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AAFA Theatre

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

60-70 credit AAFA pathway covering design, technical, and performance practices

Coursework supports acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Builds communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and portfolio-development skills

Degree Flexibility

Transfer alignment is published for ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona theatre pathways

Students can prepare for transfer or entry-level theatre, film, and production work

Theatre program page also lists separate Technical Theatre certificate pathways that need a follow-up data-entry pass for exact CCL modeling

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

16%

Enrollment

14.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,358

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,958

Before aid

Average net price

$12,132

After aid

Tuition Rates · mesacc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 10:05 PM

Program Highlights

Training

60-70 credit AAFA pathway covering design, technical, and performance practices

Coursework supports acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Builds communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and portfolio-development skills

Degree Flexibility

Transfer alignment is published for ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona theatre pathways

Students can prepare for transfer or entry-level theatre, film, and production work

Theatre program page also lists separate Technical Theatre certificate pathways that need a follow-up data-entry pass for exact CCL modeling

Program Highlights

Training

60-70 credit AAFA pathway covering design, technical, and performance practices

Coursework supports acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Builds communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and portfolio-development skills

Degree Flexibility

Transfer alignment is published for ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona theatre pathways

Students can prepare for transfer or entry-level theatre, film, and production work

Theatre program page also lists separate Technical Theatre certificate pathways that need a follow-up data-entry pass for exact CCL modeling

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through the Mesa Community College / Maricopa enrollment portal

Maricopa states it is free to apply and everyone is accepted

No separate program application, audition portal, or program-specific application fee is published

Enrollment

MCC has an open admission policy

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program

Admission Pathway

The AAFA Theatre pathway is intended to align with ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona theatre transfer options

Transfer requirements vary by program and institution, so students should confirm course choices with advisors

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 admission - no program-level audition or portfolio requirement is published

Apply through the Mesa Community College / Maricopa enrollment portal

Contact

The Theatre program page lists Kara Thomson as program director for theatre and film design

Students intending to transfer should consult a faculty program advisor and student success analyst

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

16%

Enrollment

14.5K

Earnings

$44K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,358

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$8,958

Before aid

Average net price

$12,132

After aid

Tuition Rates · mesacc.edu College Scorecard

Training

60-70 credit AAFA pathway covering design, technical, and performance practices

Coursework supports acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Builds communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and portfolio-development skills

Degree Flexibility

Transfer alignment is published for ASU, NAU, and University of Arizona theatre pathways

Students can prepare for transfer or entry-level theatre, film, and production work

Theatre program page also lists separate Technical Theatre certificate pathways that need a follow-up data-entry pass for exact CCL modeling

Updated Aug 27, 10:05 PM