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Paradise Valley Community College

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Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer Out

Training

Perform and work on shows every semester

Storybook Playhouse children's theatre education and performance program

Playwriting and directing coursework

Musical theatre shows and workshops

Stage Combat certificate program with the Society of American Fight Directors in all 8 weapons

Makeup for Stage and Screen coursework

Introduction to Design Scenography

Professional Development

Participation in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and Artists of Promise

Theatre Club and Technical Theatre Club

Named an Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community College

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Degree Flexibility

AAFA degree designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year theatre programs (BFA, BA)

Center for Performing Arts venue on campus

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

19%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,614

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,014

Before aid

Average net price

$12,180

After aid

Cost Attendance · paradisevalley.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 12:23 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Perform and work on shows every semester

Storybook Playhouse children's theatre education and performance program

Playwriting and directing coursework

Musical theatre shows and workshops

Stage Combat certificate program with the Society of American Fight Directors in all 8 weapons

Makeup for Stage and Screen coursework

Introduction to Design Scenography

Professional Development

Participation in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and Artists of Promise

Theatre Club and Technical Theatre Club

Named an Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community College

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Degree Flexibility

AAFA degree designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year theatre programs (BFA, BA)

Center for Performing Arts venue on campus

Program Highlights

Training

Perform and work on shows every semester

Storybook Playhouse children's theatre education and performance program

Playwriting and directing coursework

Musical theatre shows and workshops

Stage Combat certificate program with the Society of American Fight Directors in all 8 weapons

Makeup for Stage and Screen coursework

Introduction to Design Scenography

Professional Development

Participation in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and Artists of Promise

Theatre Club and Technical Theatre Club

Named an Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community College

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Degree Flexibility

AAFA degree designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year theatre programs (BFA, BA)

Center for Performing Arts venue on campus

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

International F-1 applicantsJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

International Student Admissions How Apply · paradisevalley.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Open enrollment via Maricopa Community Colleges application

Free to apply ($0 application fee)

Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

60-64 total credits required

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

Students may need to complete courses at more than one Maricopa college

Some transfer programs may require language proficiency

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 required for admission

Open enrollment through the Maricopa Community Colleges

Post-Enrollment

Two recommended course tracks within the degree:

Acting track: start with THP112 (Acting I) first semester

Technical Theatre track: start with THP213 (Introduction to Technical Theatre) first semester

Both tracks require completing THP112 and THP213 during the program

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

19%

Enrollment

5.1K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,214

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,614

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,014

Before aid

Average net price

$12,180

After aid

Cost Attendance · paradisevalley.edu College Scorecard

Training

Perform and work on shows every semester

Storybook Playhouse children's theatre education and performance program

Playwriting and directing coursework

Musical theatre shows and workshops

Stage Combat certificate program with the Society of American Fight Directors in all 8 weapons

Makeup for Stage and Screen coursework

Introduction to Design Scenography

Professional Development

Participation in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and Artists of Promise

Theatre Club and Technical Theatre Club

Named an Aspen Institute Top 150 U.S. Community College

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Degree Flexibility

AAFA degree designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year theatre programs (BFA, BA)

Center for Performing Arts venue on campus

Updated Sep 4, 12:23 PM