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Welcome to The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts!
We know that deciding how and where to pursue your professional acting career is one of life’s biggest decisions. The New York Conservatory offers small class size and a collaborative learning experience to transform you from a student into an actor who works. We believe the sooner you can start your career, the better.
In the conservatory environment, you will work all day, every day strictly on your craft. Our highly disciplined training programs give you the tools for a successful career as an actor in film, television and musical theatre.
Students graduate with the tools in hand to get work—including a resume and network of industry contacts. Film & TV graduates will have a professional reel, and Musical Theatre graduates will have personalized repertoire book.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stanley Nasberg
Jay Goldenberg
Becky S. Corbett
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Lisa Berman Knott, President/CEO
Jennifer Sundheimer, Treasurer/CFO
EDUCATION
Sara Buffamanti – Artistic Director
Naima Warden – Director of Education
Lisa Hildebrand – Administrative Director of Programs