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The Department of Theatre and Speech Communication offers a diverse program of academic, aesthetic and pragmatic experiences. We offer a variety of theory and performance based courses, oral communication courses, laboratory experiences, and awarding winning co-curricular activities. The Theatre and Speech department also provides service to the institution and community with the use of the McAllister Auditorium, McCreless Theatre, theatre and speech scholarships, service-learning projects, and the sharing of professional expertise. The Theatre and Speech Communication Department consists of two programs: Drama and Speech.

DRAMA
The Drama Degree program offers both majors and interested students opportunities to perform in. design, build, and run theatrical productions. The department operates both the 1,004-seat McAllister Fine Arts Auditorium and the more intimate 176-seat McCreless Theatre. Most drama classes require students to participate in management, acting, and technical activities of the department. Auditions for departmental productions are open to any student in good academic standing.

The department’s drama season offers the community a variety of productions, including a children’s theatre production for area elementary school students and the public. Admission is free to San Antonio College students, faculty, and staff presenting a valid ID. Proceeds from general public ticket sales support the Ron Lucke Scholarship Fund. These student scholarships, awarded at the end of each long term, reward their recipients’ academic achievement, professionalism, and dedication to theatre and communication.