The Proficiency Award in Theatre Arts: Acting introduces students to the fundamentals of acting. This award will prepare students seeking a career in theatre or film and/or television production as an actor, casting associate, manager’s assistant or agent trainee.

After successfully completing a Theatre Arts proficiency award, a student could be hired as a: stage manager, actor, playwright, costumer, stitcher, crew member in the film and/or television industries, production assistant, casting assistant or general theatre technician.

To earn a Proficiency Award in Theatre Arts: Acting students must complete 12 specified units.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• apply learned skills in acting, directing and/or make-up application.
• apply problem solving skills to produce a theatrical work in a studio or main stage venue.
• collaborate with peers and instructors in practical applications of skills on original or scripted works.