The American Academy of Dramatic Arts

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has been training professional actors for over one hundred and forty-one years. The Academy trains actors for stage, film and television by means of a structured, professionally-oriented program that stresses self-discovery, self- discipline and individuality

Academy training is, above all, practical. At each stage of development students are challenged to put what has been studied in classrooms to the test in performance. The soundness of this approach is reflected in the achievements of Academy alumni - a diverse body of professionals who have distinguished themselves throughout the entertainment world. To date, Academy alumni have received nominations for 112 Oscars®, 356 Emmys® and 100 Tonys®. With campuses in both New York and Los Angeles, The Academy has helped launch thousands of careers on stage and screen across the globe. Are you next?