The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre department offers a balanced approach between academic coursework and production experience. Students majoring in theatre are enrolled in four theatre courses per year and are able to audition for over 8 productions per season. Taught by a professional staff, students receive an education in theatre like none other.

The theatre department, located in the middle of the Los Angeles theatre community, is proud to be engaged with numerous professional organizations such as The Evidence Room, MYE Theatre Company, ASK Theatre Projects, and The Center Theatre Group.

The courses listed below are available to theatre students. Each course is one semester long. The number of courses taken varies from student to student based on their emphasis in film.

Special Announcement: A troop of young actors from Culver City's Academy of Visual and Performing Arts attended the 22nd Annual High School Theatre Festival at the University of LaVerne on February 23. Two of the students came home with awards. Clare Snodgrass, a freshman at Culver City High School won an acting award and Will Brode, a senior, won an award for his directing. Read more.