Theater takes the main stage at SPC
From acting, stage production, costume and set design to house management, the theater arts program at St. Petersburg College empowers students to explore their creativity and hone their stagecraft. Take a course or two, or earn an A.A. in our Theatre Associate in Arts Transfer Plan.
Noteworthy Work
Since its resurgence in 2011, SPC's theater program has drawn rave reviews for its work, including a significant collaboration with American Stage on the production of WIT. Two instructors have been honored with awards and SPC alumnus Russell Andrade recently performed in Sweeney Todd.
Facilities
Our theater facilities range from the 500-seat Clearwater Arts Auditorium to the Palladium Theater in downtown St. Petersburg. The college also has forged strong community ties with American Stage Theater, Jobsite Theater, free Fall Theater and other local companies, giving students access to a variety of theater experiences.
Spring 2025:
HatTrick and SPC Theater proudly present:
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Performances:
April 3-5 at 7 p.m.
April 10-12 at 7 p.m.
April 6 and 13 at 2 p.m.
Tickets available at the door only.
$10.00 suggested donation.
Cash only.
General Seating--first come, first serve.
House opens 30 minutes before each performance.
Location:
Arts Auditorium, SPC Clearwater Campus
2465 Drew Street
Clearwater, 33765
Questions? Please contact Scott Cooper at cooper.scott@spcollege.edu
Summer 2025:
INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Performances:
June 27 at 7 p.m.
June 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
June 29 at 2 p.m.
Tickets available at the door only.
$10.00 suggested donation.
Cash only.
Location:
Arts Auditorium, SPC Clearwater Campus
2465 Drew Street
Clearwater, 33765
Questions? Please contact Scott Cooper at cooper.scott@spcollege.edu
SUMMER 2025 SUMMER THEATER AUDITION AND TECH INTERVIEW INFORMATION FOR INTO THE WOODS
AUDITIONS
May 5-6, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
CALLBACKS
May 7, Time TBD
TECH INTERVIEWS
May 1
TECH CALLS/REHEARSALS
Starting May 27
You can take theater classes as electives for your Associate in Arts degree or to meet common prerequisites for your chosen four-year major.
Learn more about learning plans for theater:
- Common course prerequisites for students transferring to University of South Florida as theater majors
- Associate in Arts Theatre Transfer program requirements
- Associate in Arts Theatre Transfer Academic Pathway
Explore SPC theater classes
A liberal arts education with courses in theater can serve as the foundation for advanced degrees and professions such as law, medicine and business, as well as teaching, acting, directing and producing.
Explore your options
- SPC's Career Development Services
- My Career Shines - Plan your future with MyCareerShines from the Florida Department of Education
- SPC Career Pathways - A partnership between SPC and the Pinellas County School Board that gives high school students free college credit for high school and technical programs.
By the numbers
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Job profiles covering hundreds of occupations from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Career One Stop - Tools for job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals from the U.S. Department of Labor
- What People Are Asking - Florida job and wage data for specific areas from Florida's Labor Market Statistics Center
We are offering two $500 scholarships for theater students this term. If students are interested, they should fill out the paperwork found in front of CR 154 and turn it in to Scott Cooper. Actors will be required to audition for both plays if they would like to be considered for the scholarships. Technicians will be able to set up an interview with Scott Cooper to fulfill their requirements for the scholarship.
I Am 4 Art, U Can B 2 Scholarship
Established by Diane Nelson and friends of the arts to provide assistance to students with demonstrated financial need, a 3.0 GPA and a commitment to complete a degree program in the Fine Arts.
Get details on how to apply for Foundation Scholarships like this or research other Financial Aid Scholarships.