The Theater Department is a thriving place where students train and audition with award-winning faculty and staff.
Why Theater at GRCC?
- Immerse yourself in a performing arts culture, within GRCC and the Grand Rapids community.
- Train in a wide variety of performing arts, from dance to theater tech.
- Connect with the opportunity to audition for performances at GRCC and at community theaters.
- Join our student group of performers, GRCC Players. Everybody belongs!
Area of study
Future students
Spectrum Theater Calendar
Spectrum Theater houses student group GRCC Players, as well as two community theater groups: Grand Rapids Actors' Theater and Jewish Theater GR.
Each year, GRCC-trained actors receive Grand Awards, given in recognition for outstanding community theater.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available with set builds, painting, and in the costume shop. Typical volunteer hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with some weekend hours available. Call Jonathan Wheeler at (616) 234-3387 for more information.
Student Events
Department Events - Event cards
Testimonial
GRCC Theater is my home away from home. No matter where you're coming from, the faculty make you feel like you're a part of the family.
Alexus Voss, Theater student
Programs in this Department
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Tom Kaechele
Program Director
(616) 234-3538
Professional Support Staff
Jonathan Wheeler
Support Professional
(616) 234-3387
Adjunct Faculty
Jason Flannery
Instructor
Carrie McNulty
Instructor
(616) 234-3409