Theatre (Drama)

Associate Degree. Transfer.

About the program:

The Kilgore College Theatre Department seeks to balance a rigorous production and performance schedule with a substantial and challenging academic experience. Small classes (average ratio: 1 to 16) allow each instructor to give students a great deal of individual attention, enhancing the probability of the student establishing good study habits and a higher GPA. Performances are held in the newly renovated Van Cliburn Auditorium.

Opportunities for immediate performance assignments are an additional plus in this department. For more than 50 years the KC Theatre program has enjoyed an excellent reputation state-wide and the support of its administration and campus-wide faculty.

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Theatre

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Purchase KC Theatre Tickets

  • Purchase tickets in the convenience of your own home on our new secured online ticketing system.
  • VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card are accepted.
  • Your tickets will be held for you at the Box Office where you can pick them up when you arrive for the performance.
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  • Call the Box Office at (903) 983-8126 from  2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Have your credit card ready when you call the Box Office
  • VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card are accepted. (There is a $1.25 service fee.)
  • If you fail to reach someone in the ticket office: Leave a message and a daytime telephone number and we will return your call to confirm your order. Your tickets will be held for you at the Box Office where you can pick them up when you arrive for the performance.

  • Come by the Box Office in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center located at 1200 Hwy. 259 South and Brook Ave. (east side of the crosswalk), on the Kilgore campus.
  • Box Office hours are 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Other Services

  • Special Needs – Special parking and seating are available for our patrons in wheelchairs. Please notify the Box Office of any special needs when you order your tickets.
  • Exchanges – Equal exchanges may be made up to 24 hours before performances. Patrons will be responsible for the difference in price if the ticket is exchanged for a higher priced ticket. Expired tickets cannot be exchanged.
  • Refund Policy – All sales are final. No refunds are offered on returned or unused tickets or for the difference in ticket prices if exchanges are made for lower priced tickets. We welcome your donation of unused tickets for possible resale. Such a donation may qualify as a tax-deductible contribution.
  • Group Rates – Information on group rates is available by calling the Box Office at (903) 983-8126.

Important Notes:

  • Always check the date and time printed on your tickets since all tickets are valid for only one specific performance.
  • We make every effort to start all performances on time. Please plan to arrive at the theatre 15 minutes before curtain. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
  • Unclaimed tickets are subject to resale at curtain time.
  • Children under five years of age will not be admitted into the theatre except for performances of a children’s show.
  • Cameras, cellular phones, pagers or recording devices are not allowed in the theatre; these items may be checked at the Box Office prior to the performance.

Ticket Office Telephone: (903) 983-8126
Ticket Office E-mail: boxoffice@kilgore.edu

Theatre Scholarships

The KC Theatre Department offers generous scholarships based on performance and technical skills, academic merit, and financial need. To apply, simply fill out the online form or Download the PDF version and mail it to:

Kilgore College Theatre
c/o Micah Goodding
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662

Students interested in Acting should prepare an audition piece that meets the following requirements:

  • It must be a monologue: an uninterrupted speech by a single character.
  • It must be no less than one minute in length.
  • It must be memorized.
  • It should, preferably, come from a full length play.
  • The actor should be familiar with the character, the scene, and the play (i.e.know who you are, know what you are saying and to whom you speaking).

Students interested in Technical Theatre should prepare a portfolio that meets the following requirements:

  • Include a reference letter from a theatre teacher or director.
  • Include examples and images of any work in the following areas: Hair and make up design, Properties (Props), Set design and construction, Sound design, Stage lighting, Publicity/Advertising.
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Annual UIL One Act Play Festival

The Kilgore College Theatre UIL One Act Play Festival is set for Monday, February 13-17, 2023.

This unique workshop will include an opportunity to perform on stage for one hour and then have a working critique session for one hour with either KC Theatre faculty or a Texas Shakespeare Festival Artistic Associate.

View more info about the KC UIL One Act Play Clinic (pdf)

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Texas Shakespeare Festival

Theatre students at KC also have the possibility of working as apprentices with the Texas Shakespeare Festival. A summer spent with the festival can provide students with the opportunity to work and study with artists from the professional theatre world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do theatre students do?

Theatre students share the excitement of theatre production and studies with an experienced faculty in a wonderful theatre setting. Our goal is to offer students a comprehensive theatre program which prepares them to transfer with academic and performance skills that provide their greatest opportunity for success at the university level.

What do graduates of the program do?

Our students hone their skills in acting, voice, movement, fencing and musical theatre. They will know design and stagecraft including scenery, costumes, lighting, props and makeup.

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

Salaries vary.

How long does it take to complete the program?

An Associate Degree takes two years. Then it can be transferred to a university.

What is the job outlook for graduates?

The job market for theatre and drama majors is diverse and includes stage, movie cinema and television opportunities.

For information about Theatre:

Micah Goodding
Instructor, Theatre
Phone:
(903) 983-8126
Office:
Turk Fine Arts Center (TURK), 105-C
mgoodding@kilgore.edu
KC Theatre Box Office
Phone:
(903) 983-8601
Office:
Turk Fine Arts Bldg. (TURK), 105
boxoffice@kilgore.edu
Schlunda Reese
Support Assistant
Arts and Sciences
Phone:
(903) 983-8222
Office:
Old Main Building (OMAIN), 102
sreese@kilgore.edu
Meghan Potter
Instructor, Theatre
Phone:
(903) 983-8125
Office:
Turk Fine Arts Center (TURK), 108
mpotter@kilgore.edu
Jeanine Tagg
Department Chair
Instructor, Speech
"Communications, Theatre & Visual Arts"
Phone:
(903) 983-8176
Office:
Comm. & Automotive Bldg. (COMMA), 106
jtagg@kilgore.edu

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