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AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

New York, NY

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Master musical theatre performance while developing your creative voice

•Learn to write, produce, and perform original content for stage and screen

•Conservatory-style training in music theatre with content creation coursework

Performance & Productions

•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities

•Create, produce, or perform original works through AMDA's Artists' Lab

•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles

Notable Alumni

•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner

•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film

•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen

Degree Flexibility

•Offered on the Los Angeles campus

•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years

•WASC-accredited institution

Academic info

Snapshot

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$27K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$41,416

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$46,928

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$25,437

$30-48k$27,924

$48-75k$43,968

$75-110k$51,214

$110k+$59,423

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Program info updated May 31, 3:37 PM

Program Highlights

Training

•Master musical theatre performance while developing your creative voice

•Learn to write, produce, and perform original content for stage and screen

•Conservatory-style training in music theatre with content creation coursework

Performance & Productions

•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities

•Create, produce, or perform original works through AMDA's Artists' Lab

•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles

Notable Alumni

•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner

•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film

•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen

Degree Flexibility

•Offered on the Los Angeles campus

•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years

•WASC-accredited institution

Program Highlights

Training

•Master musical theatre performance while developing your creative voice

•Learn to write, produce, and perform original content for stage and screen

•Conservatory-style training in music theatre with content creation coursework

Performance & Productions

•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities

•Create, produce, or perform original works through AMDA's Artists' Lab

•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles

Notable Alumni

•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner

•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film

•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen

Degree Flexibility

•Offered on the Los Angeles campus

•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years

•WASC-accredited institution

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Regular DecisionRolling

Audition Requirements

Songs

Requirements

•One song, 2 min or 32 bars

•From the musical theatre or classical repertoire

•Must sing to musical accompaniment — accompanist provided at live auditions

•Bring sheet music in your key with clearly marked start and end points

•Tape music accordion-style or place in a binder if photocopied

•Prepare an additional song — adjudicators may request a second piece

Material Selection

•Choose songs that show the most secure parts of your vocal range

•Select songs that reveal something about you

What to Avoid

•Long narrative songs or "signature" songs of star performers

•Overexposed songs from very popular or current shows

•Songs with difficult piano accompaniments

Monologues

Requirements

•One monologue, 2 min max

•Contemporary or classical — from a published play

•No original material permitted

•Must be performed in English

•No props or costumes

Material Selection

•Choose characters you could play today or five years from now

•Read the full play and know the playwright's name

•Prepare an additional monologue — adjudicators may request a second piece

Additional Materials

Essay (required)

•Personal essay

Letters of recommendation (required)

•One letter of recommendation

TRANSCRIPT (required)

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Application Logistics

•Completed undergraduate application (Common App or AMDA direct)

Admission Pathway

•Rolling admissions - apply anytime

•Three enrollment terms per year: Spring, Summer, and Fall

•Must be a junior or senior in high school, or a high school graduate

•Minimum GPA: 2.0

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Total audition performance should not exceed 4 minutes

•Live audition with an AMDA audition coach — campus, national, or virtual via Zoom

•Video audition option available for those unable to attend live

•Dress neutral — casual but nice (no denim, shorts, flip-flops, sneakers)

•Women: character or jazz shoes acceptable; light natural makeup

•Hair pulled back and away from face; remove all jewelry

•Request video submission form from your Admissions Advisor

•Slate: date, full name, city/country, program, and titles of pieces

•Contact: (323) 490-1284 or admissionsteam@amda.edu

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

•Up to $25,000 per year — automatically considered upon acceptance

•No separate scholarship application required

•AMDA awards over $25 million in scholarships annually

Ultimate Talent Competition (Year 2)

•Partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway — runs through May 18, 2026

•Grand prize: full-tuition scholarship and live performance at Broadway in Bryant Park (Summer 2026)

Financial Aid

•FAFSA school code: 016082

Academic info

Snapshot

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$27K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$41,416

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$46,928

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$25,437

$30-48k$27,924

$48-75k$43,968

$75-110k$51,214

$110k+$59,423

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Master musical theatre performance while developing your creative voice

•Learn to write, produce, and perform original content for stage and screen

•Conservatory-style training in music theatre with content creation coursework

Performance & Productions

•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities

•Create, produce, or perform original works through AMDA's Artists' Lab

•Culminates in an original Showcase Production in Los Angeles

Notable Alumni

•Christopher Jackson — Tony-nominated as George Washington in Hamilton, Emmy winner

•Anthony Ramos — originated dual role in Hamilton, starred in In the Heights film

•Caissie Levy — Olivier-nominated, originated Elsa in Broadway's Frozen

Degree Flexibility

•Offered on the Los Angeles campus

•Accelerated option allows degree completion in 2.5 years

•WASC-accredited institution

Updated May 31, 3:37 PM

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AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

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What's The Process

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