Overview
The Department of Theatre Arts offers courses in Acting, Script Analysis, Theatres of Diversity, Dance, Film, Technical Theatre and Performance. Theatre students learn how to act and interact freely and spontaneously, develop strong focus and concentration, work cooperatively with scene partners and in groups, and express themselves with clarity and confidence. Each fall, students have the opportunity to act in a fully staged theatre production.
All professions, whether in the arts or business sectors, benefit from a creative, imaginative, innovative, and collaborative workforce. We can help you to acquire these skills in the Theatre Arts Department. Check EVC's State-of-the-art theater
View our course descriptions.
Theatre Arts Careers
Careers directly and indirectly related to study of Theatre Arts:
- Acting – film, T.V., theatre, voice-over, print, modeling, commercials
- Dancing – classical, jazz, modern
- Directing – theatre, film, T.V., commercials
- Writing – film , theatre, T.V., commercials
- Teaching – elementary to college level and training conservatories
- Stage Management – theatre (transferable skills to film and T.V.)
- Costume and Garment Design
- Set Design
- Lighting Design
- Sound Design
- Architecture / location design and planning
- Theatre Management – creative management skills
- Managing Director – creative and financial background
- Publicity Director
Donate to EVC Theatre
There is no better gift than to donate to live theatre in San Jose! Your gift to EVC Theatre will go a long way to supporting our Fall show, as well as our productions.
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Fall Shows
50 Years of Life, Laughter and Learning was our Fall 2025 production. It was an original show based on EVC's first 50 years. Developed by John Kaufmann. Find out more about the show below.
Shakespeare Escapes Here
The 2024 Fall production was an interactive experience of escape rooms tied to Shakespeare. Developed by John Kaufmann. Find out more about the show below.
Our Town
Live theatre returned to EVC in the production of Our Town in Fall 2023. The original Broadway show was a hit for San Jose audiences
Degrees & Certificates
See the complete catalog for Theatre Courses and Degrees.
- Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Theatre Arts (PDF)
Sample Degree Map
Please click the links below on an example of how you can complete your degree at Evergreen Valley College. We highly suggest you make an appointment with a counselor to discuss your education goals.
Degree
A program map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan to help you complete the courses required for a particular degree or certificate. It is based on the major sheet for the particular degree or certificate you are interested in. It includes courses required for the major, general education and any necessary electives.
A program map is a representation of the major sheet. It includes the specific specialty courses in a major, general education courses and any necessary electives.
A major sheet includes a description of the program you are interested in, what you can expect to learn once you have completed the program (Program Learning Outcomes) and the specific specialty courses you will need to complete within a major.
Faculty
