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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

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Program Recognition

Dedicated AA in Musical Theatre within the Theatre Arts department, part of the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Built around triple-threat skill development — singing, acting, and dance — for students aiming at musical theatre as a career

Combines performance coursework with production, design, and dramatic literature

Structured to support both transfer to a four-year theatre/drama program and immediate entry into the profession

Performance & Productions

On-stage casting across the department's annual season; the Fall 2026 lineup pairs the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the play Puffs

Facilities

Performances staged in the 400-seat McKinney Theatre and the 72-seat Studio Theatre

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,860

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,038

Before aid

Average net price

$4,152

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · saddleback.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 8, 12:23 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Dedicated AA in Musical Theatre within the Theatre Arts department, part of the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Built around triple-threat skill development — singing, acting, and dance — for students aiming at musical theatre as a career

Combines performance coursework with production, design, and dramatic literature

Structured to support both transfer to a four-year theatre/drama program and immediate entry into the profession

Performance & Productions

On-stage casting across the department's annual season; the Fall 2026 lineup pairs the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the play Puffs

Facilities

Performances staged in the 400-seat McKinney Theatre and the 72-seat Studio Theatre

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Dedicated AA in Musical Theatre within the Theatre Arts department, part of the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Built around triple-threat skill development — singing, acting, and dance — for students aiming at musical theatre as a career

Combines performance coursework with production, design, and dramatic literature

Structured to support both transfer to a four-year theatre/drama program and immediate entry into the profession

Performance & Productions

On-stage casting across the department's annual season; the Fall 2026 lineup pairs the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the play Puffs

Facilities

Performances staged in the 400-seat McKinney Theatre and the 72-seat Studio Theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Jul 31, 2026

Deadline

Spring 2027 International Students (Outside U.S.)Spring 2027 International Students (Inside U.S.)Jan 2, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Important Dates Deadlines · saddleback.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via CCCApply (free, online application)

Rolling admissions — no application deadline

Contact

Email: sc-ampd@saddleback.edu

Phone: (949) 582-4747

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 enrollment — no audition or interview required for admission

Students may audition for mainstage musical productions after enrollment

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

48%

Enrollment

17.7K

Earnings

$51K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$11,860

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$35,038

Before aid

Average net price

$4,152

After aid

Estimated Cost Attendance · saddleback.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Dedicated AA in Musical Theatre within the Theatre Arts department, part of the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Built around triple-threat skill development — singing, acting, and dance — for students aiming at musical theatre as a career

Combines performance coursework with production, design, and dramatic literature

Structured to support both transfer to a four-year theatre/drama program and immediate entry into the profession

Performance & Productions

On-stage casting across the department's annual season; the Fall 2026 lineup pairs the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the play Puffs

Facilities

Performances staged in the 400-seat McKinney Theatre and the 72-seat Studio Theatre

Updated Sep 8, 12:23 AM

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