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39 classes / 11 courses

THP112: Acting I – 3 credits

Fundamental techniques and terminology of acting through physical and vocal expression, improvisation, and monologue and scene work. Emphasis on characterization. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
17692
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos PAC Bldg Rm 150
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:30 – 11:40 AM
  • S. Reynolds
Open
7 of 15 seats available
  • Please contact communication.fine.arts@cgc.edu for more information.
    There may be an additional final showing outside of regular class time.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15783
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
11:00 AM – 12:40 PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
14 of 18 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14784
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
  • D. Williams Jr
Open
17 of 21 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • Textbook info pending
11668
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
1:30 – 3:10 PM
  • J. Murphy
Open
8 of 18 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27321
Glendale
PAC 144
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
1:30 – 3:10 PM
  • L. Tutnick-Machbitz
Open
18 of 18 seats available
15306
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
2/3 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Wed
5:30 – 9:20 PM
  • J. Benesh
Open
18 of 18 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • Textbook info pending
30462
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
In Person
1/21 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Thu
1:00 – 4:30 PM
  • A. Pitner
Open
13 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $5.00
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THP131: Stage Movement – 3 credits

Movement skills for the actor to develop a flexible, expressive physical instrument. Includes pantomime, physical isolation, and awareness exercises. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
11835
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
1:30 – 3:30 PM
  • J. Murphy
Open
15 of 18 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THP151: Theatre for Youth – 3 credits

Principles and techniques of selecting plays, adapting stories, playwriting, directing, designing, producing, and acting in theatre for youth. The course will provide the opportunity to analyze and experience the production process from creating a script to performing a theatre production for a youth audience. Prerequisites: None. Note: THP151 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
16243
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
9:00 – 10:50 AM
  • A. Robertson
Open
18 of 18 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $25.00
  • Textbook info pending

THP201AA: Theatre Production I – 1 credit

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Note: THP201AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
14089
Phoenix
PCC - Other
In Person
1/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon
12:00 – 12:50 PM
  • C. Marin
Open
13 of 14 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    This class requires 50 clock hours of production to be logged with the instructor.
  • Textbook info pending
19057
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
In Person
3/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon
1:00 – 4:50 PM
  • T. Torrilhon-Wood
Open
16 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $15.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17993
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Arranged
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 2/24
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
N/A
  • S. Reynolds
Open
9 of 10 seats available
  • This course is for the Student Directed Black Box Theatre performance. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside scheduled class meeting.
    Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    Audition Required. Contact communication.fine.arts@cgc.edu for more information
    Alternative Schedule
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14503
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Thu
7:00 – 10:00 PM
  • D. Williams Jr
Open
15 of 15 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $10.00
  • Textbook info pending
28750
South Mountain
PAC 725 Black Box
In Person
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Wed, Thu
5:00 – 7:00 PM
  • M. Mendoza
Open
24 of 24 seats available
14664
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
1/30 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • A. Embry
Open
15 of 15 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $10.00
  • Textbook info pending
11478
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
3/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Murphy
Open
12 of 12 seats available
  • Class 11478 Meets as per rehearsal schedule arranged by the instructor. This class is for the cast of the theatre production. Students must audition to receive permission to register.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12412
Mesa: Dobson Campus
MCC Theater Stage
In Person
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
20 of 20 seats available
  • Meets as per rehearsal schedule arranged by the instructor. This class is for the cast of the theatre production. Students must audition to receive permission to register.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29264
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
2/1 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Murphy
Open
20 of 20 seats available
  • Class 29264 Meets as per rehearsal schedule arranged by the instructor. This class is for the cast of the ITPME production. Students must audition to receive permission to register.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THP206: Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre – 4 credits

Introduction to basic principles used in costuming for theatre including the use of tools and techniques for costume construction, understanding of fabrics and materials, and a selected survey of historical fashion. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
12242
Mesa: Dobson Campus
ST28 101
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
  • A. Diaz
Open
9 of 12 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $20.00
  • Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12242 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 12244 held Fri from 8:30AM to 10:10AM at TH 8 (G. Wolfenden)
    Class 12243 held Fri from 10:30AM to 12:10PM at TH 8 (G. Wolfenden)

