Brookhaven College

Brookhaven College, part of the Dallas College system, offers a robust Drama (DRAM) curriculum at its Brookhaven campus. The program provides foundational coursework such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre Appreciation, Acting I & II, Stage Movement, Stage Makeup, Voice for the Actor, Film Appreciation, and Stagecraft, giving students a comprehensive grounding in performance, technical, and critical aspects of theatre arts. These classes support transfer pathways to four-year institutions as well as personal enrichment and community engagement.

Students engage directly with production through Theatre Practicum I–IV, which offers hands-on practicum experience in cast or crew roles. This practical focus is reflected in the program’s active staging of multiple productions each semester. Recent seasons have included companion one-acts like Laundry and Bourbon paired with Lone Star, as well as inventive collaborations like a marionette-based A Christmas Carol in partnership with Dallas Puppet Theater. Productions are mounted in the campus’s Black Box Theater and the larger Performance Hall (around 650–680 seats), offering varied performance spaces for students.

Brookhaven College fosters an accessible and inclusive environment, welcoming auditions from both enrolled students and community members. Faculty, such as Theatre Chair Darise Error, emphasize professional standards within a supportive learning culture—developing not just artistic talent but essential skills like communication, teamwork, confidence, and critical thinking . The program also offers scholarships—such as a merit-based theatre scholarship—for the Brookhaven theatre community, easing financial barriers for students.

With its affordable tuition, community-focused outreach, and a strong emphasis on practical production experience, Brookhaven College’s theatre program equips students with transferable skills and real-world training. Whether students aim to transfer into four-year programs or enrich their personal or professional lives, the program provides a dynamic, collaborative, and accessible pathway into the world of theater arts.