Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•6 shows produced per year with roles for students of all experience levels
•Kern Shakespeare Festival — two Shakespeare plays each fall featuring students, alumni, and local actors
•Summer musical with live orchestra in collaboration with the music department
•Open auditions for all BC students enrolled in Theatre Acting Lab (THEA B27)
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system
•Priority admission to your local CSU campus in a similar major
COMMUNITY & EVENTS
•Peg Pauly High School Festival — acting competition judged by BC professors and community artists
•Theatre Club meets every other Thursday at 2:30 PM in PAC 101
University AppApplication
Apply
Deadline
Rolling
ENROLLMENT
•Open enrollment — no separate program application required
•Apply via CCCApply
•Enrollment fee: $46 per unit (set by the state)
CONTACT
•Professor Brian Sivesind: brian.sivesind@bakersfieldcollege.edu
•Professor Kim Chin: kchin@bakersfieldcollege.edu
•Professor Cody Ganger: cody.ganger@bakersfieldcollege.edu
ADMISSION
•No audition required — open enrollment
•Apply to Bakersfield College via CCCApply and enroll in theatre courses
•Production auditions are open to all enrolled students — no need to be a theatre major
Program info updated 4h ago
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•6 shows produced per year with roles for students of all experience levels
•Kern Shakespeare Festival — two Shakespeare plays each fall featuring students, alumni, and local actors
•Summer musical with live orchestra in collaboration with the music department
•Open auditions for all BC students enrolled in Theatre Acting Lab (THEA B27)
TRANSFER PATHWAY
•AA-T guarantees admission with junior standing to the CSU system
•Priority admission to your local CSU campus in a similar major
COMMUNITY & EVENTS
•Peg Pauly High School Festival — acting competition judged by BC professors and community artists
•Theatre Club meets every other Thursday at 2:30 PM in PAC 101
Updated 4h ago
Academic School Information
22%
Grad Rate
17,280
Enrollment
$37,291
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,430
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,300
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,621
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,493
Family Income $30k - $48k$14,538
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,011
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,746
