Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA
Pathway: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ready to elevate your passion for the performing arts? Take your abilities to the next level with Pikes Peak State College’s Theatre program! We offer hands-on experience in both performance and production. You'll develop skills in acting, directing, screenwriting, and essential behind-the-scenes roles like stage management, set design, and costume design. Graduates are well-prepared to further their studies or pursue careers in the dynamic world of theatre and beyond.
Sep 4–5, 2025 | Downtown Campus, Studio West 103
Run away to the woods with us! Pikes Peak State Theatre is holding open auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and you're invited! Whether you’ve acted for years or never stepped on stage, there’s a spot for you here.
Auditions are open to current and former PPSC students, faculty, and staff. No experience required—just bring your curiosity and come as you are.
Wed, Sep 4 | 4–8pm
Thu, Sep 5 | 4–8pm
Tech interviews: Thu, Sep 5 | 9–11am
Callbacks: Fri, Sep 6 | 12–3pm
Downtown Campus, Studio West 103, Mulliken Black Box
Auditions will consist of readings from the script, no prep needed. If you’d like a low-pressure chance to practice a professional audition, you’re encouraged to bring a one-page acting résumé with a headshot and prepare a two-minute Shakespeare monologue.
If that feels overwhelming or you don’t know what any of that means, come anyway! Just read from the selection provided. Walk-ins are welcome!
We also need help behind the scenes! If you’re interested in design, set building, tech, or ushering, sign up for a tech interview. You’re welcome to bring a résumé or photos of past work.
Content note: PG for faeries, potions, and physical comedy. Inclusive casting and gender-expansive roles.
Sign up to audition for A Midsummer Night's Dream
Contact: sarah.shaver@pikespeak.edu for more info.
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree with designation in Theatre includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado and prepares students for continued study at a four-year college/university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre.
The Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to another college or university as a step toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information on transferring after PPSC, visit our transfer webpage or meet with your advisor.
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AJ Vafiades | Theatre Alumni
Class of 2018
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