Beyond developing artistic skills, theatre helps students to refine skills in collaboration, critical-thinking, creative problem-solving and effective communication. Drama classes at Dallas College may include introduction to theatre, stage movement, stagecraft, makeup, costumes, acting, voice for the theatre, theatre history and introduction to cinema.
Drama courses are listed under the four-letter rubric (course prefix) DRAM. Note: Drama is the official rubric name, although individual campuses may list courses as Theater or Theatre.
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Taking drama classes at Dallas College is an affordable way to get started on a path to a brighter future. Whether you’re taking classes to transfer to a four-year college or university, or for personal enrichment, our drama curriculum will give you the foundational skills you need.
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- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
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Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
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Sound Engineering Technicians
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All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
What can you do here?
Explore your creativity and build your skills in performance, production and design.
At Dallas College, drama students can:
- Perform in plays, musicals and experimental productions
- Study acting, voice, movement, script analysis and stagecraft
- Explore technical theater pathways, including lighting, sound, set design and costume construction
- Prepare to transfer to a four-year program or pursue workforce-ready certificates in live events and technical theater
Whether you see yourself on stage, behind the scenes or both, you will find opportunities to grow.
Where can you do it?
Drama is offered across multiple Dallas College campuses, each with its own strengths and opportunities.
- Brookhaven, Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland
- Drama offerings vary by campus and may include performance-focused training, technical theater and even community-based productions
Explore your options with a Drama Facilitator to discover which of our campus fits your needs. We’ll help get you into the theater environment and dramatic classes that feel right for you!
Will this lead somewhere?
Turn your passion into experience and your experience into opportunity.
- Participate in more than 20 theater and dance productions each year.
- Work closely with faculty, peers and guest artists.
- Connect with professional organizations such as Shakespeare Dallas, AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Stage — learn more in the auditions and involvement section.
- Complete your training with a paid, fully funded internship in your final semester, connecting you directly with industry professionals and potential employers (available at select campuses).
- Additional internship opportunities may be available throughout your time in the program, allowing you to gain real-world experience while completing coursework.
- Build skills for careers in performance, design, production, live event technology (such as lightboard operator or scenic carpenter), arts education and related creative industries.
Your experience here is designed to prepare you for what comes next.
How can I audition or get more involved?
Interested in performing? There are opportunities to audition throughout the year.
- Auditions are held at different times depending on the production
- Opportunities may be available for both current and incoming students
- Check the Arts calendar for upcoming auditions and performance dates
You can also perform, collaborate and connect in real-world settings beyond campus. Through partnerships with local organizations, the Drama and Dramatic Arts program offers opportunities ranging from workshops and productions to internships.
Community Partners:
Performance and Theater
- Dallas Children's Theater
- Dallas Puppet Theater
- Firehouse Theatre
- Kitchen Dog Theater
- Prism Movement Theater
- Shakespeare Dallas
- Theatre Three
Technical Theater and Production
- Associated Controls + Design
- Dallas Stage Scenery
- DeShea Designs
- Luna Lux
- Texas Scenic Company
- Vari-Lite
Festivals
- American College Theatre Festival (ACTF)
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)
- Texas Thespians
- North Texas Drama Auditions
Dance and Movement
- BombazoDFW
- Bruce Wood Dance Company
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre Encore!
- Danielle Georgiou Dance Group
- Willow DuBose Dance
Community and Event Venues
- AT&T Performing Arts Center
- Dallas Zoo
- Longhorn Ballroom
- Many additional venues and organizations!
What can I experience here?
Students are building experience and gaining recognition through the Dallas College Drama and Dramatic Arts program.
- Students regularly participate in regional and national theater festivals and auditions, gaining exposure and feedback from industry professionals
- Productions span a wide range of styles, from classic and contemporary works to original and student-developed pieces
- Technical theater students gain hands-on experience supporting live productions in areas such as lighting, sound and stage management
- Students collaborate across campuses and disciplines, building teamwork and real-world production experience
Find Out More About Drama & Dramatic Arts
Sign up to receive additional information about Drama & Dramatic Arts or call 972-669-6400.
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
- 972-860-8912
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
Dallas College
- 972-669-6400
- Text College to 214-978-6457
- StudentHelp@DallasCollege.edu
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
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