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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

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Theatre

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AA Theater Academy Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer Out

Program Recognition

One of the most highly respected theater training programs in the US, founded in 1929

Melancholia earned 11 National KCACTF awards in Spring 2023, including Distinguished Production of a Play and Distinguished Performance by an Actor

Training

Intensive conservatory training with working professionals

Regular coordination with Cinema/TV department for film and television acting experience

Classes restricted to committed students in the program

Notable Alumni

Morgan Freeman — Academy Award winner (Million Dollar Baby)

Mark Hamill — received Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of the most highly respected theater training programs in the US, founded in 1929

Melancholia earned 11 National KCACTF awards in Spring 2023, including Distinguished Production of a Play and Distinguished Performance by an Actor

Training

Intensive conservatory training with working professionals

Regular coordination with Cinema/TV department for film and television acting experience

Classes restricted to committed students in the program

Notable Alumni

Morgan Freeman — Academy Award winner (Million Dollar Baby)

Mark Hamill — received Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

One of the most highly respected theater training programs in the US, founded in 1929

Melancholia earned 11 National KCACTF awards in Spring 2023, including Distinguished Production of a Play and Distinguished Performance by an Actor

Training

Intensive conservatory training with working professionals

Regular coordination with Cinema/TV department for film and television acting experience

Classes restricted to committed students in the program

Notable Alumni

Morgan Freeman — Academy Award winner (Million Dollar Baby)

Mark Hamill — received Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · lacc.edu

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Admissions Auditions · lacc.edu

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

One Monologue, 2-5 Min

From a published play

Fully memorized

Should demonstrate your ability to play a character

Admissions Auditions · lacc.edu

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues, 2 Min Max Each

One classical and one contemporary, OR one dramatic and one comedic

Audition observed by Theatre Academy Chair and Academy Acting faculty

Admissions Auditions · lacc.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

No application fee to LACC Theatre Academy

Enrollment

If accepted to the Academy, must also apply to Los Angeles City College

Full-time commitment required — block program of classes

No night or Saturday classes in the Theatre Academy program

Admission Pathway

Pass TA 200 (Introduction to Acting) to enter the conservatory the following semester

Day and night classes available for TA 200

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

Complete the Acting Program online application

You will receive an email with instructions and a video upload link

Submit a single monologue video (2-5 min)

Faculty evaluate your submission and email follow-up information

Audition Expectations

If invited, prepare two contrasting monologues for in-person audition

Audition observed by Theatre Academy Chair and Academy Acting faculty

Contact: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2970

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

29%

Enrollment

11.2K

Earnings

$36K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,238

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,040

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,645

Before aid

Average net price

$10,261

After aid

Can I Afford College · lacc.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

One of the most highly respected theater training programs in the US, founded in 1929

Melancholia earned 11 National KCACTF awards in Spring 2023, including Distinguished Production of a Play and Distinguished Performance by an Actor

Training

Intensive conservatory training with working professionals

Regular coordination with Cinema/TV department for film and television acting experience

Classes restricted to committed students in the program

Notable Alumni

Morgan Freeman — Academy Award winner (Million Dollar Baby)

Mark Hamill — received Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018

Updated Aug 5, 2:10 PM