Theatre Arts
Through Blinn’s Theatre Arts Program, you enjoy a complete theatre arts experience, where you not only learn the theories behind the theatre, but also can gain hands-on technical theatre and performance experience. Blinn theatre arts graduates can enter the workforce immediately or transfer to the state’s leading universities, including Texas A&M, the University of North Texas, Sam Houston State, the University of Houston, Southern Methodist University, Colorado State, UTSA, and Texas State.
Degree Plan
The Blinn College District Theatre Arts Program provides a foundation in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Associate of Arts in Theatre
Sophomore relishes work on the stage, behind the scenes
As a child, Aliana Hernandez was shy. Now the sophomore from Brenham is center stage in a host of Blinn College Theatre Arts Program productions and soaking up new experiences as she prepares for a professional career.
“Acting and music got me out of my shell,” Hernandez said.
Blinn-Brenham Theatre Arts to stage four plays
The Blinn College District Theatre Arts Program will present four plays on the Brenham Campus, ranging from a classic love story by William Shakespeare to a musical about a square pumpkin.
The program plans an ambitious schedule of performances, said Theatre Arts Director Brad Nies, who will direct three of the plays.
“We have very talented students in our program who are looking forward to performing for the public,” said Nies.
Theatre Arts Program earns awards at state play festival
The Blinn College District Theatre Arts Program received one of the highest honors awarded at the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association Play Festival, earning an Excellent Award and 13 individual honors for its production of “Romeo and Juliet.”
Excellent Awards in Technical Presentation (Professors’ Choice) were earned by Ayla Witt for stage management, Lanna Solomon for sound design, and Paige Stewart for makeup design.
Program FAQ
Blinn theatre arts courses transfer to bachelor’s degree programs at universities across the nation, including Texas A&M, the University of North Texas, Sam Houston State, the University of Houston, Southern Methodist University, Colorado State, UTSA, and Texas State. Speak to an academic advisor at your university of choice to see how Blinn credits will apply toward your specific degree plan.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, a degree in theatre arts can prepare students for a variety of careers, such as actor, producer, director, and high school drama teacher.
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