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College of the Sequoias

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AA Dramatic Arts

Acting

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles

Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles

Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement

Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available

Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)

James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City

Performance & Productions

Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays

2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal

Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses

Value

California residents pay $0 application fee

Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions

School Info

Snapshot

39%

Grad Rate

11.6K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,394

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,038

Before aid

Average Net Price

$480

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:58 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles

Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles

Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement

Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available

Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)

James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City

Performance & Productions

Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays

2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal

Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses

Value

California residents pay $0 application fee

Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions

Program Highlights

Training

Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles

Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles

Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement

Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available

Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)

James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City

Performance & Productions

Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays

2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal

Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses

Value

California residents pay $0 application fee

Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

International Fee

$100

Opens

Sep 8, 2026

Deadline

Rolling admissions

Academic Calendar · catalog.cos.edu Admissions Matriculation · catalog.cos.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via CCCApply (California Community Colleges application)

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Open enrollment — no SAT/ACT or GPA requirements

Important Notes

This degree is not designed for transfer, but courses may transfer to other degree programs

See the AA-T Theatre Arts degree for the CSU lower-division Theatre Arts transfer pathway

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition required — open enrollment community college

Apply via CCCApply and register for courses

Production Participation

Rehearsal and Performance courses require departmental audition after enrollment

Contact: Chris Mangels — chrism@cos.edu, (559) 730-3865

Contact: James McDonnell — jamesmc@cos.edu, (559) 737-4801

School Info

Snapshot

39%

Grad Rate

11.6K

Enrollment

$39K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,394

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,038

Before aid

Average Net Price

$480

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Four-semester acting sequence from fundamentals through classical and period styles

Coursework in modern, contemporary, absurdist, and classical performing styles

Text analysis, character development, vocal production, and stage movement

Stage Movement/Stage Combat elective available

Chris Mangels — MFA Cal State San Diego, MA Southern Oregon University (Fine Arts Division Chair)

James McDonnell — MFA University of Missouri-Kansas City

Performance & Productions

Active 4-show season including musicals, classics, and contemporary plays

2025-26 season: Dracula, The Cottage, Cinderella, Machinal

Students perform in fully supported productions through Rehearsal and Performance courses

Value

California residents pay $0 application fee

Courses may transfer to 4-year institutions

Updated Aug 20, 11:58 PM