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Training

•Four-semester acting conservatory operates as an intensive practice-driven program for stage, film, and television

•Approximately 30 classroom hours per week build technique, flexibility, endurance, and collaborative storytelling skills

Performance & Career Preparation

•Students train with working professionals and apply multiple acting techniques and styles

•Immersive cohort environment supports continued rehearsal and artistic development

Program Format

•Offered at AMDA New York

•Credits may continue into eligible AMDA or partner degree pathways

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$27K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,416

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Four-semester acting conservatory operates as an intensive practice-driven program for stage, film, and television

•Approximately 30 classroom hours per week build technique, flexibility, endurance, and collaborative storytelling skills

Performance & Career Preparation

•Students train with working professionals and apply multiple acting techniques and styles

•Immersive cohort environment supports continued rehearsal and artistic development

Program Format

•Offered at AMDA New York

•Credits may continue into eligible AMDA or partner degree pathways

Program Highlights

Training

•Four-semester acting conservatory operates as an intensive practice-driven program for stage, film, and television

•Approximately 30 classroom hours per week build technique, flexibility, endurance, and collaborative storytelling skills

Performance & Career Preparation

•Students train with working professionals and apply multiple acting techniques and styles

•Immersive cohort environment supports continued rehearsal and artistic development

Program Format

•Offered at AMDA New York

•Credits may continue into eligible AMDA or partner degree pathways

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Virtual auditionJul 25, 2026

Los AngelesNew York City

Aug 23, 2026Sep 26, 2026

PortlandSep 12, 2026

MinneapolisOct 10, 2026

St. LouisOklahoma CityOct 24, 2026

Bay AreaWashington DCAtlantaHoustonSalt Lake CityOct 31, 2026

SacramentoRaleighPhiladelphiaSeattleNov 7, 2026

ChicagoCincinnatiSan JuanNov 14, 2026

TampaBostonNov 21, 2026

OrlandoDallasDec 5, 2026

IndianapolisRichmondDec 12, 2026

San DiegoDenverJan 16, 2027

CharlotteJan 23, 2027

MiamiJan 30, 2027

PhoenixNew OrleansFeb 6, 2027

Las VegasClevelandNashvilleFeb 20, 2027

AlbuquerqueAustinMar 13, 2027

DetroitPittsburghApr 3, 2027

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Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

•Two contrasting monologues, 2 min each

•One contemporary and one classical, or contrasting Comedy/Drama

•Must be from published plays — no original material

•Must be performed in English

•No props or costumes permitted

Material Selection

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

•Contrasting styles: Classic or Contemporary (1950s–current)

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

•Prepare to answer questions about the play, scene, or character

What to Avoid

•Material you do not fully understand emotionally or intellectually

•Overt sexual references or excessive profanity

•Portraying victims or perpetrators of violence, addiction, or abuse

Additional Materials

Essay (Required)

•500-word minimum

•Prompt: Describe a challenging experience in your life and what you learned from it.

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

•One letter of recommendation

Transcript (Required)

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

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

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

•Video audition option available for those unable to attend live

•Be prepared to articulate why you are auditioning for AMDA and your professional goals

•Audition begins from your entrance and continues until you exit

•Present strong, confident posture throughout

•Wait for adjudicator response before leaving the room

•Thank all panelists before exiting

•Request video submission form from your Admissions Advisor

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

•Announce end of submission and restate your name

•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 — one winner each in singing, dancing, and acting

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

•Runs through May 18, 2026 — winners announced by June 1, 2026

•Enter by opting in when scheduling your AMDA audition

Financial Aid

•FAFSA school code: 016082

School Info

Snapshot

24%

Admit Rate

school-wide

72%

Grad Rate

1.4K

Enrollment

$27K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$49,800

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,416

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Four-semester acting conservatory operates as an intensive practice-driven program for stage, film, and television

•Approximately 30 classroom hours per week build technique, flexibility, endurance, and collaborative storytelling skills

Performance & Career Preparation

•Students train with working professionals and apply multiple acting techniques and styles

•Immersive cohort environment supports continued rehearsal and artistic development

Program Format

•Offered at AMDA New York

•Credits may continue into eligible AMDA or partner degree pathways

Updated 3h ago