Schools of Theater in LA

• UCLA has a well-respected Theater, Film, and Television Department as well as a Design Studio
• USC boasts a highly acclaimed Film Department.
• The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (West) is the only professional acting conservatory in Pasadena, boasting a training history of over one hundred years.
• The Drama Department at UC Irvine is exceptional, ranking 12th in the nation for performance programs by ARCO.
• CSU Northridge has both BA and MA programs through its Department of Theatre.
• Local Occidental College has an adequate theatre program, but is more well known for its strong music department.
• Pasadena City College is a local (across the street from Caltech) inexpensive community college that offers 2-year programs in theater arts, music, and speech.
• LA Community College is another inexpensive community college spanning 9 campuses in and around LA, and focuses a great deal on the entertainment industry.
• UCSD has a department of theatre and dance, offering BA and MFA programs in all aspects of theatre. UCSD's department works alongside the La Jolla Playhouse.