New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Why The Conservatory?

The Conservatory offers immersive, disciplined, and focused actor training programs designed to give you the tools and techniques you need for a successful career.

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Acting Degree Programs

Earn a two-year Associate Degree while developing the skills to succeed in every form of screen acting, from films, sitcoms, and web series to commercials and voice-overs.

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Campus and Housing

Launch your acting career studying in New York City, the historical capital of actor training. View our fully-equipped campus and comfortable dorms.

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

NYCDA 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, Riverdale (The CW)

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.

Why The Conservatory?

Acting Degree Programs

Campus and Housing

About The Conservatory

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