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Oakland Community College

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AA Associate in Arts

Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Training

Two mainstage productions per year at Smith Theatre (420-seat venue)

Acting, voice, movement, improv, stage combat, and film acting courses

Technical theatre training in set construction, lighting, sound, costuming, and stage management

Collaboration with ASL department for shadow interpreting in performances

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts degree (62-68 credits) designed for transfer to four-year universities

Learn from experienced professional actors and technicians

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Production quality reviewed by Broadway World

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$37K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,220

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,880

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$18,236

Before aid

Average net price

$5,777

After aid

Cost And Aid · oaklandcc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 15, 1:42 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Two mainstage productions per year at Smith Theatre (420-seat venue)

Acting, voice, movement, improv, stage combat, and film acting courses

Technical theatre training in set construction, lighting, sound, costuming, and stage management

Collaboration with ASL department for shadow interpreting in performances

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts degree (62-68 credits) designed for transfer to four-year universities

Learn from experienced professional actors and technicians

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Production quality reviewed by Broadway World

Program Highlights

Training

Two mainstage productions per year at Smith Theatre (420-seat venue)

Acting, voice, movement, improv, stage combat, and film acting courses

Technical theatre training in set construction, lighting, sound, costuming, and stage management

Collaboration with ASL department for shadow interpreting in performances

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts degree (62-68 credits) designed for transfer to four-year universities

Learn from experienced professional actors and technicians

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Production quality reviewed by Broadway World

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through OCC's online application portal

On the application, select the Associate in Arts degree program

Existing OCC students can use the Change of Program Form to update their academic program

Enrollment

Theatre is offered on the Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills

Entry-level classes are also available at Royal Oak and Auburn Hills campuses

Placement tests and new student orientation are required in most cases

Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting the plan of study

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 required for program admission

Production auditions are separate from admission to the Theatre Concentration

Post-Enrollment

OCC theatre productions traditionally audition in December and April

The theatre audition page posts current production opportunities when available

Students who cannot attend a posted production audition in person may contact Theatre Director Jennifer Little about sending a video link before that production audition deadline

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

21%

Enrollment

12.7K

Earnings

$37K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$3,220

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$5,880

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$18,236

Before aid

Average net price

$5,777

After aid

Cost And Aid · oaklandcc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Two mainstage productions per year at Smith Theatre (420-seat venue)

Acting, voice, movement, improv, stage combat, and film acting courses

Technical theatre training in set construction, lighting, sound, costuming, and stage management

Collaboration with ASL department for shadow interpreting in performances

Degree Flexibility

Associate in Arts degree (62-68 credits) designed for transfer to four-year universities

Learn from experienced professional actors and technicians

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Production quality reviewed by Broadway World

Updated Sep 15, 1:42 PM

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