Daytona State College
221 N Beach Street
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
(917) 589-6586
Chairperson: Trent Berning, trent_berning@daytonastate.edu
Department Contact: Samantha Stern, samantha_stern@daytonastate.edu
Academic Year: August to May
Degrees Offered: AA, BS
Program Objectives: You have the opportunity to: Prepare for professional careers in theatre and related entertainment fields; Fulfill degree requirements for the Associates of Arts degree with a focus in performing arts; Complete lower-level courses and requirements to transfer to a four-year theatre program, including through DirectConnect to UCF and a formal articulation agreement with Flagler College Theatre; Perform onstage and work backstage at our state-of-the-art facility; Choose a focus of Acting, Musical Theatre or Technical Theatre.
History: Theatre Arts at Daytona State College welcomes you with a friendly atmosphere, close contact with faculty and staff and small classes with individual attention. You can jump right into a number of annual mainstage productions, class showcases and even a student improv club! DSC also offers a variety of courses in vocal and dance performance.
Facilities, Classrooms, and Theatres: The program is housed at the college’s News-Journal Center. The multi-level, multi-theatre facility features two state-of-the-art performance spaces. Main Theater: It features seating for 859 guests, an orchestra pit, fly tower, digital sound boards, computerized lighting and dimming and excellent sight lines from every seat. Studio Theater: This 264-seat venue offers a thrust/ proscenium hybrid-style design. Other amenities include a dance studio rehearsal space with sprung wooden floors and mirrored walls, large dressing rooms and green room, four concession areas and traditional classroom spaces.
Scholarships and/or Assistantships: Theatre Scholarships and work study positions available.