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Glendale Community College

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Theatre

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Program Recognition

Two-year Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) transfer degree with emphasis in Theatre

60–70 credits covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and dramaturgy

Open admissions — no audition or SAT/ACT required for enrollment

Performance & Productions

Award-winning GCC Theatre Arts & Film Program

Approximately four theatrical productions per academic year

Community members welcome to participate in productions

Degree Flexibility

Transfers to ASU Theatre BA and ASU Theatre (Design and Production) BA

Transfers to NAU Theatre BA/BS (Performance, Design & Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis)

Transfers to U of A Theatre Arts BA and BFA Professional Actors Training Program

Part of the Maricopa Community College District with guaranteed transfer agreements

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

16%

Enrollment

12K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,614

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,014

Before aid

Average net price

$11,650

After aid

Calculate Compare · gccaz.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 11:29 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) transfer degree with emphasis in Theatre

60–70 credits covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and dramaturgy

Open admissions — no audition or SAT/ACT required for enrollment

Performance & Productions

Award-winning GCC Theatre Arts & Film Program

Approximately four theatrical productions per academic year

Community members welcome to participate in productions

Degree Flexibility

Transfers to ASU Theatre BA and ASU Theatre (Design and Production) BA

Transfers to NAU Theatre BA/BS (Performance, Design & Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis)

Transfers to U of A Theatre Arts BA and BFA Professional Actors Training Program

Part of the Maricopa Community College District with guaranteed transfer agreements

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) transfer degree with emphasis in Theatre

60–70 credits covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and dramaturgy

Open admissions — no audition or SAT/ACT required for enrollment

Performance & Productions

Award-winning GCC Theatre Arts & Film Program

Approximately four theatrical productions per academic year

Community members welcome to participate in productions

Degree Flexibility

Transfers to ASU Theatre BA and ASU Theatre (Design and Production) BA

Transfers to NAU Theatre BA/BS (Performance, Design & Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis)

Transfers to U of A Theatre Arts BA and BFA Professional Actors Training Program

Part of the Maricopa Community College District with guaranteed transfer agreements

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · redirect.maricopa.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must earn a grade of C or better in all program courses

Students may need to complete courses at more than one Maricopa college

Meet with a faculty program advisor and student success analyst for transfer planning

Enrollment

Open enrollment — no SAT/ACT, audition, or portfolio required

Rolling admissions with no application deadline

Free application through the Maricopa District

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 admissions — no audition, portfolio, or interview required

Apply online through the Maricopa District admissions portal (free)

Production Auditions

Show auditions are held each semester for GCC theatre productions

Prepare a fully memorized 1-minute monologue

For those without a prepared monologue, a cold read may be available at audition

Bring an acting resume and headshot to the audition (no selfies)

Prepared slate: greeting, name, title of play and playwright

If cast, register for one credit of Theatre Production (THP201AA)

Anyone from the community may audition; if cast, must register for course credit

Scholarship Info

Scholarships may be available for performing arts students — contact David Seitz at david.seitz@gccaz.edu for details

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

16%

Enrollment

12K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,614

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,014

Before aid

Average net price

$11,650

After aid

Calculate Compare · gccaz.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Two-year Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA) transfer degree with emphasis in Theatre

60–70 credits covering acting, directing, design, technical theatre, and dramaturgy

Open admissions — no audition or SAT/ACT required for enrollment

Performance & Productions

Award-winning GCC Theatre Arts & Film Program

Approximately four theatrical productions per academic year

Community members welcome to participate in productions

Degree Flexibility

Transfers to ASU Theatre BA and ASU Theatre (Design and Production) BA

Transfers to NAU Theatre BA/BS (Performance, Design & Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis)

Transfers to U of A Theatre Arts BA and BFA Professional Actors Training Program

Part of the Maricopa Community College District with guaranteed transfer agreements

Updated Aug 27, 11:29 PM

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