Undergraduate Programs

Theatre in Education and Community Engagement

Bachelor of Arts – B.A. |
Undergraduate

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About the Program

Use performance as a tool for social change, personal growth, and community building. Learn to craft stories that engage, inspire, and challenge. Gain skills to lead workshops, create educational theatre, and drive community projects that connect people, spark dialogue, and empower others through the transformative power of theatre.

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Theatre in Education and Community Engagement

The Polytechnic Experience

See inspiration ignite in tomorrow’s artists as you explore theatre as a tool for learning and social change. Gain hands-on experience leading educational programs in schools and communities. Through workshops and teaching practice, develop the skills to foster creativity, critical thinking, and connection through performance.

Courses

×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Bachelor of Arts in Theatre option on Theatre in Education and Community Engagement is designed for students who are passionate about using theatre as a tool for education and social change. This track prepares students to teach theatre in secondary schools or to work with community-based theatre organizations. The curriculum emphasizes the development of pedagogical skills, as well as the ability to create and implement theatre projects that engage and empower diverse communities. Students gain practical experience through workshops, student-driven projects, and participation in mainstage productions. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in educational theatre, community engagement, or further study in theatre education.

For the most up-to-date information on courses for this program, visit the course catalog or contact an advisor.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Sharon Endowment for Community Arts Scholarship

In honor of Sharon and Megan Daseler. This scholarship is for a theatre student who is actively engaged in creative work in the Pomona community.