Program Recognition
•Bullet: Students have attended and performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Training
•Bullet: Hands-on, experiential learning with experienced faculty and working artists
•Bullet: Core coursework includes Acting I and II, Movement & Voice, Stagecraft, Play Analysis, and theatre practicum
•Bullet: Electives include Digital Video Production, Stage Combat, Acting for the Camera, Fundamentals of Directing, drawing, design, and playwriting
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Fine Arts Center Main Theatre supports larger live productions
•Bullet: Black Box Theatre in the Campus Center supports more intimate performances
•Bullet: Theatre and film productions invite all NHCC students to participate onstage or behind the scenes
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: The Theatre Transfer Pathway AFA is designed for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Theatre through the Minnesota State system
•Bullet: NHCC publishes transfer options at Metropolitan State, Minnesota State Mankato, Minnesota State Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, and Winona State
Value
•Bullet: NHCC publishes 2025-2026 full-time tuition and fees of $6,554 for 30 on-campus credits
•Bullet: Eligible Minnesota residents can use the North Star Promise as a last-dollar tuition and eligible-fees scholarship
