- Technique
- Conservatory
- Levels
- Full-time conservatory
- Format
- In person
- How to join
- Application and audition
Founded in 1884, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is one of America’s oldest acting conservatories. Its New York campus on Madison Avenue trains students to work professionally in theatre, film and television.
You can earn a two-year associate degree or a bachelor’s in acting.
Classes and programs
- Associate of Occupational StudiesTwo years of intensive, practical training.
- BFA in ActingFilm, TV and theatre over three or four years.
- Musical TheatreMusical theatre training.
- Summer programsShort programs on campus and online.
Notable alumni
Robert Redford Grace Kelly Danny DeVito Anne Hathaway Jessica Chastain Paul Rudd Kirk Douglas Lauren Bacall
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