THE SPITFIRE GRILL Will Be Presented by American Coast Theater Company
American Coast Theater Company will present THE SPITFIRE GRILL in Costa Mesa.
Vanguard University Department of Theatre Arts
Vanguard University — Costa Mesa, CA
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Musical Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Stage and Screen Acting/Directing
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts - Technical/Design
About the program
The department of theatre arts creates a Christ-centered, professional environment for artistic expression by developing the creative mind, body and spirit of each student in the disciplines of: performance, directing, design, technical theatre, production, theatre management, script writing, theatre history and dramatic literature. By imparting knowledge and allowing hands-on participation, the department is about preparing students to impact our world for God’s glory.
Notable alumni
Sunny Peabody, Emily Rose Maier, Kristina Kuzmic, Troy Iwata, Chelsea Streano, Donna Louden, Claire Friday, Will Pruett, Preston Butler III, Kimberly Monks, Ryan Miller, Bretlyn Schmitt-Lazaris, Stephanie Wood, Michael Mulligan, Dain August Ouradnik, Amy Maier Vogt, Marcieanna Klaustermeyer.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Vanguard University of Southern California has a general acceptance rate of 65%
Faculty
- Susan Berkompas
- Sarah Bordelon
- Vanda Eggington
- Lia Hansen
- Ryan Miller
- David Pecoraro
- Bretlyn Schmitt- Lazaris
- Richard Soto
Articles About Vanguard University
Vanguard University Theatre To Present THESE SHINING LIVES
Vanguard University Theatre Department will present THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich this spring at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
Vanguard University to Stage GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyceum Theater
The Vanguard University Theatre Department will present the beloved Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, running from February 19 through March 8 at the Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.
American Coast Theater Company To Present Its 2025 Christmas Cabaret At Vanguard University
American Coast Theater Company (ACTC) will return to the Lyceum Theater this December with a brand-new 2025 Christmas Cabaret, featuring 30 songs spanning traditional carols, modern favorites, and original works.
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY to be Presented by Vanguard University Theatre Department
Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts invites audiences to kick off the holiday season with a witty, romantic, and heartwarming production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.
CINDERELLA to Open Vanguard University Theatre Department 2025-26 Season
Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts will open its 2025-26 season with the magical musical Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH to be Presented at Vanguard University
Vanguard University's Theatre Arts Department has revealed the upcoming production of Journey to the Center of the Earth, a thrilling adventure based on Jules Verne's classic novel.
PARFUMERIE to be Presented at Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts
Vanguard University's Department of Theatre Arts will present PARFUMERIE, a classic romantic comedy set in a 1930s Budapest perfume shop, exploring themes of love and mistaken identity.
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 – 10/26/2025 | Vanguard University | |
| 10/17/2024 – 11/3/2024 | Vanguard University |
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