Theatre | Bristol Community College

Work on spectaular productions

Gain skills to work on stage or alongside it

From actors scene study and musical theatre performance to scriptwriting and costume design, Bristol theatre students learn what it takes to make a career out of their passion for theatre.

The Theatre Program at Bristol Community College provides rigorous, hands-on training for people who value a life in the arts. You will receive professional-quality theatre training that provides you with the foundational skills necessary to begin working in the industry, or to transfer to a four-year theatre program.

For those looking to get a head start, Bristol offers a theatre dual enrollment option. This allows high school students to begin taking college-level theatre courses at Bristol while still attending high school.

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Tell us your dream, we'll help you make it real

You're not alone at Bristol. Our Advising & Success team listens to your goals to help choose the right program for you.

As you progress, support staff from Advising, Career & Transfer Services, Student Engagement & Belonging, Library Learning Commons and Tutoring, and more will ensure your success in class and beyond.

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Start Here, Go Anywhere

The program provides the foundation students need to transfer successfully into four-year theatre programs with MassTransfer or articulation agreements.

Practical ExperienceParticipate in three or more Bristol Theatre productions before you graduate.

Stackable SkillsOur Theatre program and skills stack well with teaching, marketing, advertising, law, psychology, event management, fundraising, sales, and more.

More Than PerformanceLearn about script writing, stage management, costume design, technical elements of productions, and more.

Make ConnectionsShare your love of art and performance with your cast and classmates

Theatre Program Locations

Hybrid denotes a mix of in-person and online classes.

Attleboro

Fall River

In-person with option to take general education courses online

New Bedford

Taunton

Online

What You'll Learn

Theatre program students will be able to...

Create theatrical work informed by dramatic action, circumstance, and relevant artistic tools and techniques.
Create designs, performances, and/or scripts that reveal complicated, specific, and rich story elements.
Analyze scripts, performances, and/or designs.
Research appropriately in the creative process.
Collaborate effectively with others in the creation of performances, designs, scripts, and presentations.
Evaluate theatrical work.

What You'll Become

After finishing at four-year schools, graduates of Bristol's Theatre program move on to become...

Actors
Directors
Scenic designers
Producers
Casting directors
Talent agents
Stage managers
Theatre instructors
Costume shop manager
Make-up artists

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Gain Real Experience Through Internships

Bristol's Experiential Education Center matches students with internships and civic engagement opportunities that best fit their skills and career goals.

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Bristol Supports Your Continued Education and Career

Bristol's Theatre program equips graduates to transfer to four-year schools, but we know career and educational journeys aren't linear. No matter your path, Bristol is here to support you and your success.