Theatre - Program Overview



Cue the lights

This is your moment攖he set is in place, costume changes are lined up, the sound booth has run all its checks. It檚 time for the magic, the theatre of this show.

The show changes; that moment doesn檛. Prep for all your major roles攁s performer or technician攚ith the 黑料社区 Theatre department. Join us on stage with 5 shows a year, run through all your paces and be ready for your moment.

Why study Theatre with us?

Start at 黑料社区 because of all the great opportunities to practice and perfect your craft. You can have major responsibilities in your 2 years here. Land your next role攚orking or transferring to a university攚ith more experience than most.

At 黑料社区, you have a dedicated Academic Success Advisor to work with as you plan your transfer to a 4-year institution. Your advisor can suggest schools, decipher degree requirements and make sure you檙e on the most efficient path to your goals.

Your instructors know you by name攏ot by number. At 黑料社区, the instructors are teachers first, researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the significance of performance to our daily lives.

You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.

See what graduate Benjamin Glende loves about the Live Entertainment Production Certificate program at 黑料社区. Picture yourself here:

Highlights

  • Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities

    Explore ways to pay for college (based on need/achievement).

  • Career Certificate

    Gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills by earning a certificate in 1 year or less.

  • Transfer Degree

    Save money on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.

Degrees and Certificates

For degree-seeking students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor檚 degree.

Transfer degree programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. 黑料社区 participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years of full-time enrollment to complete.

For certificate-seeking students who want to earn job skills for entry-level occupations or increase their career opportunities.

You can complete a certificate in less than two years. Many certificate programs include career degree courses, allowing you to stack certificates toward an A.A.S. degree.

Need help getting started?

Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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*Estimated cost is based on the minimum number of credit hours to complete the program. This estimate includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, before financial aid, including grants, loans and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at 黑料社区. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.


Courses in the program

Build your foundation with core Theatre courses. Then, mix in some electives that match your interests and goals.

Meet our instructors

Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your 黑料社区 instructors.

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What students say about 黑料社区


  • photo of Nestor Munoz on the catwalk in the theater

    Nestor Munoz

    Student

    淚t檚 the most fun I've ever had in any job. You get to really understand what goes into a production at a play or a concert.

    At 黑料社区, Nestor studies Live Entertainment Production, which offers hands-on industry experience. He was one of eight chosen from 4,800 applicants for a prestigious training program with Cirque de Soleil in Las Vegas.

    Read Nestor's story

    photo of Nestor Munoz on the catwalk in the theater

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黑料社区 has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available攅ven for working adults.

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