equipment and extensive support facilities like a scene shop, costume and prop shops, and rehearsal spaces.

Scholarships and Financial Support Riverland offers several scholarships to support your passion for theatre, including:

• New and Returning Theatre Talent Grant
• Summerset Theatre Scholarship
• Jerome L. Girton Scholarship
• Iverson Family Scholarship
• Katie Ann Nelson Scholarship
• Northwestern Singers Scholarship
• Frank W. Bridges Memorial Scholarship

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs Engage further by joining extracurricular clubs such as the College Choir, Frequency, and the Left Ear Art Club. Participate in the Fine Arts Showcase to display your work, and join the excitement of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region 5.

Faculty Expertise Learn from experienced professionals like Lindsey Williams and Susan Hansen, who bring a wealth of knowledge and industry insights to the classroom.

Ready to Take the Stage? If you’re ready to pursue a future in theatre and performing arts, fill out our request for information form to learn more about the Theatre Transfer Pathway program at Riverland Community College. Start your journey towards a dynamic career in theatre today!

Last Updated: May 9, 2024