New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

An actor works on on-camera technique at NYCDA

Film & Television Program

The New York Conservatory Film & Television Performance AOS degree program teaches the on-camera acting and professional skills required to work successfully at every form of screen acting, including film, TV, commercials, voice-overs and webisodes....

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NYCDA Musical Theater performance of Malfi

Musical Theater Program

Our acting-focused two-year Musical Theater AOS Performance program delivers rigorous courses in voice, dance, acting, and theater business. Get the complete education you need to be able to work as a singer-dancer-actor onstage and onscreen....

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NYCDA Summer Beginner and Advanced Acting and Musical Theater Programs allow aspiring actors to sample the life of a New York City actor.

Summer Intensive Programs

Summer in The City 4-week intensive training programs offer beginning and advanced coursework in acting, on-camera performance and musical theater performance. Sample the New York City life of an actor while earning college transferable credits....

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The New York Conservatory gave me a foundation to work from and an insight on the process of being an actor who works in film and TV. They helped me evolve my craft and gave me the tools necessary to be able to become a working actor.

Ryan Dorsey – Vampire Diaries, Pitch, Ray Donovan

I feel so good with myself, learning things in this school that I never would have learned on my own, finding myself, being okay with who I am, being confident with my abilities, all these things I've really truly learned here.

Jacob Batalon – Ned in Spiderman: Homecoming

In this business, opportunities will come. You just have to be ready when they do. The training I received at The New York Conservatory is the reason I'm always ready.

Mason Heidger – Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice

The New York Conservatory taught me to trust myself. That breaks down to listening as well. I'm always checking back in through script analysis and character work to see if I'm really listening and trusting my first instincts.

Ashleigh Murray – Josie in Riverdale

I learned from my professors at NYCDA to always do your homework on your character. I am forever grateful to them, because it not only helped me with my character development but with my own development as well.