All the World’s Your Stage.
From backstage to center stage, create the magic audiences crave.
Step into the spotlight with Owens’ Theatre Certificate. Whether you’re breathing life into characters, designing worlds that transport audiences or directing the magic that happens when everything clicks—you’ll develop the creative vision that turns raw emotion into unforgettable moments.
Qualities that make a theatre professional shine:
- Imaginative Innovator: See opportunities, shape big ideas and bring them to life
- Steady Strategist: Navigate pressure on and off stage with calm, practical solutions
- Inspirational Teammate: Foster collaboration and elevate everyone’s performance
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
Department of Creative Arts and Media
Required Credit Hours
30-31
Behind the Curtain
1
Academic year or less
2
Major productions per year, along with the 24-hour Theatre Express festival
14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio, offering a personalized learning environment
Create. Connect. Command the Stage.
Owens’ two-semester certificate program teaches you to create the magic of live performance.
Begin with Introduction to Theater, where you’ll discover the rich history, diverse genres, and cultural impact of the stage. Expand your dramatic range in Acting I and explore scenic design and construction through Stagecraft. Master story interpretation in Script Analysis and broaden your cinematic knowledge with Introduction to Film.
Our well-rounded curriculum strengthens your stage presence through Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication while sharpening critical thinking and writing skills through English composition. Tailor your experience with carefully selected art and humanities electives.
Apply your skills by auditioning for roles in student productions each Fall and Spring semester. If you decide to continue your educational journey, this certificate qualifies as the first year of Owens’ Theatre Transfer Pathway, AA degree.
Career Outcomes
Step into the spotlight and captivate audiences, or craft the magic that brings productions to life. This certificate serves as your launchpad to a thriving career in acting, technical theater, directing or entertainment production.
You’ll be armed with professional-grade skills and the unshakeable confidence to transform powerful stories into breathtaking experiences across stage, screen and live events. Explore the employment data to gain insight into local trends.
In Their Words
“I am a firm believer that our testimonies aren’t ours to keep, but pathways for others to walk out knowing there is freedom, joy, and restoration waiting on the other side of their pain.”
Shelby Faulkner, Theatre Transfer Pathway, AA, ’25
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.