Our Program

The Theatre Arts Department here at College of the Siskiyous offers a lower division transfer program, as well as, training in technical theatre. The biggest advantage to studying theatre here at COS?--our small department.  Because of our size, opportunities abound for students to be involved in all aspects of our productions. The COS Theatre Department produces two main stage productions per year.  Other Theatre Department offerings include student directed theatre productions and visiting artist workshops. Regardless of your aspirations, COS' Theatre Department adds experience and training which can serve students for a career in performing arts or help give them the confidence, poise, oral communication skills and ability to tap their creative imagination that will serve them for a lifetime in whatever profession they choose.

Beyond earning an Associate degree in Theatre, students can obtain excellent course transferability to universities. All at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta in Weed, California. Surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes and streams, our college lives in an environment of scenic beauty and artistic inspiration.

Consider Being a Theatre Major!

A major in Theatre gives a student many advantages: Oral Communication Skills, Creative Problem Solving Abilities, Experience Working Cooperatively, Self Discipline, Self Confidence and Leadership Skills. You may also feel the pride of seeing your work on stage or the rush of acting in front of an audience. The Theatre discipline encompasses ART, HISTORY, MANAGEMENT, SELF EXPLORATION and more! The entertainment industry is the largest employer in California. Right now on Backstage Jobs.com for example, there are 783 jobs posted in technical theater! Several of our students have gone on to act in regional theaters, TV, and movies. One even recently premiered a movie he directed in the Saratota Film Festival. Theatre is tough work but EXTREMELY rewarding and a lot of fun. So take a theatre class and check us out.