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Dramatic Arts

Ready to join a fun, engaging, and educational space where you can immerse yourself in the world of theatre? At CCC, you’ll explore acting techniques, theatre design, and construction while developing an appreciation for the rich traditions and trends in American theatre.

Our team of professional theatre artists and college professors brings real-world experience into the classroom, offering you a unique, industry-informed education. Our diverse selection of classes, from Beginning Acting Techniques to Technical Theatre, are transferable to four-year institutions and meet general education requirements.

About Dramatic Arts Classes

   Carlos-Manuel Chavarria

   510.215.4136

   cchavarria@contracosta.edu

    General Education Building, Room 209G

About Productions + Auditions

   Angelina LaBarre

   510.215.4953

   alabarre@contracosta.edu

    General Education Building, Room 209

Be sure to audition for our productions throughout the year!


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Carlos-Manuel Chavarria

Chair

Dramatic Arts

Courtney Carson

Theatre Staging Specialist

Dramatic Arts

Angelina LaBarre

Program Coordinator

Dramatic Arts


I’m very grateful for this opportunity. Don’t be afraid to apply, I say. Take the time. Have mentors. Because that hard work pays off.
I’m very grateful for this opportunity. Don’t be afraid to apply, I say. Take the time. Have mentors. Because that hard work pays off.Jonathon Torres

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