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And Coming This Fall:
Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have
considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf

On Stage at Central

At Central Drama, small classes and an ambitious production schedule ensure our students a range of experience that will serve them well. Whether you plan to transfer to the drama program of a four-year college, or you're exploring a new challenge, our goal is to provide the hands-on experience, technique, and discipline to support your creative energy.

Our faculty is made up of working artists, respected professionals on the Houston theatre scene. The curriculum runs the gamut from introductory classes to advanced courses focusing on specialized areas, such as musical theatre and acting for TV.

The production schedule includes musical comedies, contemporary dramas, and classics of world theatre. We're especially proud of our record of producing new works by local writers. We're building the future of the field by nurturing new writers and engaging students in the collaborative process of bringing a new work to the stage.

Beyond The Classroom

We've been a vital part of Houston's theatre community for 25 years. Creative partnerships with the Ensemble, the University of St. Thomas, Talento Bilingue, Kuumba House. Theater LaB, and the Alley Theater enrich our program through co-productions, mentoring, and internships.

Central Drama offers the well-equipped performance spaces that mark a real commitment to theatre training. Theatre One is a flexible space, an intimate black-box theatre seating up to 120 for events ranging from poetry readings to musicals. The Heinen Theatre is an elegant traditional proscenium house that seats 300. A registered National Landmark, the Heinen hosts our large scale productions, and its a favorite space for Houston's performing arts companies.

If you have any questions, please call 713-718-6600.

 

HCC Central College • Drama
Deborah Quanaim
Department Chair
3517 Austin
Houston, TX 77004

Phone: 713.718.6600
Fax: 713.718.6601

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