California State University, Long Beach, Department of Theatre Arts
Cal State Long Beach's Theatre Arts BA with an audition-gated Performance: Acting option and the California Repertory Company as its producing arm, at CSU-resident tuition.
Norwalk, southeast Los Angeles CountyCerritos College Theatre, Film and Television Department
Cerritos College's theatre and film department in Norwalk: an acting-emphasis AA gated by a jury, graduated performance credit up to lead roles, four productions a season, at $46 per unit.
South BayEl Camino College Theatre Department
El Camino College's South Bay theatre program: AA and transfer degrees, five to six productions a year including a musical with live orchestra, and master classes with visiting artists, at $46 per unit.
Lakewood Village area, Liberal Arts CampusLong Beach City College Theatre Arts (Performing Arts Department)
LBCC's theatre program with a dedicated Acting Academy AA track, media certificates in commercials, film acting, and voice-over, and a brand-new $75 million performing arts center, at $46 per unit.