Drama & Theatre Arts

Cuesta’s Theatre Arts program blends hands-on training and creative exploration to prepare students for vibrant work both onstage and behind the scenes.

From acting and directing to technical theatre and design, students develop practical skills through productions and coursework—connecting script analysis with character development and set creation Cuesta College.

Students build confidence, collaboration, and discipline as they tackle every aspect of theatrical staging—from lighting and costumes to production management. The program emphasizes responsibility and artistic growth through immersive learning and theatrical collaboration Cuesta College.

Cuesta’s state‑of‑the‑art Harold J. Miossi Cultural & Performing Arts Center (CPAC), which houses both a 400‑seat main stage theater and a 100‑seat experimental theater for dynamic student performances and community events.

Cuesta’s drama productions have earned national prestige. Recent performances—such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, and Ghost Ship—were selected for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and the program has received multiple awards including Outstanding Theatrical Creation and National Gold Medallion honors.