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The Performing Arts - Theatre

The Theatre Program offers an Associate of Arts in Theatre degree, a Certificate of Technical Studies in Theatre, and Technical Competency Areas in Acting, Costume Design, Directing, Lighting Design, Scene Design, Stage or Theatre Management, and Theatre Technician. The Associate of Arts in Theatre is the only associate degree in theatre in the state of Louisiana. The Associate of Arts in Theatre is one of the most exciting associate degrees offered as Bossier Parish Community College. The primary objective of this program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in the performance and/or technical areas of theatre, using the newest digital lighting and sound equipment in the industry.

The Associate of Arts in Theatre degree program is designed to attract students who

  • Want theatre training either as a two-year degree or as transfer credits to a four-year university.
  • Seek courses that can be applied to a variety of four-year degrees.
  • Desire theatre courses that provide additional training for those students already working in the entertainment industry.
  • Want to start work immediately in the industry.

Theatre Scholarships:

Full-tuition theatre scholarships are available. Contact the Theatre Program Director for more information on obtaining a theater scholarship.

See also: Financial Aid

Program Director:

Stephen W. Slaughter, Program Director of Theatre; Founder of Cavalier Players; and Professor at Bossier Parish Community College. 318-678-6328 sslaughter@bpcc.edu.

Assistant Program Director:

Dr. Ray Scott Crawford, Assistant Program Director of Theatre; Associate Professor; Ph.D. in Fine Arts/Theatre; Artistic Director of Canterbury Summer Theatre in Michigan City, Indiana. 318-678-6108 rcrawford@bpcc.edu.

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Email

theatre@bpcc.edu