Theatre Arts
Program Description
Associate in Arts Degree
Step into the transformative world of live performance with our Theatre Arts program, designed to spark creativity on stage and behind the scenes. Whether your passion is acting, directing, design, or technical theatre, the program blends theory with hands-on training, collaborative productions, and coursework that prepares you for professional careers or advanced study.
Students train in real theatre environments, participating in Massasoit productions that range from contemporary plays and musicals to classical works. This direct, practical engagement builds confidence and industry-ready skills across every aspect of performance and production.
Massasoit also sets itself apart with professional development opportunities that connect students to the evolving field of theatre. Workshops, job-shadow placements, and mentorship pair students with professionals who guide them through the creative and technical process. Cross-disciplinary projects with the Media Arts program further expand skills into broadcasting, digital production, and performance for the screen.
Whether you’re pursuing theatre as part of a liberal arts education or preparing for transfer to a competitive four-year program, Massasoit’s Theatre Arts program equips you with the foundation, versatility, and artistic courage to thrive in today’s performing arts landscape.
NOTE: This program may qualify for MassTransfer. Please visit the MassTransfer website to confirm if the program you are interested at Massasoit and a participating state university qualifies.
Meet the Communicative Arts Faculty.
The Theatre Arts Associate Degree meets the standards for MassTransfer, which is a statewide transfer program that provides Community College students the ability to transfer to a Massachusetts State Universities and the University of Massachusetts System. Students should meet with an academic advisor and use DegreeWorks to review the proper program and course selection for transfer to a four-year State College/University.
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Buckley Performing Arts Center
The Buckley Performing Arts Center, named for Senator Anna Buckley, who was instrumental in siting a community college in the City of Brockton, is the theatrical hub of the bustling Fine Arts Building. A resource for the college and the surrounding community, the Fine Arts Building is home to two modern theaters, a state-of-the-art television studio, a radio studio, a painting studio, the Media Center and the college Children’s Daycare Center, not to mention classrooms and staff offices.Massasoit produces and promotes a performance series throughout the year for the college and community that encompasses contemporary and classical music, dance and theatre. The Massasoit Theatre Company, a community theatre sponsored by the college produces a season of plays and musicals, and is home to the Massasoit Student Ensemble.
Massasoit Ensembles
The Massasoit Student Ensemble produces two productions a year, providing opportunities for performance and technical training. It also includes an extracurricular job shadow and training program that gives students the opportunity to work directly with theatre professionals and learn various technical theatre skills. Each student in the program is paired with a mentor who guides them through the technical theatre process from start to finish.
Practical Theatre Ensemble (P.T.E.) is an academic program where we get to combine the theatrical skills we are learning in class, with the practical application of a rehearsal process. Truly an ensemble, we collaborate on a script, exploring acting, design, marketing, and stage management, culminating in a showcase of our work to invited guests.
Clubs
Performix is a Performing Arts Club for students who want to become more involved in exploring arts opportunities and participating in activities to further their performance skill set.
Media Axis Club is for students involved in the television side of the media club. They can expect to get immediate quality hands-on training in television production. The media club provides a stepping-stone to those who are considering a career in any aspect of media communications.