Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre is a dynamic, transformative program with multidisciplinary classes, award winning productions, diverse stage opportunities, hands-on experience, and industry internships. Our curriculum is a two-year program offering an Associates of Arts degree and an Associates of Arts Transfer degree with specializations in acting, technical theatre and costume design. We train the next generation of theatre artists at LAPC Theatre.
​Frankenstein By Nick Dear
From the novel by Mary Shelley
Directed by Shaheen Vaaz
Performing Arts Mainstage
Oct. 24 – Nov. 2, 2025
This electrifying tale of a creature cast away by his creator into a hostile world—only to wind his way back in a dangerous game of destruction—has captivated audiences for over 200 years. The gothic story comes to life with Nick Dear’s acclaimed adaptation of the chilling fable by Mary Shelley, animating the themes of social rejection, intellectual hubris, and the nascency of good and evil.
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Georgia: An Original Devised Theatre Production
Directed by JP Evans
Dow Arena Theatre
Dec. 5- 14, 2025
LAPC Theatre presents a new play created, produced, and performed by LAPC Theatre students. Georgia follows a 13-year-old girl struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, and her father’s struggle to save her life. Based on a true story, the play explores themes of self-image, loss, and the power of a parent’s love.
DEGREES
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
THEATRE ARTS
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Complete the following 6 sections:
THEATER 100 - 3 units
THEATER 240 - 3 units
THEATER 270 - 3 units
THEATER 271 - 3 units
THEATER 342 - 2 units
THEATER 411 - 3 units
Choose one:
THEATER 232 - 2 units
THEATER 250 - 2 units
THEATER 292 - 2 units
Major Total Units - 19
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THEATER 100 - Intro to the Theater
THEATER 232 - Play Production
THEATER 270 - Beginning Acting
THEATER 271 - Intermediate Acting
THEATER 292 - Rehearsals & Performances
THEATER 342 - Technical Stage Production
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THEATER 240 - Voice and Articulation
THEATER 411 - Costuming for Theater
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
TRANSFER DEGREE
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Complete 1 of the following sections:
THEATER 100 - 3 units
THEATER 110 - 3 units
Complete the following 3 sections:
THEATER 270 - 3 units
THEATER 291 - 1 unit
THEATER 342 - 2 units
Complete 3 of the following sections:
THEATER 114 - 3 units
THEATER 271 - 3 units
THEATER 300 - 3 units
THEATER 305 - 3 units
THEATER 310 - 3 units
THEATER 411 - 3 units
THEATER 450 - 3 units
Major Total Units - 18
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THEATER 100 - Introduction to the Theater
THEATER 270 - Beginning Acting
THEATER 271 - Intermediate Acting
THEATER 291 - Rehearsals & Performances
THEATER 300 - Introduction to Stage Craft
THEATER 310 - Introduction to Theatrical Lighting
THEATER 342 - Technical Stage Production
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THEATER 240 - Voice and Articulation
THEATER 305 - Introduction to Design for the Theatre
THEATER 411 - Costuming for the Theater
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THEATER 110 - History of the World Theater
THEATER 114 - Script Analysis for Theatre Performance, Study, & Appreciation
THEATER 450 - Beginning Stage Make-Up
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acting/ directing
Our acting/ directing program offers rigorous, transforming training to the actor and director. Actors learn the techniques of performance through monologues , scene study, ensemble building and audition classes. Emerging actors have multiple opportunities to practice their art in four fully realized department productions, including musicals. Directing students bring their scene culminations to invited main stage events. Our renowned faculty provide real world connections via guest artist workshops, casting opportunities, and professional internships.
KCACTF
LAPC Theatre students participate in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competing for scholarships in Acting and Directing and earning honors and real world experience.
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INTERNSHIPS
We offer our students many internship opportunities at theatre companies like the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum and the Center Theatre Group. These often lead to job opportunities or "points" earned towards joining the actor's union, the Actor's Equity Association.
ACTING SKILLS CERTIFICATE
CORE CLASSES
TA 240 Voice and Articulation
TA 265 Movement for Actors
TA 270 Beginning Acting
TA 271 Intermediate Acting
TA 273 Advanced Acting
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COMPLETE 1 CLASS BELOW
TA 232 Rehearsals and Performance
TA 291 Rehearsals and Performance
TA 292 Rehearsals and Performance
TA 293 Rehearsals and Performance
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COMPLETE 1 CLASS BELOW
TA 100 Introduction to Theatre
TA 225 Beginning Directing
TA 230 Script Analysis
TA 340 Stage Management
TA 342 Technical Stage Production
TA 411 Costuming for Theatre
TA 450 Stage MakeUp
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degrees
LAPC Theatre Arts Associate of Arts Program at Pierce College is a professional quality transferable education plan for theater artists. This rigorous program gives students valuable skills in all the major areas of performance for the stage. Students are asked to take a total of six Major required classes spread over four semesters of study. They can earn the Acting Skills Certificate in 4 semesters in preparation for the industry. Some of the classes offered as part of this program:
BEGINNING ACTING - THEATER 270
Offered every semester, this class provides a 15 week rigorous introduction to the craft of acting for stage performance. Students are exposed to all basic techniques of performance, and participate in monologue study, scene work, and basic script analysis. Students perform solo work, in addition to collaboration with other student scene partners.
VOICE AND ARTICULATION - THEATER 240
Every fall semester, students are engrossed in activities that prepare their bodies for professional theater voice techniques. In this 15 week class, students will acquire skills in diction, projection, and dialects. Students are exposed to warm up exercises, monologue and scene work, and explore the process in which an actor uses and transforms their voice for the stage.
CLASSES
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THEATER 270-BEGINNING ACTING
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS MEETS CSU C1
THEATER 271-INTERMEDIATE ACTING
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS MEETS CSU C1
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THEATER 273-ADVANCED ACTING
(UC/CSU) -3 UNITS MEETS CSU C1
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THEATER 225-BEGINNING DIRECTION
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS
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THEATER 230 - ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS
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THEATER 232-PLAY PRODUCTION
(AC/CSU) (RPT 3) - 2 UNITS
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THEATER 240-VOICE AND ARTICULATION
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS
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THEATER 280-MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP I
(UC/CSU) - 3 UNITS
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THEATER 291-REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES I
(UC/CSU) (RPT 3) - 1 UNIT
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THEATER 292-REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES II
(UC/CSU) (RPT 3) - 2 UNITS
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THEATER 293-REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES II
(UC/CSU) (RPT 3) - 3 UNITS
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MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS TA 265
In fall semesters students in this class immerse themselves in a full movement repertoire from Stage Combat to the Viewpoints to Yoga and Dance, culminating in movement pieces.
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DIRECTING - TA 225
In certain semesters students study the art and craft of directing, from text analysis to staging to working with actors. Directing students work on scenes of their choosing with advanced actors and some technical support. Class culminates in a performance where each student's expression, collaboration and creativity is celebrated.