Theater
Students have the option of studying Theater General , Acting or Technical
Theater General
This program offers students opportunities to explore various aspects of acting and technical theater within the context of a liberal education. The department stresses that it is not a professional training school; it does, however, provide experiences in many areas of production and prepares students for upper level undergraduate, professional or apprenticeship training.
A combination of coursework and practical experience provides our graduates with a solid foundation in all aspects of theatre. If you are looking for a friendly, student-centered, nurturing program, consider CWC. Our three annual major productions-including a musical - provide ample opportunities to perform and to work in technical capacities. Frequently, a show is toured to several Wyoming towns, offering a unique experience that is not typical in a two-year program.
Our students learn with state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and special effects equipment in the 942-seat Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre. The Arts Center also houses a scene shop, dressing and make-up rooms, classrooms, recording studio, art gallery, and a dance studio/black box theatre for intimate productions. Our third performance space, the "Little Theatre," is located in the Student Center.
In addition to the core curriculum, students have the opportunity to take special topics theatre courses such as scene painting and directing. Our students are also encouraged to take advantage of the excellent music, art, communication, and radio and television courses, which CWC offers. For those who are interested in musical theatre, our Music Department offers top-notch, individualized vocal training.
The CWC theatre program is fully-transferable to four-year schools. We offer a variety of financial aid opportunities, including many theatre scholarships. Get a part-time job working backstage and earn as you learn.
Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ARTS | (In program) | ||
| DIV | 3 | ||
| HUM | (In program) | ||
| LSCI | 4 | ||
| MATH | 3 | ||
| ORAL | 3 | ||
| PEAC | 1 | ||
| SOC | 3 | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| WELL | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| THEA | 1100 | Acting I (ARTS) | 3 |
| THEA | 1200 | Introduction to Stage Design | 3 |
| THEA | 2010 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I (HUM) | 3 |
| THEA | 2020 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II (HUM) | 3 |
| THEA | 2141 | Professional Practices in Theatre | 1 |
| THEA | 2220 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA | 2230 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| Program Electives Student must choose 8 credits from the following courses: | |||
| THEA | 1015 | Scene Painting I | 3 |
| THEA | 2100 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA | 2135 | Voice and Diction | 1 |
| THEA | 2145 | Intro to Theatrical Costuming | 3 |
| THEA | 2150 | Drafting for Design | 3 |
| THEA | 2160 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA | 2310 | Auditioning | 1 |
| THEA | 2470 | Directing Practicum | 1 |
| Students must choose 3 credits from the following courses: | |||
| THEA | 1040 | Production Crew I | 0.5 |
| THEA | 2040 | Production Crew II | .0.5 |
| THEA | 2050 | Theatre Practice | 1 |
| General Electives | 6 | ||
| TOTAL | 64 | ||
Theater-Acting Emphasis
Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ARTS | (In program) | ||
| DIV | 3 | ||
| HUM | (In program) | ||
| LSCI | 4 | ||
| MATH | 3 | ||
| ORAL | 3 | ||
| PEAC | 1 | ||
| SOC | 3 | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| WELL | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| THEA | 1100 | Acting I (ARTS) | 3 |
| THEA | 1200 | Introduction to Stage Design | 3 |
| THEA | 2010 | Theatrical Backgrounds | |
| Drama I (HUM) | 3 | ||
| THEA | 2020 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II (HUM) | 3 |
| THEA | 2055 | Rehearsal and Performance (1 credit course to be repeated 3 times) | 3 |
| THEA | 2141 | Professional Practices in Theatre | 1 |
| THEA | 2220 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA | 2230 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| THEA | 2100 | Acting II | 3 |
| THEA | 2160 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THEA | 2135 | Voice and Diction | 1 |
| THEA | 2310 | Auditioning | 1 |
| THEA | 2470 | Directing Practicum | 1 |
| Program Electives Students must choose 2 credits from the following courses: | |||
| MUSC | 1050 | Private Lessons Voice | 2 |
| MUSC | 1055 | Individualized Lessons Voice | 2 |
| MUSC | 1400 | Collegiate Chorale | 2 |
| MUSC | 2070 | Individualized Lessons Voice | 2 |
| General Electives | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 64 | ||
Theater – Technical Emphasis
Associate of Arts Degree
| General Education Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 | ||
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 | ||
| U.S & Wyoming Constitution (POLS 1000) | 3 | ||
| ARTS | (In program) | ||
| DIV | 3 | ||
| HUM | (In program) | ||
| LSCI | 4 | ||
| MATH | 3 | ||
| ORAL | 3 | ||
| PEAC | 1 | ||
| SOC | 3 | ||
| UNST | 1 | ||
| WELL | 1 | ||
| Program Requirements | |||
| MUSC | 1020 | Music Technology I | 3 |
| THEA | 1015 | Scene Painting I | 3 |
| THEA | 1040 | Production Crew I | 0.5 |
| THEA | 1100 | Acting I (ARTS) | 3 |
| THEA | 1200 | Introduction to Stage Design | 3 |
| THEA | 2010 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I (HUM) | 3 |
| THEA | 2020 | Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II (HUM) | 3 |
| THEA | 2040 | Production Crew II | 0.5 |
| THEA | 2050 | Theatre Practice | 1 |
| THEA | 2141 | Professional Practices in Theatre | 1 |
| THEA | 2150 | Drafting for Design | 3 |
| THEA | 2220 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA | 2230 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | ||
| Total | 64 | ||