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Cert. Technical Theatre
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo University AppAudition format
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Selective12-24 StudentsProgram Recognition
•Fully accredited career and technical education (CTE) program through Allan Hancock College
Notable Alumni
•Robert Blackman — Emmy-winning costume designer (Star Trek franchise)
•Sharen Davis — Oscar-nominated costume designer (Dreamgirls, Ray)
•Richard L Hay — scenic designer, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Professional Development
•Students train alongside professional company in lights, sound, props, costumes, stage management, set construction, and paints
•Approximately 1 professional mentor per 2 technical theatre students
•Hands-on experience in PCPA's professional Equity productions
•100% of technical theatre graduates paid as technicians within a year of graduation
•Industry relationships with Disney, Cirque du Soleil, ZFX, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Santa Fe Opera, and Norwegian Cruise Lines
•Second-year students attend USITT national conference for job interviews and networking
•Graduates accepted to Royal Conservatory of Scotland, Cal State Fullerton, Penn State, and Southern Oregon University
Academic info
Snapshot
27%
Grad Rate
8.1K
Enrollment
$43K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$5,383
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$1,156
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,892
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$3,970
$30-48k$4,900
$48-75k$6,789
$75-110k$8,461
$110k+$8,619
Program info updated May 11, 3:38 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Fully accredited career and technical education (CTE) program through Allan Hancock College
Notable Alumni
•Robert Blackman — Emmy-winning costume designer (Star Trek franchise)
•Sharen Davis — Oscar-nominated costume designer (Dreamgirls, Ray)
•Richard L Hay — scenic designer, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Professional Development
•Students train alongside professional company in lights, sound, props, costumes, stage management, set construction, and paints
•Approximately 1 professional mentor per 2 technical theatre students
•Hands-on experience in PCPA's professional Equity productions
•100% of technical theatre graduates paid as technicians within a year of graduation
•Industry relationships with Disney, Cirque du Soleil, ZFX, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Santa Fe Opera, and Norwegian Cruise Lines
•Second-year students attend USITT national conference for job interviews and networking
•Graduates accepted to Royal Conservatory of Scotland, Cal State Fullerton, Penn State, and Southern Oregon University
Program Recognition
•Fully accredited career and technical education (CTE) program through Allan Hancock College
Notable Alumni
•Robert Blackman — Emmy-winning costume designer (Star Trek franchise)
•Sharen Davis — Oscar-nominated costume designer (Dreamgirls, Ray)
•Richard L Hay — scenic designer, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Professional Development
•Students train alongside professional company in lights, sound, props, costumes, stage management, set construction, and paints
•Approximately 1 professional mentor per 2 technical theatre students
•Hands-on experience in PCPA's professional Equity productions
•100% of technical theatre graduates paid as technicians within a year of graduation
•Industry relationships with Disney, Cirque du Soleil, ZFX, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Santa Fe Opera, and Norwegian Cruise Lines
•Second-year students attend USITT national conference for job interviews and networking
•Graduates accepted to Royal Conservatory of Scotland, Cal State Fullerton, Penn State, and Southern Oregon University
Updated May 11, 3:38 PM
