College Diploma - Theatre Arts at Studio 58 - Theatre Production

Studio 58 is the professional theatre training program at Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Langara offers nationally-recognized training for both actors and production personnel. Studio 58 offers three-year programs for Acting and Production. Theatre Arts at Studio 58 offers a three-year acting diploma program and theatre production diploma program designed to prepare students for a professional career in theatre, film, television, and related arts. The programs graduate actors and production personnel who have a professional level of commitment and aptitude and who have acquired the skills to become contributing members of these professions. Langara maintains a close liaison with professional companies in Vancouver, casting agents, and directors, most of whom regularly employ their graduates. Intake is limited to ensure students receive intensive individual training.

This program is designed for individuals with previous design, technical, or backstage theatre experience who wish to learn and develop additional skills in a practical theatre setting. Prospective students should have a clear notion in which areas of theatre production they wish to concentrate their studies. The Theatre Production Program, after the first term, consists of foundational, developmental, and applied studies in areas of technical theatre.

Students will be given projects related to their field of study and will have the opportunity to work with professional designers and directors. Students are given a well-rounded understanding of acting, voice, and movement in their first term. After the first term, production students assume major responsibilities on Studio 58 and professional local productions depending on individual needs.