THP212: Acting II – 3 credits

Fundamental techniques of acting through script analysis, rehearsal, and performance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Department or Division.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
30464
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
In Person
1/25 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon
6:00 – 9:30 PM
  • A. Pitner
Open
9 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $5.00
  • This course is offered once per academic year - only in the spring term. Students who need it to fulfill program requirements are encouraged to plan their schedules accordingly.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
10779
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
  • J. Murphy
Open
10 of 18 seats available
27194
Glendale
PAC 144
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
11:30 AM – 1:10 PM
  • L. Tutnick-Machbitz
Open
6 of 18 seats available
14757
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
1:30 – 3:10 PM
  • D. Williams Jr
Open
10 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • Textbook info pending

THP213: Introduction to Technical Theatre – 4 credits

Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery, lighting, and properties. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
11560
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 1
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
1:30 – 3:10 PM
  • K. Thomson
Open
2 of 16 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $20.00
  • Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11560 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 11561 held Tue from 3:30PM to 5:10PM at TH 30 (K. Thomson, J. Soper) (CLOSED/FULL)
    Class 11581 held Thu from 3:30PM to 5:10PM at TH 30 (J. Soper Jr, K. Thomson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15488
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
1/21 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Thu
3:30 – 6:50 PM
  • A. Embry
Open
13 of 15 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15488 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 15489 held Fri from 9:00AM to 10:40AM at PAC 1043 (P. Wiederman)
  • Textbook info pending

THP214: Directing Techniques – 3 credits

Contemporary theory and practice in directing, the evolution of present-day directing procedures, and a sampling of scripts for directing practice. Principles of script analysis, blocking, casting, rehearsing, and performing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or THE220, or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
10953
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
  • J. Murphy
Open
8 of 18 seats available
  • Class 10953 Requires outside lab rehearsal time.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30463
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
9:30 – 11:10 AM
  • A. Pitner
Open
16 of 20 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15996
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
12:00 – 1:40 PM
  • A. Robertson
Open
17 of 18 seats available
  • The Division waives the prerequisites - although without prerequisites student must register in person or over the phone
  • Textbook info pending

THP217: Introduction to Design Scenography – 3 credits

The role of the theatre designer in creating scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and multimedia effects for stage productions. Elements of the design process and communication of dramatic themes and visions to the audience.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
19070
Estrella Mountain
Perform Arts Black Box 147
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
9:40 – 11:20 AM
  • T. Torrilhon-Wood
Open
13 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • This course is offered once per academic year - only in the spring term. Students who need it to fulfill program requirements are encouraged to plan their schedules accordingly.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29474
Glendale
PAC 144
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:00 – 11:40 AM
  • E. Beeck
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14717
Scottsdale
PAC 1027 Black Box
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
  • A. Embry
Open
11 of 15 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00
  • Textbook info pending
10804
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 1
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
1:30 – 3:10 PM
  • K. Thomson
Open
4 of 16 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13667
Phoenix
T145
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
4:00 – 5:40 PM
  • M. Weisse
Open
9 of 12 seats available
  • Textbook info pending
29067
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Cholla Hall Rm 303
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Fri
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • R. Duren
Open
16 of 28 seats available
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16723
Paradise Valley
M 231 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Fri
11:30 AM – 1:10 PM
  • S. Houghtelin Koerner
Open
15 of 18 seats available
  • Costs include THP Course Fee: $15.00
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • Textbook info pending

THP273: Musical Theatre Production – 1 credit

Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: By audition.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
27465
Glendale
PAC 144
In Person
2/2 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
3:30 – 5:50 PM
  • L. Tutnick-Machbitz
Open
12 of 18 seats available
17963
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Arranged
Hybrid In-Person
1/27 – 4/10
Spring 2027
N/A
  • S. Reynolds
Open
20 of 20 seats available
  • This course is for the Main Stage Musical performance.
    This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside scheduled class meeting.
    Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    Alternative Schedule
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16965
Paradise Valley
M 151 - Studio Theatre
In Person
2/22 – 4/20
Spring 2027
N/A
  • A. Robertson
Open
19 of 20 seats available
  • Reserved for production cast and crew members.
  • Textbook info pending

THP282: Production And Acting II – 3 credits

Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. Emphasis on relating the actor's work to the total production process. Performance of monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days / Times Instructors Availability
11562
Mesa: Dobson Campus
TH 2 EXP Theater
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 3/12
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
3:30 – 4:45 PM
  • K. Thomson
  • J. Murphy
Open
16 of 16 seats available
  • Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
    Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor