Current Theatre Classes

Updated Fall 2026

Palomar College Theatre Classes create a safe, brave and supportive environment to explore your potential to develop in the craft and art of theatre.  Whether you are curious about the skills of acting or making backstage magic happen, we have a class for you.  We are a welcoming community for all people and look forward to helping you discover yourself in the theatre.

Class Notes: All Theatre Classes - This class requires attending one performance each of our two theatre productions. Student tickets are $13.00. You may avoid the cost by signing up to usher.

TA 100 • INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE | 3 Units | 2 Sections Available | Face-to Face

70605 | MoWe | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | D-10 | Jesus Moreno Escobedo

70608 | TuTh | 9:30 am - 10:55 am | D-10 | Francis Gercke
Fulfillment: IGETC 3A (Arts), Palomar GE Area 4, Multicultural Requirement. Transfers to CSU and UC.
TA 150 • DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND SCRIPT ANALYSIS | 3 Units

72792 | Online (OL) | Canvas | Shaun Heard

Class Notes: This is an online class. Enrolled students will access course materials and participate in class activities through Canvas: https://www.palomar.edu/atrc/lms-login/
Fulfillment: Palomar GE Area 4. Transfers to CSU and UC (Global Awareness).

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TA 115 Acting I |2 Sections Available (Face-to-Face) • 3 units

70607 | MoWe | 11:10 am - 12:40 pm | D-10 | Francis Gercke (Class is full. Waitlist only.)

72519 | TuTh | 11:10 am - 12:35 pm | D-10/D-6 | Michael Mufson
Acting Studio • Combined Acting II, III, IV  • 3 units

MoWe | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | PAC-127 | Francis Gercke

This combined acting studio empowers students to develop skills appropriate to their level under the guidance of experienced theatre professionals.

TA 116 Acting II • 70806
TA 215 Acting III • 70625
TA 216  Acting IV • 70626

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Musical Theatre Scenes I & II • 3 Units | In-Person 

MoWe | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | PAC-216/D-10 | Anthony Methvin, Shannon Mueller, John Russell

TA 173 • Musical Theatre Scenes I  • 72224
TA 174 • Musical Theatre Scenes II • 72225

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TA 107 • Lighting for Stage and Television• 2 Units Lecture & Lab 

73408 | TuTh | 1:15 pm - 3:55 pm | PAC-131 | Sammy Webster

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TA192A • Technical Theatre in Production | Crew for Theatre Productions • 1 Unit Lab

This class makes up the running crew and support positions for our theatre productions. The schedule is concentrated over a 2 week period that includes 2 full day tech rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday followed by four nightly 5-hour dress/tech rehearsals and seven performances.

Please contact Tony Cucuzzella to arrange hours & crew positions acucuzzella@palomar.edu
For more questions or information contact Michael Mufson mmufson@palomar.edu

Production 1: CLUE  Tech Schedule :

Saturday 09/26 | Tech Rehearsal | 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday 09/27 | Tech Rehearsal | 10 AM – 10 PM
Monday 09/28 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Tuesday 09/29 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Wednesday 09/30 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Thursday 10/01 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Friday 10/02 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Saturday 10/03 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Sunday 10/04 | Performance | 12 PM Call– 2 PM start
Thursday 10/08 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Friday 10/09 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Saturday 10/10 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Sunday 10/11 | Performance | 12 PM Call– 2 PM start | Strike after the show

Production 2: Between La Rosa and the Sword Tech Schedule

Saturday 11/28 | Tech Rehearsal | 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday 11/29 | Tech Rehearsal | 10 AM – 10 PM
Monday 11/30 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Tuesday 12/01 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Wednesday 12/02 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Thursday 12/03 | Dress Rehearsal | 5 PM– 10:30 PM
Friday 12/04 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Saturday 12/05 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Sunday 12/06 | Performance | 12 PM Call– 2 PM start
Thursday 12/10 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Friday 12/11 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Saturday 12/12 | Performance | 5 PM Call– 7 PM start
Sunday 12/13 | Performance | 12 PM Call– 2 PM start | Strike after the show

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Audtions for Our Fall Productions

 

LINK FOR FALL THEATRE AUDITIONS- FULL INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP

Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM.

Howard Brubeck Theatre

(Due to a personal emergency Open Call for Between la Rosa and the Sword have been moved to Thursday, August 20, but please use the same form to sign-up.)

This year we will be holding auditions for our two Fall theatre productions on Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM. (This is the week prior to the beginning of classes.) Callbacks for each production will follow later in the week.

CLUE

Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin • Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture • Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE Directed by Michael Mufson October 2-11, 2026

Between la Rosa and the Sword

Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno
Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
December 4-13, 2026

LINK FOR FALL THEATRE AUDITIONS- FULL INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP