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CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY

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AS Theater

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AS Theater

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

•Comprehensive theatre training in acting, directing, design, stagecraft, script analysis, and theatre history

•Required coursework includes Acting I/II, stagecraft, theatre design, script analysis, theatre history, and an experiential learning capstone

•Electives include Acting III: Auditioning, Theatre Production Workshop, American Musical Theatre Workshop, and Voice and Movement for the Stage

Performance & Productions

•Fully-produced plays, devised theatre, musicals, developmental readings, and theatre for social justice projects

•Partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) - students can observe and work with top professionals on new theatrical works

•Theatre Production Workshop offers hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Long Island City, Queens location - minutes from Manhattan's theatre district

•Classroom visits by working artists, theatre tours, and discounted or free tickets to NYC productions

•Internship opportunities with NYC-based theatre organizations through the HUT 299 capstone

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) networking opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Clear transfer routes to CUNY senior colleges including City College, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Queens College, and SUNY Purchase

•Faculty-led transfer guidance and transfer meetings

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Grad Rate

11.3K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,254

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,054

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,120

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 26, 5:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive theatre training in acting, directing, design, stagecraft, script analysis, and theatre history

•Required coursework includes Acting I/II, stagecraft, theatre design, script analysis, theatre history, and an experiential learning capstone

•Electives include Acting III: Auditioning, Theatre Production Workshop, American Musical Theatre Workshop, and Voice and Movement for the Stage

Performance & Productions

•Fully-produced plays, devised theatre, musicals, developmental readings, and theatre for social justice projects

•Partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) - students can observe and work with top professionals on new theatrical works

•Theatre Production Workshop offers hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Long Island City, Queens location - minutes from Manhattan's theatre district

•Classroom visits by working artists, theatre tours, and discounted or free tickets to NYC productions

•Internship opportunities with NYC-based theatre organizations through the HUT 299 capstone

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) networking opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Clear transfer routes to CUNY senior colleges including City College, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Queens College, and SUNY Purchase

•Faculty-led transfer guidance and transfer meetings

Program Highlights

Training

•Comprehensive theatre training in acting, directing, design, stagecraft, script analysis, and theatre history

•Required coursework includes Acting I/II, stagecraft, theatre design, script analysis, theatre history, and an experiential learning capstone

•Electives include Acting III: Auditioning, Theatre Production Workshop, American Musical Theatre Workshop, and Voice and Movement for the Stage

Performance & Productions

•Fully-produced plays, devised theatre, musicals, developmental readings, and theatre for social justice projects

•Partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) - students can observe and work with top professionals on new theatrical works

•Theatre Production Workshop offers hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Long Island City, Queens location - minutes from Manhattan's theatre district

•Classroom visits by working artists, theatre tours, and discounted or free tickets to NYC productions

•Internship opportunities with NYC-based theatre organizations through the HUT 299 capstone

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) networking opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Clear transfer routes to CUNY senior colleges including City College, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Queens College, and SUNY Purchase

•Faculty-led transfer guidance and transfer meetings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

University AppApplication

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Fees

Freshman Fee

$65

Transfer Fee

$70

Deadline

PriorityFeb 1, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

•60-credit Associate in Science (AS) degree through the Humanities Department

•No separate program application - apply via the CUNY Application only

Program Requirements

•Must complete an Urban Study course

•Apply to graduate in final semester

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

•Open admission - no audition or portfolio required for program entry

•After enrollment, auditions/interviews may be used for Theatre Production Workshop or production placement; they are not required for admission

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Grad Rate

11.3K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$5,254

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,054

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,120

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Comprehensive theatre training in acting, directing, design, stagecraft, script analysis, and theatre history

•Required coursework includes Acting I/II, stagecraft, theatre design, script analysis, theatre history, and an experiential learning capstone

•Electives include Acting III: Auditioning, Theatre Production Workshop, American Musical Theatre Workshop, and Voice and Movement for the Stage

Performance & Productions

•Fully-produced plays, devised theatre, musicals, developmental readings, and theatre for social justice projects

•Partnership with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) - students can observe and work with top professionals on new theatrical works

•Theatre Production Workshop offers hands-on production experience

Professional Development

•Long Island City, Queens location - minutes from Manhattan's theatre district

•Classroom visits by working artists, theatre tours, and discounted or free tickets to NYC productions

•Internship opportunities with NYC-based theatre organizations through the HUT 299 capstone

•Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) networking opportunities

Degree Flexibility

•Clear transfer routes to CUNY senior colleges including City College, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Queens College, and SUNY Purchase

•Faculty-led transfer guidance and transfer meetings

Updated Jun 26, 5:54 PM