Public school3.9K

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL

Test-FreeLGBTQ+

Start free

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Program

Quick links

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Browse programs

Quick links

AA Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Focus on acting, directing, musical theatre, and technical theatre

Notable guest artists expand the instructional program each semester

Faculty help you build a career portfolio and prepare for university and professional auditions

Performance & Productions

500-seat Amelia Center Theatre for mainstage productions

75-seat Amelia Center Theatre Lab for intimate performances

Write, direct, or perform in your own production through GCSC Players, the college's award-winning student theatre organization

Professional Development

Partnership with Bay Arts Alliance for backstage work on national Broadway tours at the Marina Civic Center

Professional relationships with Seaside Repertory Theatre and Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Many current students earn their first professional credits while studying at GCSC

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, Florida State University, Troy University, and the University of Central Florida

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,370

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,635

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,074

Before aid

Average net price

$4,709

After aid

Understanding Your Award · gulfcoast.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Focus on acting, directing, musical theatre, and technical theatre

Notable guest artists expand the instructional program each semester

Faculty help you build a career portfolio and prepare for university and professional auditions

Performance & Productions

500-seat Amelia Center Theatre for mainstage productions

75-seat Amelia Center Theatre Lab for intimate performances

Write, direct, or perform in your own production through GCSC Players, the college's award-winning student theatre organization

Professional Development

Partnership with Bay Arts Alliance for backstage work on national Broadway tours at the Marina Civic Center

Professional relationships with Seaside Repertory Theatre and Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Many current students earn their first professional credits while studying at GCSC

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, Florida State University, Troy University, and the University of Central Florida

Program Highlights

Training

Focus on acting, directing, musical theatre, and technical theatre

Notable guest artists expand the instructional program each semester

Faculty help you build a career portfolio and prepare for university and professional auditions

Performance & Productions

500-seat Amelia Center Theatre for mainstage productions

75-seat Amelia Center Theatre Lab for intimate performances

Write, direct, or perform in your own production through GCSC Players, the college's award-winning student theatre organization

Professional Development

Partnership with Bay Arts Alliance for backstage work on national Broadway tours at the Marina Civic Center

Professional relationships with Seaside Repertory Theatre and Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Many current students earn their first professional credits while studying at GCSC

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, Florida State University, Troy University, and the University of Central Florida

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Fees

Domestic Fee

$10

International Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · connect.gulfcoast.edu

Program AppApplication

Auditions

VPA Scholarship Auditions, 6:00 PM (Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts)

Mar 3, 2026Aug 13, 2026

Scholarshipauditions2026.Pdf · gulfcoast.edu Scholarshipauditions2026fa.Pdf · gulfcoast.edu

Good to Know

Open Admission

High school graduates are eligible to apply

Transfer students with credits from regionally accredited institutions welcome

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 is required for admission to the program

Optional audition for Visual and Performing Arts scholarship consideration

Two audition tracks are offered: Acting and Musical

Auditions are held in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts

Contact

Dr. Jennifer McAtee, jmcatee@gulfcoast.edu, (850) 872-3887

Contact Dr. McAtee if you cannot attend an audition date or need an online submission option

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Audition

Visual and Performing Arts scholarships are open to incoming and current full-time GCSC students

New students need a high school diploma or equivalent by August 2026

Choose one of two audition tracks:

Acting: two contrasting monologues, not to exceed three minutes

Musical: one monologue not to exceed 90 seconds, plus a song

Accompaniment (Musical Track)

Bring sheet music or an accompaniment track without vocals

An accompanist is provided

Required Materials

One letter of recommendation

A copy of your high school transcript

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

3.9K

Earnings

$38K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,370

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,635

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,074

Before aid

Average net price

$4,709

After aid

Understanding Your Award · gulfcoast.edu College Scorecard

Training

Focus on acting, directing, musical theatre, and technical theatre

Notable guest artists expand the instructional program each semester

Faculty help you build a career portfolio and prepare for university and professional auditions

Performance & Productions

500-seat Amelia Center Theatre for mainstage productions

75-seat Amelia Center Theatre Lab for intimate performances

Write, direct, or perform in your own production through GCSC Players, the college's award-winning student theatre organization

Professional Development

Partnership with Bay Arts Alliance for backstage work on national Broadway tours at the Marina Civic Center

Professional relationships with Seaside Repertory Theatre and Emerald Coast Theatre Company

Many current students earn their first professional credits while studying at GCSC

Degree Flexibility

Alumni of this program have continued their education at the University of Florida, the University of Miami, Florida State University, Troy University, and the University of Central Florida

Updated 1d ago