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 <\/p>\n

Professional Theatre Training in the Heart of Austin<\/b><\/h1>\n

Whether you are in pursuit of an Associate of Arts Degree<\/a>, Associate of Applied Science Degree in\u00a0Costume and Makeup<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Scenery and Lighting<\/a>, or aiming to transfer to a four-year university or conservatory, or just wanting to discover your potential as a theatre artist, ACC Drama is the perfect place to start!<\/p>\n

Located at the Highland Campus, just north of downtown Austin, you\u2019ll experience a vigorous training ground with professionally active and award-winning faculty & staff<\/a>, and unique state-of-the-art facilities.<\/p>\n

The skills you practice in performance and technical theatre courses can be honed in our full-scale productions<\/a>, student showcases, internships with local Austin theaters, and other exhibitions designed to give you the fullest and most complete experience possible, and you\u2019ll feel fully prepared to enter into the next phase of your theatre career.<\/p>\n

ACC DRAMA MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ACC Drama’s educational mission aims to foster the development of the next generation of artists through a rigorous program of hands-on, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable professional training.<\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"

\"ATXAustin Community College Drama Department is a proud affiliate of ATX Theatre<\/a>, uniting Austin theatre makers and audiences to expand Austin\u2019s economic and cultural vitality, cultivate access to live theatre, and foster community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT US<\/strong><\/b><\/h1>\n

The ACC Drama Department has educated and entertained Austin for over four decades. The journey began in August 1983.<\/p>\n

Forty years later, the department continues its mission to provide professional theater training in the heart of Austin.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a hands-on, affordable degree program<\/a>, check out what ACC Drama has to offer!<\/p>\n

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