Theatre Transfer Pathway

Take the Stage with Riverland’s Theatre Transfer Pathway

Riverland’s Theatre Transfer Pathway (AFA) is a performance-focused program designed for students who want to build skills in acting, production, and stagecraft while preparing to transfer to a four-year theatre program.

You’ll gain hands-on experience both on stage and behind the scenes while developing your creative voice.

Get Involved Right Away

Students have immediate opportunities to participate in theatre productions. Riverland produces four mainstage shows each year, including:

• Musicals
• Comedies
• Dramas

You can explore areas like acting, stage management, set design, and technical theatre.

What You’ll Learn

• Acting and performance techniques
• Script analysis and storytelling
• Stage movement and speech
• Technical theatre skills like lighting, sound, and set design

Learn Beyond the Classroom

Expand your experience through travel-study opportunities such as:

• Big Arts in the Big Apple – Experience theatre in New York City
• London Dash – Explore theatre in London

Students also participate in events like the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and campus productions such as Summerset Theatre.

Designed for Transfer

This Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed to transfer to four-year BA or BFA theatre programs, helping you continue your education and pursue a career in the performing arts.

Performance Spaces and Facilities

Students perform in the Frank W. Bridges Theatre, which includes:

• Modern lighting and sound systems
• Scene shop for building sets
• Costume and prop areas
• Dedicated rehearsal spaces

Scholarships

Scholarships to Support Your Education – Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for Theatre. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to pursue your passion.

View current scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

Get Connected

Explore performances, events, and opportunities:

• Theatre Program
• Auditions
• College Choir
• Left Ear Art Club