Theater | Grand Rapids Community College

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

Current students

Contact Info

theater@grcc.edu

Phone

(616) 234-3387

Office

Offices on 2nd floor, Suite 200

Office Hours

Tuesday: 9:00 am-11:00 am

Thursday: 9:00 am-11:00 am

Future students

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Theater Programs

Gain the skills to become an actor, theatre manager, scenographer, stage manager or director.

View Theater Programs

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Apply to GRCC

Your first step to becoming a Theater major is to apply to GRCC today.

Apply to GRCC

Success Tools

Academic & Aid Resources

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Campus Life

Learning Resources

Student Affairs Resources & Personalized Help

GRCC Players presents John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower

April 3-5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Spectrum Theater
Directed by Emily Diener

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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.

Check out upcoming play season

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.