Overview

Narrative

The curriculum is designed to parallel the courses and experiences found in the first two years of a B.A. Theatre degree while providing the students opportunities to explore the various concentrations available in theatre arts.

Northampton graduates have transferred to a wide range of four-year institutions, including Temple University, DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Albright College, Brooklyn College, University of Iowa, University of Missouri at Kansas City, and University of Connecticut.

Features

NCC Theatre produces four major productions each season in both the newly renovated 350-seat Lipkin Theatre and the 100-seat Norman R. Roberts Lab Theatre. In addition, there is a variety of ensemble, experimental, touring, and special occasion productions mounted during the year. All NCC students are welcome to participate in productions.

The Theatre Department Faculty have diverse backgrounds and professional experience in acting, directing, technical theatre, design, performance studies, speech communications, oral interpretation, education outreach and children's theatre. The full-time faculty is augmented with a professional costumer, various guest directors, and adjunct faculty.

The program offers field trips to professional theatres in New York, New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, along with specialized workshops by visiting artists, and individual coaching of student auditions and presentations. All graduating students participate in a capstone showcase during their last semester. Graduates in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible to receive the Norman R. Roberts Theatre scholarship which is applied to their first semester at a transfer institution

Requirements

Before admission to the program, students must successfully complete a departmental interview and audition or presentation. Contact the admissions office at 610.861.5500 for further information. Non-program students are welcome to enroll in any theatre class with the exception of Theatre Portfolio, CMTH 218.

Career Potential: Transfer program for actors, technicians, designers, directors, and educators. Preparation for entry level employment in Theatre Arts. Skills and Experience to qualify for internships leading to further training and future employment.