SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • AUDITIONS WORLDWIDE 800-367-7908 • amda.edu OUR PROGRAMS AMDA’s programs options are all founded on a commitment to immersive training in the performing arts — giving students the opportunities to create, perform and learn while developing their skill sets.

“AMDA’s BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS mission is to DEGREE PROGRAMS teach deep Our four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs combine rigorous training craft in acting, across disciplines with a strong academic curriculum designed to provide students singing and with the knowledge and skills for success dancing… in the worlds of performing arts and entertainment. To give our ACTING graduates the Acting for Stage, Film and Television tools to function MUSIC THEATRE Music Theatre, Contemporary Styles on a very high and Classic Technique level within the DANCE THEATRE art and within Concert, Theatrical and Commercial Dance PERFORMING ARTS the profession.” Acting, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre — David Martin AMDA President and Artistic Director CONSERVATORY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AMDA’s two-year Conservatory Professional Programs are focused on providing intensive training to prepare students for professional work as performing artists for stage, screen, new media and beyond. STUDIO PROGRAM Acting for Stage, Film and Television INTEGRATED PROGRAM Acting, Music Theatre and Dance Theatre DANCE THEATRE Concert, Theatrical and Commercial Dance

THE BEST ACCOMPLISHED LOCATIONS FACULTY There are no better places in the world to Faculty members are accomplished study the performing arts than New York performers, actors, directors, musicians City and Los Angeles. AMDA programs allow and choreographers currently working in study in either city — or both. entertainment. The instruction is a unique blend of professional perspective and a PROGRAM commitment to world-class education. CHOICES The two-year Conservatory Professional INDIVIDUAL Programs and four-year Bachelor of Fine ATTENTION Arts Programs offer students multiple paths. We proudly nurture the growth and success Conservatory graduates can continue their of every student on an individual basis. studies at AMDA to earn a BFA degree; BFA ARTISTIC alumni have numerous graduate school options. COMMUNITY INTENSIVE Students from every state in the U.S. and TRAINING countries around the world bring their love The curriculum focuses on performance and passion for the arts to AMDA, creating a immersion in multiple disciplines. vibrant community of dedicated artists.

“My first job right out of AMDA was A Chorus Line; one of the faculty had actually recommended me to do the show.” — J. Elaine Marcos AMDA alumna AMDA ALUMNI “AMDA really AMDA alumni are actively making a difference prepared me in the world. Rather than waiting for that elusive big break, they make their own breaks: founding for how this theatre companies, writing plays, creating business runs. musicals, performing and teaching. AMDA It’s fast-paced, graduates are versatile artists who defy labels and create their own destinies. and if you’re They are creators. not ready to go at a moment’s notice, you can miss some great things.” — Sam Underwood AMDA alumnus

GRETCHEN MOL JESSE TYLER FERGUSON • Stars as Emily in the Broadway • Five-time Best Supporting Actor premiere of the 2013 Pulitzer Emmy Award nominee Prize-Winning play Disgraced • Star of ABC’s award-winning by Ayad Akhtar series “Modern Family” • Starred as Gillian Darmody in the • Played Dromio in The Public SAM UNDERWOOD HBO Series “Boardwalk Empire” Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park • Currently starring as murderous production of A Comedy of Errors twins Luke and Mark on Fox series “The Following” • Starred in Showtime’s “Homeland” and “Dexter” (as Dexter protégé Zach Hamilton), both on Showtime • Artistic Director of the Fundamental Theatre Project, a company he co-founded with other AMDA Alumni

JASON DERÜLO NINA ARIANDA • Multi-platinum recording artist • 2012 winner for Best Actress Tony with three albums Award® for her performance as • Six Billboard Top 10 hit singles Vanda in Venus in Fur • Three Teen Choice Awards and • Starring in the upcoming films: two BMI Pop Music Awards The Disappearance of Eleanor MADELINE BREWER • Launched Future History, a Rigby (Trilogy), Rob the Mob, The • Stars as Miranda Cates in “Hemlock record label, artist management Humbling and Janis (as Janis Joplin) Grove” a original series. and music publishing company • Starred as Tricia Miller in hit Netflix series “” Visit amda.edu for more updates on our accomplished alumni. NEW YORK OR LOS ANGELES? WHY NOT BOTH? Experience world-renowned training as you make industry connections in the two artistic capitals of the world.

LOS ANGELES NEW YORK CITY

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The legendary mystique of Hollywood New York City is the epicenter of the originates from a profound sense arts world. Performers from around the of history and commitment to the globe are drawn to this diverse cultural performing arts. Los Angeles is regarded hub by the glamour of Broadway, as internationally as the entertainment well as the countless films, operas, capital of the world. Hundreds of feature ballets, symphonies, television shows, films, television shows and theatre dance performances and plays created, productions are created here every produced and performed here. year. Los Angeles is the place where entertainment and the arts are central. AMDA’s New York City campus is located in one of the most-favored AMDA’s Los Angeles campus is located in neighborhoods in the city, Manhattan’s the heart of the city’s creative center, the Upper West Side. Living legends walk by Hollywood Entertainment District. Our you on the street. World-class museums, surroundings include the Hollywood Walk libraries and research centers open their of Fame, famous theatres and venues doors to you. Students have easy access such as the Pantages Theatre and the to Central Park, Lincoln Center, The Dolby Theatre, Capitol Records, numerous Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New television and motion picture studios, York City Ballet, The Metropolitan Opera Griffith Park, and the Hollywood Bowl. and the Broadway Theatre District.

“When you’re New York- and Los Angeles-based, you’re right there. A professional audition is right down the street.” — Brandon Armstrong, AMDA alumnus

AMDA is one of the the only performing arts institutions offering Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees and professional training programs with campuses in both New York City and Los Angeles. On-campus housing is available for all students.