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Pella,Iowa 50219
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Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (Acting/Directing)

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre (Design/Tech)


The Central College theatre program is designed to make available a broad and comprehensive exposure to the theatre arts. Intellectual and artistic developments are carefully balanced within a production-oriented atmosphere. A variety of courses are offered including acting, directing, history, literature, Arts Management, stagecraft, design and technical production. Independent study is encouraged and students have the opportunity to earn credits while working on their craft under close mentorship by faculty and staff.

Faculty Info:

Charles Adamson, Ronald Rybkowski, Kate Kanne Smith, Mary Jo Sodd.



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The Beautiful City Project Will Host March Cabaret CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2024

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of its interactive March cabaret, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. With over 30 performers coming ready with 3 60-second cuts of songs, the audience will choose which of the 3 songs it wants to hear throughout the night.

The Beautiful City Project's CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE to be Presented in March
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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Assassins
(3/23/23 - 4/2/23)
Illinois Central College
Stupid Fing Bird
(4/17/21 - 4/25/21)
Illinois Central College
Love Letters
(11/20/20 - 11/22/20)
Olney Central College
Doubt, A Parable
(10/7/20 - 10/10/20)
Central College
Disney's Frozen Jr in Broadway Disney's Frozen Jr
(9/23/19 - 9/23/20)
Central College Christian Academy
Disney's Beauty And The Beast in Broadway Disney's Beauty And The Beast
(7/17/20 - 7/26/20)
North Central College
Les Miserables School Edition in Broadway Les Miserables School Edition
(6/25/20 - 6/28/20)
Illinois Central College Performing
Church & State
(4/16/20 - 4/19/20)
East Central College
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL in Broadway 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
(2/20/20 - 2/23/20)
EAST CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATRE
The Foreigner
(11/22/19 - 11/24/19)
Olney Central College
The Laramie Project
(4/16/19 - 4/17/19)
Central College
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(10/18/17 - 10/22/17)
CENTRAL COLLEGE
GUYS DOLLS
(2/23/12 - 3/3/12)
CENTRAL COLLEGE
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