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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
24133	South Mountain PAC 725 Black Box	In Person	02/02 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:00AM – 11:15AM	S. Sullivan	Open 12 of 16 seats available
24133	Notes Notes: Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks Textbook info pending
12417	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos PAC Bldg Rm 150	Hybrid In-Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 11:45AM	S. Reynolds	Open 18 of 20 seats available
12417	Notes Notes: Please contact communication.fine.arts@cgc.edu for more information. There may be an additional final showing outside of regular class time. Textbook info pending
16227	Paradise Valley M 151 - Studio Theatre	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 12:10PM	A. Robertson	Open 16 of 18 seats available
16227	Notes Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Textbook info pending
26145	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	10:30AM – 12:10PM	Staff	Open 11 of 18 seats available
26145	Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
22883	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	10:30AM – 12:10PM	D. Williams Jr	Open 14 of 21 seats available
22883	Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00 Notes Notes: Class 22883 costs include THP Course Fee: $30 Textbook info pending
28757	Glendale PAC 144	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	1:30PM – 3:10PM	L. Tutnick-Machbitz	Open 14 of 18 seats available
28757	Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
23532	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	02/04 – 05/15 Spring 2026	W	5:30PM – 9:20PM	A. Pitner	Open 16 of 18 seats available
23532	Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00 Notes Notes: Class 23532 costs include THP Course Fee: $30 Textbook info pending

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
26338	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 12:10PM	Staff	Open 14 of 18 seats available
26338	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
16722	Paradise Valley M 151 - Studio Theatre	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	9:00AM – 10:50AM	A. Robertson	Open 15 of 18 seats available
16722	Costs include THP Course Fee: $25.00 Notes Notes: Class 16722 costs include THP Course Fee: $25 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
31084	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Arranged	Hybrid In-Person	01/21 – 02/25 Spring 2026	M,W	N/A	S. Reynolds	Open 10 of 10 seats available
31084	Notes Notes: 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 Textbook info pending
12418	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Arranged	Hybrid In-Person	02/09 – 04/11 Spring 2026	M,W,F	N/A	R. Duren	Open 15 of 15 seats available
12418	Notes Notes: Alternative Schedule This course is for the Main Stage Theatre performance. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside scheduled class meeting. Audition Required. Contact communication.fine.arts@cgc.edu for more information Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online. Textbook info pending
22537	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	02/02 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,Th	7:00PM – 10:00PM	D. Williams Jr	Open 15 of 15 seats available
22537	Costs include THP Course Fee: $10.00 Notes Notes: Class 22537 costs include THP Course Fee: $10 Textbook info pending
10817	Estrella Mountain Perform Arts Black Box 147	In Person	03/10 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu	2:00PM – 4:50PM	J. Buttry	Open 18 of 20 seats available
10817	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Additional Notes: 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
22718	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	01/31 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Sat	9:00AM – 12:00PM	A. Embry	Open 15 of 15 seats available
22718	Costs include THP Course Fee: $10.00 Notes Notes: Class 22718 costs include THP Course Fee: $10 Textbook info pending
15801	Phoenix PCC - Other	In Person	01/17 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	C. Marin	Open 14 of 14 seats available
15801	Notes Notes: This class requires 50 clock hours of production to be logged with the instructor. Textbook info pending
27023	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Arranged	Hybrid In-Person	01/21 – 02/21 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	E. Brownlee	Open 15 of 15 seats available
27023	Notes Notes: This course is for students participating in KCACTF. Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online. Alternative Schedule Textbook info pending
25934	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	In Person	03/27 – 05/23 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Murphy	Open 12 of 12 seats available
25934	Notes Notes: Class 25934 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
31484	Mesa: Dobson Campus MCC Theater Stage	In Person	02/02 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	A. Bjorklund	Open 20 of 20 seats available
31484	Notes Notes: 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

THP201AB: Theatre Production II – 2 credits

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Note: THP201AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
27008	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Arranged	Hybrid In-Person	02/09 – 04/11 Spring 2026	M,W,F	N/A	R. Duren	Open 15 of 15 seats available
27008	Notes Notes: 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 This course is for the Main Stage Theatre performance. This course requires extra rehearsal and performance time outside scheduled class meeting. Textbook info pending

