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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

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Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T), an official California ADT housed in the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Broad introduction to theatre performance, design, history, lighting, costumes, and stagecraft for students who have not yet chosen a specialization

Designed for students pursuing theatre as a profession and intending to transfer for a baccalaureate or higher degree

Performance & Productions

Performance and tech opportunities across the department's annual season, including open-call production auditions after enrollment

Facilities

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

Degree Flexibility

Completion provides priority admission to the California State University system in a similar major, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed

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, 12:14 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T), an official California ADT housed in the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Broad introduction to theatre performance, design, history, lighting, costumes, and stagecraft for students who have not yet chosen a specialization

Designed for students pursuing theatre as a profession and intending to transfer for a baccalaureate or higher degree

Performance & Productions

Performance and tech opportunities across the department's annual season, including open-call production auditions after enrollment

Facilities

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

Degree Flexibility

Completion provides priority admission to the California State University system in a similar major, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T), an official California ADT housed in the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Broad introduction to theatre performance, design, history, lighting, costumes, and stagecraft for students who have not yet chosen a specialization

Designed for students pursuing theatre as a profession and intending to transfer for a baccalaureate or higher degree

Performance & Productions

Performance and tech opportunities across the department's annual season, including open-call production auditions after enrollment

Facilities

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

Degree Flexibility

Completion provides priority admission to the California State University system in a similar major, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Opens

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)

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

Apply to the college via CCCApply and register for classes

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

Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T), an official California ADT housed in the School of Arts, Media, Performance, and Design (AMPD)

Training

Broad introduction to theatre performance, design, history, lighting, costumes, and stagecraft for students who have not yet chosen a specialization

Designed for students pursuing theatre as a profession and intending to transfer for a baccalaureate or higher degree

Performance & Productions

Performance and tech opportunities across the department's annual season, including open-call production auditions after enrollment

Facilities

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

Degree Flexibility

Completion provides priority admission to the California State University system in a similar major, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed

Updated Sep 8, 12:14 AM