Welcome to Napa Valley College Department of Theater Arts. From an AA Degree in Theater (Performance and Technical Theater) and Musical Theater to individual acting and production classes, Theater Arts at Napa Valley College provides excellent instruction taught by industry professionals.
Theater Arts Faculty and Visiting Artists
Jennifer King (Artistic Director / Instructor / Theater Department Coordinator)
Danielle Cain (Instructor - Theater)
Reed Martin (Instructor - Theater/Film)
Jennifer Ruygt (Instructor - Technical Theater)
Barbara Spear (Instructor - Film)
Adam Wadenius (Instructor - Film)
Ian McIver (Instructor - Film)
Degree Programs
Performance (Acting) Associate Arts Degree
Technical Theater Associate Arts Degree
Musical Theater Associate Arts Degree
Courses
For Spring Semester, 2013: Introduction to Theater, Fundamentals of Acting, Improvisation, Diversity in American Drama, Technique of Acting, Technical Theater Laboratory, Stagecraft: Scenery and Props, Stagecraft: Costume and Make-up, Technical Theater and Design: Lighting and Sound, Repertory Theater, Musical Theater Production and Dance Theater Production.
For Summer, 2013: FILM 117; Directors' Cinema
Performing Arts Academy
Afterschool and summer theater day camps for youth and teens. Dates TBA.
Shakespeare Napa Valley
Annual outdoor productions of Shakespeare's plays featuring students as well as local experienced and professional actors. The 2013 Shakespeare Napa Valley dates and production will be announced in February 2013.
Student Matinees
Substantially discounted Theater for Young Audiences productions performed for elementary schools during week day mornings at the college theater. Dates TBA.
For more information about our programs please e-mail Jennifer King at jking@napavalley.edu.