The Effect
Experience Lucy Prebble’s The Effect, a provocative exploration of love, neuroscience, and the ethics of clinical trials. Directed by Paul Coates, a distinguished playwright, producer, and proud alumnus of the LACC Theatre Academy, this production is a must-see. Performances will be held on November 22nd and 23rd, and December 5th, 6th, and 7th at 7 PM.
Parking and Tickets
Convenient parking is available on campus Lot 3 or 4. Please plan to arrive early to secure your spot.
Tickets can be reserved through Eventbrite. Walk-ins are welcome if seats are available, but reservations are recommended to guarantee entry. Reserved seating will be released at 7:00 pm
Don’t miss this captivating production led by one of our talented alumni!
Content Advisory:
Please note that this production contains adult themes and language, making it suitable for mature audiences only.
For additional information, contact us at Boxoffice@lacitycollege.edu
LACC Theater Department / LACC Theatre Academy
The Theatre Academy at Los Angeles City College is one of the most highly respected theater training institutions in the United States. Since its founding in 1929, this professional theater training program has been dedicated to developing the skills, crafts, and attitudes of students to prepare them for careers in professional theater, as well as television, film, and other areas of the entertainment industry.
Professional theater training is offered in three areas or concentrations:
Professional Acting/Advanced Acting
Technical Theater Entertainment Technology
All prospective Academy students are required to apply for admission to the Theatre Academy.
Apply to the LACC Theatre Academy
The Theater Department also offers courses for the AA degree and for transfer that can be taken independently of the professional program.
2024 - 2025 Current Season
2023 - 2024 Season
LACC Acting Program Applicants
A School for Scandal
Preview the Acting Program
- Acting candidates are required to audition and/or interview before being invited to train at the Academy. Those interested in auditioning for the LACC Theatre Academy should fill out the Online Acting Program Application. They will then be contacted by phone with an audition appointment.
- The LACC Theatre Academy will accept online auditions. In an online Zoom audition, we ask the actors to perform one monologue (2 min) instead of two. Next scheduled audition time: TBA
- Do you have other questions? See also Theatre Academy FAQ
- If accepted to the Academy, students must also apply and be accepted to Los Angeles City College.
Apply to Los Angeles City College
LACC Costume Program Applicants
- Please review the Costume Program.
- Submit Online LACC Costume Program Application. Applicants will be contacted by the Head of Costume for an interview appointment.
- See also LACC Theatre Academy FAQ.
- If accepted to the Academy, students must also apply and be accepted to Los Angeles City College.
Apply to Los Angeles City College.
Technical Theater Entertainment Technology Applicants
- Please review the Technical Theater Entertainment Technology Program.
- Submit Online Technical Program Application. Applicants will be contacted by the Head of Entertainment Technology for an interview appointment.
- See also Theatre Academy FAQ.
- If accepted to the Academy, students must also apply and be accepted to Los Angeles City College.
Apply to Los Angeles City College
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Each April, the Kennedy Center welcomes about 125 outstanding theater students to the KCACTF National Festival. Student awardees in design, performance, directing, playwriting, stage management, dramaturgy, arts leadership, and theatre criticism, are invited from all eight Regions.
Through master classes, presentations, conversations, and staged readings, students learn from and connect with established theatre artists, as well as their peers from across the country.
In Spring 2023 LACC's National Costume finalist, Maria Catarina Copelli was awarded 2nd place in a separate competition and workshops. She was flown to Washington DC for the week.
Melancholia was honored with 11 additional ‘National’ awards:
- Distinguished Production of a Play
- Distinguished Director of a Play (Jose Luis Valenzuela)
- Distinguished Performance and Production Ensemble
- Citizen Artist Award
- Distinguished Production Design
- Distinguished Achievement in Stage Management (Melanie Hatzenbuhler, Cristian Venegas, Sophia Marcos-Jeronimo, Emma Baker)
- Distinguished Sound (John Zalewski)
- Lighting Design (John A. Garofalo)
- Costume Design (Maria Catarina Copelli)
- Distinguished Achievement in Movement Direction
- Distinguished Performance by an Actor (Valerie Vega, Arnol Zepeda)
Production photos
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12 Angry Men
The Cherry Orchard
Top Girls
Model Behavior
Levi
The Government Inspector
Waiting for Lefty
Freddy
Crocodile Seeking Refuge
Prefer to mail your application?
!!Slow connection? Having trouble with the online application? You may also download a printable application and mail it to:
LACC Theatre Academy
Los Angeles City College
855 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
- Printable LACC Acting Program Application [PDF]
- Printable LACC Costume Program Application [PDF]
- Printable LACC Technical Theater Program Application [PDF]
If accepted to the Academy, students must also apply and be accepted to Los Angeles City College.
But you're not looking for a full-time theatre program?
Maybe you just need a class or two to transfer?
Check Out General Theater Studies.
Curious about past seasons or productions?
SeeTheater Performance Archives
Useful Links
College Catalog
Schedule of Classes
Mission Statement
The LACC Theater Arts Department and Theatre Academy foster student learning in creative exploration through robust conservatory training in the fields of acting, costuming, and technical theater.