Disciplines

Loading...

Acting

Costume Design

Dance

Dramatic Production

MMET Media

MMET Popular Music

Musical Theatre

Orchestra

Technical Theatre

Do you have
what it takes?

APA students are passionate and committed

Both academically and artistically.

APA students are still students

First expected to mainatain a 3.0 APA GPA.

APA students are professional jugglers

Classes, rehearsals, productions, OH MY!

APA students must attend one of the high schools of the HBUHSD:

  • Edison High School
  • Fountain Valley High School
  • Huntington Beach High School
  • Marina High School
  • Ocean View High School
  • Westminster High School
  • *Coast High School
  • *Valley Vista High School

*Alternative Education Schools accepted by APA

Please Note: Intradistrict (in district) as well as interdistrict (out of district) transfers are possible as space permits. To attend APA, students must enroll in one of the comprehensive high schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District, as per HBUHSD School Board policy.

APA Audition Timeline

Step 1

February Audition Results

February audition results will be posted here on Saturday, March 18th. We wish you the very best of luck!

February Results

Step 2

MAR-APR

Apply

for the Academy

Where do you belong? Take a good, long look at each of APA's nine disciplines. Once you decide, begin completing the APA application.

APA Application 2023-2024

Step 3

If current APA students would like to change their major or add a minor, they may submit the Current APA Student Application.

Current APA Student Application
Change Major/Add Minor

Step 4

APR 20

Submit

your application

Make sure your application is something you're proud of. Remember: all applications must be submitted to the APA office by Thursday, April 20th.

Step 5

EARLY MAY

Answer

our call

Our APA staff will relay your audition time with a parent or guardian. Expect a call!

Step 6

LATE MAY

Auditions

are here to begin

Get ready to give your best performance or interview — now's your time to shine!

Last updated 03/20/2023

Staff and Faculty