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Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App
Audition format
In-Person Only
Program profile
Ultra-SelectiveUnder 12 Students

PROGRAM RECOGNITION
One of the most prestigious drama programs in the world
Located at Lincoln Center in New York City
Drama Division founded in 1968 under John Houseman
TRAINING
Intensive 4-year conservatory curriculum in movement, voice, Alexander Technique, and scene study
BFA and MFA students train together in the same classes
No cut system — all admitted students complete the full program
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Viola Davis — EGOT winner (Fences, How to Get Away with Murder)
Oscar IsaacStar Wars, Dune, Golden Globe winner
Adam Driver — Oscar nominee (Marriage Story, BlacKkKlansman), Star Wars
Jessica Chastain — Oscar winner (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)
Patti LuPone — 3-time Tony winner (Evita, Gypsy, Company)

Updated 3d ago