High School Outreach
The Theatre Department at Fullerton College invites you to participate in any of our High School Outreach Programs:
The High School Matinee Program.
Each Fall and Spring we offer weekday matinee performances of Theatre classics produced in our spacious Campus Theatre. The Fall production is usually a comedy or drama with Shakespearean play appearing in alternating years. The Spring production has always been a musical. This proscenium theatre which seats 500 is furnished with a full fly loft and current state of the arts technology which allows us to bring a professional and modern look to the plays you would most like your students to experience. Each student receives a complimentary study guide, and you will find our ticket prices the best buy in Southern California. To place your name on our High School Matinee mailing list contact Office Manager Tess Jacobs (714-992-7425) tjacobs@fullcoll.edu
The Fullerton College High School Theatre Festival
Each March in conjuncition with our Spring term musical, we produce the largest high school theatre festival in the Western United States. 2,000 high school students from over fifty high schools descend on the campus for two days of acting and design competition, improvisation, workshops, and great fun. Over 150 judges adjudicate approximately 45 rooms of competition each hour, and 200 college workers help make this arguably one of the best run theatre festivals in the country. To receive registration materials and reserve your school's involvement in this year's festival, contact Office Manager Tessa Jacobs (714-992-7425) tjacobs@fullcoll.edu
Standing Room Only Summer Honors Conservatory
Since 1980 Fullerton College has offered high school students a tremendous education experience in the months of June and July. While working on a major musical produced in our Campus Theatre, students also take college credit classes in Acting, Voice, and Dance. Gary Krinke, his outstanding artistic staff, and college actors serving as student mentors create a supportive learning environment for your students. To place your name on our SRO mailing list contact Office Manager Tessa Jacobs (714-992-7425) tjacobs@fullcoll.edu
Technical Theatre Assistance
Scene Shop Supervisor Jim Book (714-992-7427) and Costume Designer Mela Hoyt Heydon (714-992-7428) are willing to answer your technical theatre questions or to discuss renting scenery, set pieces, or costumes for your productions.
Classes for High School Teachers
If we can assist you with additional classes for credentials or other professional requirements, please contact Mela Hoyt-Heydon (714- 992-7429) mhoytheydon@fullcoll.edu. We offer several academic and production classes in the evenings, on weekends, and in the summer.
Directors Festival
Have you been looking for a chance to direct a small character play or more adult material that is permissible in a high school environment? Then consider our Directors Festival, held each June in the Bronwyn Dodson Theatre. We are always looking for interested directors to participate in our Directors Festival, which is open to student, faculty, alumni, and community directors. For more information about the Directors Festival.