


Welcome to the Barton Theatre Department!
You are in for exciting times on the Barton stage, both in front of the lights and behind the scenes. Develop a broad and rich knowledge of the theatre by studying acting, directing, dramatic literature, history, technology and design. Learn and create in a diverse environment as you integrate your talent with the knowledge and skills you gain here. Barton’s theatre instructors and staff members possess a great depth of professional experience and seek to help you meet your individual educational goals in a friendly and personable way.
Theatre is beneficial for everyone. While not everyone who studies theatre desires to dedicate their lives to art, the skills acquired while studying theatre can be advantageous to many areas of your personal and professional life.
- Oral Communication Skills - Acting onstage teaches you how to be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences. Working as part of a technical crew enhances your ability to communicate your ideas effectively to the team.
- Creative Problem-Solving Abilities - Acting, directing, and technical theatre work are excellent ways to learn how to think on your feet, identify problems, evaluate a range of possible solutions, and problem solve using the tools available.
- Time-Management Skills - Theatre teaches you to use your time effectively. Juggling classes, rehearsal time and independent work forces the theatre student to organize her/his time in order to maximize productivity.
About the Barton Program
- Dedicated faculty at a supportive institution
- Four theatrical productions per season
- Student employment opportunities
- Student directing opportunities
- Meet like-minded creative people
- Associated Degree in Theatre Arts
- Generous scholarship opportunities
Careers
People who become actors, producers, and directors follow many paths to employment. The most important qualities employers look for are creative instincts and the intellectual capacity to perform. The best way to prepare for a career as an actor, especially in the theatre, is through formal dramatic training. Some options for practice in the field are as follows:
- Actor
- Agent
- Booking Manager
- Camera Operation
- Copyright Specialist
- Costume Designer
- Hair/Make-up
- Instructor of Performing Arts
- Lighting Designer
- Playwriting
- Producing
- Screenwriting/Scriptwriting
- Set Design/Construction
- Stage Manager
- Wardrobe
- Writer/Editor
Associate in Art
Theatre
2021-22 Theatre Season
Exciting things are happening in the Theatre Department at Barton! Either onstage or backstage, there are plenty of opportunities to participate.
Next Show:
Visit shows.bartonccc.edu for upcoming event & ticket information!
Student Usher sign-up ushers.bartontheatre.com
UPCOMING THEATRE PRODUCTION - Check back soon for more details!
Fill out the audition form at auditions.bartontheatre.com.
2019-2020 Season
The Diviners
Cinderella
Original Plays Series
2018-2019 Season
The Proposal and The Bear
Harvey
Student Production
Rumors
Original Plays Series
2017-2018 Season
Student Production- Horror Movie Survival Guide
Curtains - the Musical
Original Plays Series
2016-2017 Season
Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Student Production
A Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni
Original Plays Series
2015-2016 Season
Going to See the Elephant
Barton Theatre Student Production - Said and Meant (Ten Short Plays about Language and Misunderstanding)
2014-2015 Season
Steel Magnolias
Barton Theatre Student Production
Godspell
Barton Theatre's Thespian Showcase