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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Associate of Arts
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64
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2 Years
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 The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Theatre is designed to prepare students for a transfer to a four-year institution. The courses required are a basic foundation on which one can build in order to pursue a career in theatre. Students can major in theatre with an emphasis in either technical theatre or performance. Classes taken at NCCC will transfer seamlessly to any four year university.
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Interested in this program?
Contact an Advisor!
advising@neosho.edu
(620)432-0311
Program Coordinator
Paula Makar
Office: (620)432-0361
pmakar@neosho.edu
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Theatre at NCCC
The NCCC Theatre Department prides itself on bringing exciting theatrical works to Southeast Kansas. Theatre students at NCCC will be offered a wide variety of opportunities in and out of the classroom. Students who choose to continue to study theatre after attending NCCC will leave with a well-rounded set of skills. Smaller class sizes ensure one-on-one attention from instructors. Students are encouraged to experience all aspects of theatre: acting, directing, designing, and stage managing—a rare opportunity for freshmen and sophomores.
Acting
Students who study acting at NCCC will learn both American Method and Viewpoints acting techniques, as well as professional level Improvisation training modeled after the famous Second City out of Chicago. NCCC focuses on newer, cutting edge works that many colleges don’t perform, and tailors their season to the students’ needs. We also study mask work, acting in period styles, classical acting, and work closely with the Music Department for Musicals and other performances.
Design/Technical Theatre
NCCC provides world-class design and technical training from an Instructor that has worked for Tony Award winning organizations and creators. Get access to the industry’s top professionals and gain working knowledge that leads to professional internships!
Make Your Own Path
Interested in playwriting? Directing? Creating movement-based ensemble theatre? All of these opportunities and more are at your fingertips! Take charge of your education and explore all your creative outlets at NCCC.
Panther Players
Panther Players is a group of students who are interested in participating in theatre or who simply enjoy attending “live” theatre. The club helps support Neosho County Community College’s theatre department and actively engages in volunteer work for the campus community and the communities of Neosho County. The club often provides social gatherings and travel opportunities to view productions at other colleges/universities as well as professional theatres throughout the region. The group meets at least once a month to discuss club business and upcoming events. We also put on a yearly Haunted House with Student Senate that is frightfully fun!
Scholarships
The Department of Theatre has excellent scholarships to offer students who are interested in theatre. No prior theatre experience is necessary, and you don’t have to major in theatre to be on scholarship. No auditions required. For more information, contact Paula Makar, Director of Theatre at pmakar@neosho.edu.
NCCC Director of Theatre
Paula Makar comes to NCCC with a wealth of experience in both Commercial and Academic Theatre. She is of Actor's Equity Association (AEA), as well as an Associate Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC). Paula earned her Master's Degree in Theatre with an emphasis in Directing from Oklahoma State University, and her BFA in Theatre Performance from Wichita State, where she also served as an Adjunct Lecturer and Online Instructor. Paula trained in Intimacy Direction and Choreography with TIE, and studied Improv at Second City in both Chicago and Toronto. Paula previously taught Drama at Wichita Collegiate, Southwestern College, Upward Bound Wichita Prep, and Olivet College in Michigan. She has directed and choreographed numerous productions across the country, including works for Aspen Community Theatre, Mountain Rep, Newman University, and Wichita State. Paula is also an accomplished actor and has worked extensively in the US & Canada.
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Recommended Sequence of Courses
(Fall) Semester I
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Credit Hours
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COMM 105
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Theatre Appreciation
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 3
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ENGL 101
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English Composition I
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3
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CURR 100
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First Year Seminar
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1
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COMM 120
COMM 107
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Fundamentals of Acting or Stagecraft
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3
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CSIS 100
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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3
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Social and Behavioral Science Elective
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3
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Total
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16
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(Spring) Semester II
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ENGL 289
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English Composition II
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3
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MATH 113
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College Algebra
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3
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PSYC 155
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General Psychology
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3
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HPER 150
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Lifetime Fitness
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1
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COMM 104
COMM 216
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Theatre Design or Advanced Acting
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3
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Arts/Humanities Elective
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3
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Total
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16
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(Fall) Semester III
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COMM 207
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Fundamentals of Speech
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3
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Program Elective
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3
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Biological Science w/Lab or Physical Science w/Lab*
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5
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Social and Behavioral Science Elective
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3
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Arts/Humanities Elective
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3
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Total
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17
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(Spring) Semester IV
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COMM 206
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Theatre Workshop (Drama)
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1
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Biological Science w/out Lab or Physical Science w/out Lab*
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3
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Arts/Humanities Elective
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3
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Program Elective
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3
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Program Elective
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3
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Program Elective
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2
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Total
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15
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Associate of Arts Degree Program Credits
*One of the science courses must be biological and one must be physical.
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64
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Courses marked with this symbol are approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may be eligible for transfer. Please visit the NCCC Registrar to learn more. Visit Kansas Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation website for additional information.
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Upon completion of the program the student should be able to demonstrate:
1. Identify the essential components of theatre throughout history to the present day using professional terminology.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic use of the actor’s instrument in movement and voice.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic elements of theatrical design through conceptual and practical application.
4. Implement the acting process from auditioning to performing in front of an audience.
5. Implement the technical theatre process safely from production assignment to building an opening production.
6. Analyze a diverse and inclusive repertoire of plays from varying eras and styles.