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7000 Dandini Boulevard
Reno,Nevada 89512-3999
775-673-7291


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Associate of Fine Arts in Theatre

Associate of Arts in Musical Theatre

Associate of Arts in Dance


Our mission is to provide a hands-on, high-quality education with diverse production experiences and classes to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities, enter professional training programs, or begin work in the industry. We possess an active production schedule for students interested in both on and offstage work. Each year our production season varies in content, style, and shifts with student's interests. Faculty and staff work closely with students in all aspects of the discipline and mentor students in their creative and career pursuits.

Acceptance Rate:

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) has a general acceptance rate of 35%


Faculty Info:

Dan Bouweraerts, Dean Burton, Dayna DeFilippis, Candace Garlock, Ty Hagar, Aimee Kelly, Scottie Lockrem, Ron Marston, Steven Meyer, Theodore Owens, Rossitza Todorova, Corina Weidinger.



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by Stephi Wild - March 31, 2025


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Spend Your Summer Training at UCLA
by Team BWW - February 06, 2025


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by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2024


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