The Department of Theatre and Dance provides hands-on training and foundational coursework designed for students pursuing the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. Through a blend of extensive classroom study and production experience, you will develop practical skills both on and off the stage. Our program cultivates essential life skills, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership, while fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Casper College offers a comprehensive foundation for continued study or professional work in the performing arts.
Completion Time: Two academic years
Total Credit Hours: 62–63 credits
Delivery Format: In-person classroom study and production experience
Program Highlights: Students engage with all facets of the discipline, including acting, voice, movement, technical theater, and directing. You will have numerous opportunities to participate in professional-level productions each year.
Casper College is ranked among the top in the nation for affordable excellence, awarding more than $13.8 million in financial aid annually. The Theatre Arts program is supported by a variety of institutional and foundation scholarships, with more than $3 million awarded to Casper College students each year.
Students are encouraged to complete one simple application to be considered for all available merit- and need-based scholarships.
This degree provides a strong and versatile foundation for professional work and continued engagement in the performing arts.
Actor
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Theatrical Designer
Director
Casper College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). Casper College is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This Associate of Arts degree is specifically designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate theatre degree.
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At Casper College, you will learn from experienced, friendly, and supportive faculty dedicated to helping you succeed. Our instructors bring real-world expertise and industry connections into the classroom, providing individualized attention in a welcoming environment.
Performance Spaces: Students gain experience in the Gertrude Krampert Center for Theatre and Dance.
Student Organizations: Join Broadway Bound or USITT to practice theatrics, improv, and audience participation.
There are no pre-reqs for this program.
Casper College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
For requirements and more information about this program, view its listing in the academic catalog:
Academic Chair for Music, Theatre and Dance
Dean, School of Fine Arts and Humanities
Fine Arts and Humanities Academic Assistant
Theatre Instructor
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
307-268-2100