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
29975	Mesa: Dobson Campus ST28 101	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 12:10PM	A. Diaz	Open 9 of 12 seats available
29975	Costs include THP Course Fee: $20.00 Notes Notes: Class 29975 costs include THP Course Fee: $20 Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 29975 must also enroll in one of the following labs: Class 29977 held Fri from 8:30AM to 10:10AM at TH 8 (G. Wolfenden) Class 29976 held Fri from 10:30AM to 12:10PM at TH 8 (G. Wolfenden) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
30861	South Mountain PAC 725 Black Box	In Person	02/02 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:00AM – 11:15AM	S. Sullivan	Open 13 of 16 seats available
30861	Textbook info pending
10894	Estrella Mountain Perform Arts Black Box 147	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	11:30AM – 1:10PM	T. Butterfield	Open 18 of 20 seats available
10894	Costs include THP Course Fee: $5.00 Notes Notes: Class 10894 costs include THP Course Fee: $5 Additional Notes: 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
28626	Glendale PAC 144	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	11:30AM – 1:10PM	L. Tutnick-Machbitz	Open 4 of 18 seats available
28626	Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
25164	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	1:30PM – 3:10PM	Staff	Open 13 of 18 seats available
25164	Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

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
31143	Glendale PAC 144	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:00AM – 11:40AM	E. Beeck	Open 15 of 18 seats available
31143	Notes Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 31143 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 31144 held Fri from 10:00AM to 11:40AM at PAC 144 (E. Beeck) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26027	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 1	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	10:30AM – 12:10PM	K. Thomson	Open 4 of 16 seats available
26027	Costs include THP Course Fee: $20.00 Notes Notes: Class 26027 costs include THP Course Fee: $20 Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 26027 must also enroll in one of the following labs: Class 26028 held Wed from 10:30AM to 12:10PM at TH 30 (K. Thomson, J. Soper) Class 26048 held Fri from 10:30AM to 12:10PM at ST28 101 (J. Soper Jr, K. Thomson) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29696	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	01/22 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Th	3:30PM – 6:50PM	A. Embry	Open 12 of 15 seats available
29696	Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00 Notes Notes: Class 29696 costs include THP Course Fee: $30 Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 29696 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 29697 held Fri from 9:00AM to 10:40AM at PAC 1043 (A. Embry) 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
31281	Phoenix T127 Stage	Hybrid In-Person	01/26 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M	10:00AM – 12:00PM	C. Marin	Open 13 of 14 seats available
31281	Notes Notes: Flex Start Class Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities. Textbook info pending
27024	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos PAC Bldg Rm 150	Hybrid In-Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	9:00AM – 10:15AM	S. Reynolds	Open 19 of 25 seats available
27024	Notes Notes: Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online. Textbook info pending
25352	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	1:30PM – 3:10PM	Staff	Open 1 of 18 seats available
25352	Notes Notes: Class 25352 Requires outside lab rehearsal time. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16463	Paradise Valley M 151 - Studio Theatre	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	12:00PM – 1:40PM	A. Robertson	Open 15 of 18 seats available
16463	Notes Additional Notes: 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: HU

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
10851	Estrella Mountain Perform Arts Black Box 147	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	9:40AM – 11:20AM	T. Torrilhon-Wood	Open 17 of 20 seats available
10851	Costs include THP Course Fee: $15.00 Notes Notes: Class 10851 costs include THP Course Fee: $15 Additional Notes: 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
22800	Scottsdale PAC 1027 Black Box	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 12:20PM	A. Embry	Open 11 of 15 seats available
22800	Costs include THP Course Fee: $30.00 Notes Notes: Class 22800 costs include THP Course Fee: $30 Textbook info pending
25190	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 1	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	1:30PM – 3:10PM	K. Thomson	Open 7 of 18 seats available
25190	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15132	Phoenix T145	In Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	4:00PM – 5:40PM	Staff	Open 4 of 8 seats available
15132	Textbook info pending
17314	Paradise Valley M 151 - Studio Theatre	Hybrid In-Person	01/23 – 05/15 Spring 2026	F	10:00AM – 12:00PM	S. Houghtelin Koerner	Open 15 of 18 seats available
17314	Costs include THP Course Fee: $15.00 Notes Notes: 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. Class 17314 costs include THP Course Fee: $15 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
30806	Paradise Valley M 151 - Studio Theatre	In Person	02/23 – 04/21 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	A. Robertson	Open 20 of 20 seats available
30806	Notes Notes: Reserved for production cast and crew members. Textbook info pending
31402	Glendale Arranged	In Person	02/09 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	L. Tutnick-Machbitz K. Goodenberger	Open 12 of 18 seats available
31402	Notes Notes: Audition Required. Contact lesley.machbitz@gccaz.edu for more information. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12708	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Arranged	Hybrid In-Person	01/20 – 03/28 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	A. Procopio	Open 20 of 20 seats available
12708	Notes Notes: 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 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
26029	Mesa: Dobson Campus TH 2 EXP Theater	Hybrid In-Person	01/21 – 03/13 Spring 2026	M,W	3:30PM – 4:45PM	K. Thomson	Open 16 of 16 seats available
26029	Notes Notes: 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

THP298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
25635	Mesa: Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office	Independent Study	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	Staff	Open 10 of 10 seats available
25635	No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

THP298AC: Special Projects – 3 credits