Delgado community college

Delgado Community College’s Theatre Arts program, located at the City Park Campus in New Orleans, provides an accessible and culturally immersive introduction to theatrical arts. Its curriculum is built around a General Studies concentration in Theatre, designed for students seeking a practical foundation and transferable academic credit toward four-year degrees or early professional entry.

Classes blend theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Students begin with core courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Acting I & II, Stagecraft I, Movement, Voice for the Stage, Playwriting, Modern and Classical Theatre, Acting for the Camera, Stage Management, and Musical Theatre Workshop . Practicum labs are required, enabling students to earn credit for participating in live departmental productions—onstage or backstage.

Delgado Theatre produces a rich season of shows that include classical dramas, contemporary plays, musicals, children’s theatre, and student-generated works. Productions are staged in two campus venues and frequently include collaborations with local theatre companies like The NOLA Project, Radical Buffoons, Storyville Collective, and See ’Em On Stage.

The program emphasizes professional preparation and community engagement. Faculty are deeply connected to the New Orleans theatre landscape, offering masterclasses, internships, and co-productions that immerse students in local arts networks. A scholarship opportunity—the Timothy K. Baker Scholarship—is awarded each semester to outstanding theatre students working in at least two productions.

Graduates leave with foundational training in acting, technical theatre, design, and production management, plus transferable credits for further education. With its blend of experiential learning, industry engagement, and affordable tuition, Delgado’s Theatre concentration serves as a valuable starting point for aspiring theatre-makers in Louisiana and beyond.