Theatre Arts

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Step into the spotlight at MPC's Theatre Arts program, where academics meet the art of performance. Channel your creativity through live productions, merging skills and perspective in a stage experience. Explore the program and degrees we offer in technical theatre and performance, with specialized tracks in acting and musical theatre.

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Meet Your Instructors

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Behind The Scenes: Studying Theatre Arts at MPC

Being a full-time actor is just one of the many exciting career paths for those passionate about theatre. With your degree, you can transfer to a four-year university and pursue a career as a stage and lighting technician, producer, director, and many other theatre-related fields.
100+
Careers You Can Pursue With a Theatre Arts Degree
$50,410
Average Starting Salary For Producers/Directors
2
Years to Earn Your Degree

Where Passion for Theater Meets Professional Excellence

"Nowhere else have I seen a more loving, devoted, and inspired group of educators and students then the MPC Theatre Department. MPC's top of the line facility and industry professional educators give me full confidence in my dreams of becoming a theater director in the future. This department promotes my creativity and passion and I am forever grateful and proud of my decision to enroll in MPC's theatre program."
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Adrian Clark
MPC Alumni

Degrees & Certificates to Choose From

MPC offers a variety of specialized classes in physical theatre, mastering styles, or specific technical theatre study in stagecraft, costumes, lighting, and sound. Find more information about the program, courses, and the program map in the catalog.
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Associate Degree

Theatre Arts

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Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Theatre Arts

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Certificate of Achievement

Theatre Arts