Theatre Arts

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Start working toward a professional theatre and film career now.

At COM Theatre, you get affordable actor training, generous scholarship opportunities, small classes, personal coaching, and stage experience from the beginning. You train in acting, screen acting, voice-acting, movement, script analysis, and production. You will also build your resume, get free headshots, perform in a professional showcase for agents and casting directors, and can travel to audition for professional companies from across the country. 

Application Deadline

Next Apply Date

3/10/26

Next Start Date

8/16/26

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Degrees & Certificates

Associate of Arts - Performance Track

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The Associate of Arts in Theatre - Performance concentration is designed for students who want rigorous actor training, production experience, and the option to transfer to a four-year university. You’ll develop skills in acting for stage and film, voice-acting, movement, script analysis, stagecraft, and perform on stage. With small classes, personal coaching, generous scholarship opportunities, free headshots, professional showcase opportunities, and trips to professional auditions, COM Theatre will help you build training, resume, and confidence you need to pursue your next step in professional theatre and film.

Length

60 Credit Hours
4 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District Tuition: $1,155.00 average per semester
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

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Associate of Arts - Technical Track

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The Associate of Arts in Theatre - Technical Track is designed for students who want hands-on theatre technology training, production experience, and the option to transfer to a four-year university. Students develop skills in stagecraft, lighting, sound, costumes, stage management, scenic work, and live production. With small classes, personal coaching, generous scholarship opportunities, and trips to professional theatre auditions and interviews, COM Theatre helps students build the training, resume, portfolio, and confidence they need to pursue their next step in theatre.

Length

60 Credit Hours
4 semesters on average
Full-Time Schedule

Costs

In-District: $1,155.00 average per semester
Tuition & Fees

Mode

In-Person

Important Links

Accreditation

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees and certificates.

Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

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I am gaining a variety of skills and knowledge, such as dialects and of course the combat training and how to be free on stage.
Jada Wise
Theatre Arts
COM Theatre gives students serious actor training, production experience, personal coaching, professional materials, showcase opportunities, and a transfer-ready path to the next step in theatre.

Careers & Outcomes

An Associate of Arts degree in Theatre Arts prepares students for a variety of entry-level roles both on stage and behind the scenes. Graduates may explore opportunities in performance, stage management, costume or set production, lighting and sound operation, community theatre, youth theatre programs, or event production support.

Reach Out To The Theatre Coordinator

We're here to support you every step of the way. If you have questions about the program, curriculum, scheduling, or what to expect, your Theatre Coordinator is here to help.
Michael McIntosh
409-933-8626
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