Central Campus theatre honored as Exemplary Campus of Distinction
The Texas Educational Theatre Association recently named the San Jacinto College Central Campus an Exemplary Campus of Distinction. This honor recognizes the College’s commitment to theatre education through achievement, resource curation, and theatre arts advocacy.
According to the TxETA release, “This remarkable achievement is a testament to the
unwavering dedication, tireless efforts, and exceptional leadership Dr. Jerry Ivins
[Central Campus theatre artistic director] has demonstrated throughout his tenure.
His unwavering commitment to providing an enriching and nurturing educational environment
has resulted in San Jacinto College’s well-deserved recognition by the TxETA Awards
committee.”
To earn the prestigious honor, colleges across the state were evaluated in different categories, including theatre course offerings, performance opportunities and venues, theatre curriculum, leadership, advocacy, technology, community service, and outreach.
This recognition reflects the hard work of a dedicated group of artists who make the Central theatre program a premiere example of educational theatre in Texas. Due to their commitment to excellence, our students earn recognition at numerous universities, leading to scholarship opportunities. Central’s artistic team reflects the continued excellence of San Jacinto College.
In 2023, TxETA named Ivins the 2023 Higher Education Educator of the Year. Ivins has taught at San Jac for 29 years. He is also heavily involved in the University Interscholastic League one-act play competition as a judge, an adjudicator, and a licensed contest manager.
He runs two area and two regional contests, and the state one-act play contest each year for 4A, 5A, and 6A schools. Since 2006, he has served the TxETA as convention director for 13 years and served on the board of directors for five years.
The Central Campus will be honored at an awards ceremony Sept. 28 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston.
Fall 2024 Central Campus theatre productions:
When:
Oct. 16-19, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m.
Where:
San Jacinto College Central Campus
Slocomb Auditorium (C13)
8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505
Tickets:
$15 – General Admission
$13 if purchased and picked up by Oct. 15.
Box office opens Oct. 14, 1:30 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
When:
Dec. 5-7 and 12-14, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 8 and 15, 2:30 p.m.
Where:
San Jacinto College Central Campus
Powell Arena Theatre (C13)
8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505
Tickets:
$15 general admission
$13 if purchased and picked up by Dec. 4
Call for special ticket rates for school performances. Box office opens Dec. 2, 1:30-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
