Parkland College Theatre — Attraction in Champaign

If you’re considering applying for Parkland Community College’s theatre program, consider otherwise. Although the department has a wonderful acting instructor, the department’s director is a narcissistic, self-indulgent bully who makes the classroom environment unwelcoming and stressful. I have seen this department director take his stress out on students (both neurotypical and non-neurotypical) in harmful ways, and he has made even the most dedicated, hard-working individuals cry. Again, if you’re thinking about going to Parkland College and care about your mental health, please do not apply as a theatre major.

Of course, I encourage you to apply for ANY other major at Parkland College and still audition for theater roles. Or you can volunteer on any show without having to worry about the egotistical maniac constantly hanging over your head. However, I feel it's necessary to give a word of warning to any theatre-minded students considering an education at this...

There are 2 stages here, a black box for smaller shows (audience on 3 sides) and a full stage (with only the one wall to break) these were great facilities and I had a pretty good time watching a show in each. The play i saw in the larger theatre was better (probably because it was fiddler) but overall the both plays I've seen at Parkland displayed a good range of emotional expression and were satisfying...

I've only seen two plays here but both were great. Recently we saw little shop of horrors which i haven't seen for 30+ years. It was great. Acting, singing, comedy, and even the live music where all to nitch. My only issue were the small cramped seating for a 6'4" 275 lbs man with other American sized friends trying to sit together which can't really be helped. Hope to...