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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Thank you for your interest in applying to LACHSA Design & Production! Please review the following requirements for applying to our department.
PLEASE NOTE:
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The requirements below are subject to change.
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All auditions, callbacks and/or portfolio reviews will be done in person unless otherwise noted and could be subject to change.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 5, 2027:
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Online Application Submission Due Date
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January 30, 2027:
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Interview & Activity
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February 26, 2027:
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Decision Letters Emailed
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The LACHSA Theatre Design & Production Track is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of stagecraft and the requisite skills necessary to successfully pursue a career in technical theatre design & production. The program centers on six areas of concentration: lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, props and stage management. Curricular sequencing for the program spans three years with students advancing each year in their knowledge and technical capabilities.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION | APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP ONE
Fully complete and submit the LACHSA online application by January 5, 2027.
STEP TWO
Come to a live interview & activity on January 30, 2027.
The Design & Production track provides students with a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of the many artistic and technical disciplines that bring live theatre to life. Students begin by building a strong foundation in stage technology, theatre history, design principles, and introductory stagecraft. As they progress, students develop specialized skills in costuming, lighting, sound, stage management, scenic design, and production and arts management. Through increasingly advanced Stagecraft coursework, students move from introductory experiences to concentrated study and ultimately a capstone experience that emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and professional production practices. The program culminates in Production Practicum, where students apply their technical and artistic knowledge in a real-world production environment and experience the collaborative process of creating live theatre from concept to performance.