Drama Program

CRAIG BRASHEARS

Professor of Drama, Art & Drama Department Chair

BA in Theatre, Texas A&M University; MFA in Theatre Design, Utah State University; PhD in Education, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Resident Scenic Designer

Teaching Areas: Film Studies; Design

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(361) 698-1039

SHARA HAGHJOO

Professor of Drama

BFA in Theatre Design, Baylor University; MFA in Theatre Design, Brooklyn College

Resident Costume Designer

Teaching Areas: Costume Technology, Makeup, Theatre History

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(361) 698-1617
shaghjoo@delmar.edu

COLIN MCKEEN

Assistant Professor of Drama

BA in Education and Communication, Fairmont State College; MFA in Entertainment Design & Technology, West Virginia University

Resident Lighting Designer

Teaching Areas: Design; Stage Lighting; Stagecraft

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(361) 698-2053
cmckeen@delmar.edu

BRIAN SECHRIST

Assistant Instructor of Drama

BA in Theatre, University of Alaska; MFA in Theatre, University of Alabama

Resident Technical Director

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CARL YOWELL

Professor of Drama

BA in Communication, Corpus Christi State University; MFA in Drama, University of Texas at Austin

Resident Director and Acting Coach

Teaching Areas: Acting, Voice

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(361) 698-1154
cyowell@delmar.edu

SCENIC STUDIO

Scenery and props for all productions are built by the students under the direction of faculty.

Design Lab

Both digital and traditional techniques are taught.

COSTUME STUDIO

Costumes are designed and created by students under the direction of faculty.

MakeUp Studio

Stage makeup is designed and created by students under the direction of faculty.

Acting Studio

A flexible studio space for acting instruction.

Sue Sellors Finley Theatre

A proscenium style theatre with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and stage technology. At least one large-scale production is performed here every season.

Bartlett Theatre

A black box style theatre that is versatile and intimate for smaller productions.

Del Mar Drama offers scholarship opportunities to new and continuing Drama majors who are enrolled as full-time or part-time students.

Scholarships are for the Academic year beginning in the Fall semester; renewing a scholarship for the Spring semester is based upon faculty review and scholarship requirements.

Scholarship amounts vary, depending on funding available at time of award. Awards typically cover a substantial portion of in-district tuition. Recipients must:

• Be a declared Drama major
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Actively participate in Drama Program productions and events (either cast or crew)
• Enroll in a Drama practicum course each semester 

APPLICATION

Submit your Scholarship Application. Applications open February 22, 2027 and close April 23, 2027. New student applications require one email reference from a High School Theatre Arts teacher or (non-related) theatre professional familiar with your creative work and potential.
New students must apply for admission to Del Mar College and declare Drama as your major prior to accepting a Drama scholarship. You will be contacted to arrange an on-campus audition and interview with Drama faculty upon receipt of the online application.

AUDITION/INTERVIEW

Acting Auditions: Prepare and present two contrasting monologues from published plays: one dramatic, one humorous. Monologues should be approximately one minute each and thoroughly memorized. An armless chair will be provided. No props, please. Your audition will be followed by an interview with Drama faculty.

Design/Tech Auditions: Present a portfolio of 8 to 10 examples of your design, technical, or other creative work. Examples can include photos or drawings of scenery/lighting/costume/makeup/props, stage manager’s promptbook, and/or visual artwork. Portfolio can be presented via either hard copy or slide show. Your portfolio presentation will be followed by an interview with Drama faculty.

Online Scholarship Application