Training
•Production-oriented program integrating coursework with 2-3 public performances per year
•Productions span drama, comedy, musical theatre, children's theatre, and new works
•Students perform onstage or work backstage in lighting, costumes, scenic design, and stage management
•Broad foundation in acting, stagecraft, lighting, costume, makeup, directing, and script analysis
•Specialized courses include Acting for the Camera, Improvisation, and Audition Techniques
•Intercultural and Women's Theatre and LGBTQ+ Theatre courses broaden cultural perspectives
Professional Development
•Located in Lancaster, CA — the Antelope Valley's primary performing arts training ground
•Hispanic-Serving Institution with strong community engagement
•Accredited by ACCJC/WASC with reaffirmation completed Spring 2024
Degree Flexibility
•Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T) designed for seamless transfer to California State University campuses under SB 1440
•Completion guarantees CSU admission with junior standing in a similar major
•Transfer articulation agreements also available for UC campuses via ASSIST.org
