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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Training

Foundation in acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Hands-on coursework includes Acting I, Technical Theatre, Modern Drama, Directing Techniques, Design Scenography, and Makeup for Stage and Screen

Theatre production experience each semester

Degree Flexibility

ASU Herberger Institute: Theatre BA, Theatre (Design and Production) BA

NAU: Theatre BA/BS with Performance, Design and Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis

University of Arizona: Theatre Arts BA, Theatre Production BFA

60-70 credit transfer-focused associate degree

Technical Theatre certificates also available in Audio, Costuming, Lighting, Properties, Puppetry, Set/Scenic Construction, and Stage Crew

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

14%

Enrollment

8.6K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,022

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,442

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,402

Before aid

Average net price

$12,055

After aid

Cost Attendance · phoenixcollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Hands-on coursework includes Acting I, Technical Theatre, Modern Drama, Directing Techniques, Design Scenography, and Makeup for Stage and Screen

Theatre production experience each semester

Degree Flexibility

ASU Herberger Institute: Theatre BA, Theatre (Design and Production) BA

NAU: Theatre BA/BS with Performance, Design and Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis

University of Arizona: Theatre Arts BA, Theatre Production BFA

60-70 credit transfer-focused associate degree

Technical Theatre certificates also available in Audio, Costuming, Lighting, Properties, Puppetry, Set/Scenic Construction, and Stage Crew

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Hands-on coursework includes Acting I, Technical Theatre, Modern Drama, Directing Techniques, Design Scenography, and Makeup for Stage and Screen

Theatre production experience each semester

Degree Flexibility

ASU Herberger Institute: Theatre BA, Theatre (Design and Production) BA

NAU: Theatre BA/BS with Performance, Design and Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis

University of Arizona: Theatre Arts BA, Theatre Production BFA

60-70 credit transfer-focused associate degree

Technical Theatre certificates also available in Audio, Costuming, Lighting, Properties, Puppetry, Set/Scenic Construction, and Stage Crew

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Summer 2027

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Opens

Feb 1, 2027

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Calendar · phoenixcollege.edu Admissions And Records · phoenixcollege.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Students 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

Enrollment

Open admission through the Maricopa Community Colleges portal

Rolling admission with no application deadline

Fall and spring enrollment available

Transfer Pathway

The Theatre AAFA is designed for transfer and publishes examples at ASU, NAU, and the University of Arizona. Students should confirm the course plan for their intended theatre major and university with an advisor.

Associate Arts Fine Arts Emphasis Theatre 8315 Aafa · phoenixcollege.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition, portfolio, or interview required for program admission

All interested students are welcome to enroll

Scholarship Info

Institutional Scholarships

A single Maricopa Foundation profile can match students to hundreds of scholarships

Scholarships are available across majors, including opportunities for students with GPAs starting at 2.0

Opportunities are posted throughout the year; the main Fall 2026 cycle ran March 1-April 30

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

14%

Enrollment

8.6K

Earnings

$41K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$2,022

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$3,442

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,402

Before aid

Average net price

$12,055

After aid

Cost Attendance · phoenixcollege.edu College Scorecard

Training

Foundation in acting, directing, design and technology, stage management, playwriting, and dramaturgy

Hands-on coursework includes Acting I, Technical Theatre, Modern Drama, Directing Techniques, Design Scenography, and Makeup for Stage and Screen

Theatre production experience each semester

Degree Flexibility

ASU Herberger Institute: Theatre BA, Theatre (Design and Production) BA

NAU: Theatre BA/BS with Performance, Design and Technology, or Theatre Studies emphasis

University of Arizona: Theatre Arts BA, Theatre Production BFA

60-70 credit transfer-focused associate degree

Technical Theatre certificates also available in Audio, Costuming, Lighting, Properties, Puppetry, Set/Scenic Construction, and Stage Crew

Updated Aug 20, 11:25 PM

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