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Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA

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Cert. Theatrical Performance

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Cert. Musical Theater

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Cert. Commercial Music: Music Notation

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Cert. Theater Production

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•Acting-focused certificate combining scripted scene work with improvisational technique to prepare students for professional stage and film auditions

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities across the Valley Academic & Cultural Center's four theaters (opened Spring 2026): a 450-seat Mainstage, a 150-seat Horseshoe Theater, an 80-seat Lab Theater, and a 225-seat Screening Theater

Notable Alumni

•Sean Astin — Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy

•Michael Richards — three-time Emmy winner as Kramer on Seinfeld; performed in LAVC student productions

•Ed Begley Jr. — Emmy-nominated actor (St. Elsewhere, Better Call Saul); did improv and student productions at LAVC

Location

•Van Nuys campus at the crossroads of L.A.'s theatre, film, and television industries

School Info

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32%

Grad Rate

12.6K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

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

$12,152

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 14, 1:29 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Acting-focused certificate combining scripted scene work with improvisational technique to prepare students for professional stage and film auditions

Performance & Productions

Notable Alumni

•Sean Astin — Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy

•Michael Richards — three-time Emmy winner as Kramer on Seinfeld; performed in LAVC student productions

•Ed Begley Jr. — Emmy-nominated actor (St. Elsewhere, Better Call Saul); did improv and student productions at LAVC

Location

•Van Nuys campus at the crossroads of L.A.'s theatre, film, and television industries

Program Highlights

Training

•Acting-focused certificate combining scripted scene work with improvisational technique to prepare students for professional stage and film auditions

Performance & Productions

Notable Alumni

•Sean Astin — Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy

•Michael Richards — three-time Emmy winner as Kramer on Seinfeld; performed in LAVC student productions

•Ed Begley Jr. — Emmy-nominated actor (St. Elsewhere, Better Call Saul); did improv and student productions at LAVC

Location

•Van Nuys campus at the crossroads of L.A.'s theatre, film, and television industries

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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$50

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Enrollment

•Open admission — apply and enroll anytime throughout the year

•Apply via CCCApply (LAVC MIS code: 747)

•Submit online application via CCCApply

•Complete FAFSA for financial aid (school code: 001228)

•Complete new student orientation online

•Meet with counselor for educational plan

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Open admission — no audition or interview required

•Apply via CCCApply at any time (rolling admissions)

Contact

•Department Chair: Jennifer L. Read — readjl@lavc.edu

•Phone: (818) 947-2786

School Info

Snapshot

32%

Grad Rate

12.6K

Enrollment

$43K

Earnings

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

$12,152

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Acting-focused certificate combining scripted scene work with improvisational technique to prepare students for professional stage and film auditions

Performance & Productions

Notable Alumni

•Sean Astin — Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy

•Michael Richards — three-time Emmy winner as Kramer on Seinfeld; performed in LAVC student productions

•Ed Begley Jr. — Emmy-nominated actor (St. Elsewhere, Better Call Saul); did improv and student productions at LAVC

Location

•Van Nuys campus at the crossroads of L.A.'s theatre, film, and television industries

Updated Jul 14, 1:29 AM