2022 - 2023 College Guide (Name Tag QR Code)

Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL, 34981
(772) 462-7696
Chairperson: Dr. John Southall, jsouthal@irsc.edu
Department Contact: Alex Kanter, akanter@irsc.edu
Academic Year: August to May
Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts
Program Objectives: Here at Indian River State College, we believe the best way for arts
students to learn performance skills...is by performing. In addition to taking curricular classes in
acting, dance, and other theatre disciplines, our students get ample performance opportunities
on both our McAlpin Mainstage and in our more intimate Wynne BlackBox.
History: Indian River State College is a public, comprehensive college with a statewide and
national reputation for excellence. Continuing a 61-year tradition of responsiveness to
community need, IRSC is committed to advancing the educational, cultural, career training,
workforce, and economic development of its surrounding area. IRSC is recognized as the
premier institution for higher education emphasizing quality, affordability and convenience. IRSC
is a key partner in the continuing development of the Treasure Coast region and is a national
model for innovative use of technology in education.
Facilities, Classrooms, and Theatres: The IRSC Fine Arts Center features the 639-seat
McAlpin Fine Arts Theatre, the 100-seat Wynne Black Box Theatre, Fee Dance Studio,
classrooms and rehearsal rooms. A regular schedule of live shows is presented by students in
the IRSC Theatre program, the student song and dance troupe "Company," as well as the Jazz
Band, Wind Ensemble and College Chorale.
Scholarships and/or Assistantships: Many financial aid and scholarship programs are readily
available to eligible students, including more than $3 million annually provided to students by
the IRSC Foundation, Inc.
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