Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PRODUCTION TRAINING
•Technical Theatre is built around hands-on production practica inside ELAC's theatre program.
•The department describes its production process as a professional-style environment with three performance venues and industry-standard technology.
•Students can train across stage production, lighting, sound, scenery, props, and stage management.
CAREER ACCESS
•ELAC's technical pathway highlights entry-level preparation for stagehand, lighting, audio, rigging, scenic art, props, and production assistant work.
•The department cites internship relationships with Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theatre @ Boston Court, Universal Studios, and LA MusArt.
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply to ELAC through the college admissions website; the department does not list a separate theatre application, audition portal, or prescreen.
•New and some returning students complete identity authentication before they can register for classes.
DEGREE PATHWAYS
•ELAC publishes both an Associate in Arts theatre degree and an Associate in Arts for Transfer pathway on its official theatre degree page.
•The department presents Acting, Technical Theatre, Costume, and Dance as emphasis areas inside its broader two-year theatre training structure.
TIMING
•The theatre department does not publish a separate theatre application deadline; students follow the college's admissions and registration timelines.
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition, portfolio review, or interview is required for admission to the Technical Theatre emphasis.
•Students enter through college admission and build production experience through technical theatre coursework and practicum.
AFTER ENROLLMENT
•Practical training happens through technical theatre practicum and live production assignments.
•Cooperative education and internship experiences are part of the department's professional training pathway after students are active in the program.
Program info updated 2h ago
PRODUCTION TRAINING
•Technical Theatre is built around hands-on production practica inside ELAC's theatre program.
•The department describes its production process as a professional-style environment with three performance venues and industry-standard technology.
•Students can train across stage production, lighting, sound, scenery, props, and stage management.
CAREER ACCESS
•ELAC's technical pathway highlights entry-level preparation for stagehand, lighting, audio, rigging, scenic art, props, and production assistant work.
•The department cites internship relationships with Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theatre @ Boston Court, Universal Studios, and LA MusArt.
Updated 2h ago
Academic School Information
35%
Grad Rate
27,753
Enrollment
$42,006
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$1,238
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,572
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,852
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$10,536
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,059
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,971
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,346
Family Income $110k+$16,430
