The THEATER OPTION features various aspects of theater performance including acting techniques, theater practicum, lighting and sound technology, stagecraft, and directing.

What is your dream?
The performing arts can be a tough field to crack. And that is especially true of the theatre. So often it appears that success is measured by talent--a talent that you are not sure you possess. You ask yourself: "Do I have what it takes to really make it? Is a career in the theatre realistic and achievable?" Here at Naugatuck Valley Community College, you'll not only get plenty of opportunities to test those talents and take a long hard look at your creative side, you'll learn the skills and develop the necessary discipline that it takes to succeed in the world of theatre.

The facility...
Our 800 seat proscenium mainstage theatre is equipped with a fly system, along with state of the art technology in the areas of lighting, sound, and pneumatics. Our 100 seat Playbox has the flexibility to be reconfigured to service a variety of design approaches, and to handle both musical and non-musical productions. It likewise features brand new lighting and sound technology. The facility also houses make-up rooms, a scene shop, a costume shop, prop and storage rooms, a green room, box office, and rehearsal space.