Associate of Arts in Technical Theatre for Social Justice in Seattle United States | Seattle Central College

Intiman Theatre has teamed up with Seattle Central College to launch an Associate Arts degree program focused on Technical Theatre for Social Justice (TTSJ), with applications currently open. This two-year program allows students to collaborate with Union professionals on Intiman's mainstage productions while exploring equity and social justice studies at the college. The AA-DTA degree provides a pathway for transferring to four-year institutions. Through partnerships with the Western Washington Theatrical Training Trust and IATSE locals 15, 488, and 887, the program offers hands-on training, apprenticeships, and skills development for joining the IATSE Union and pursuing backstage careers in entertainment. The curriculum covers technical theatre and film disciplines like costume/props construction, lighting, electrical work, projections, sound engineering, and scenic carpentry/painting, alongside coursework in modern ethical issues, environmental sustainability, and social transformation.