CONTENTS
Welcome to AMDA 2
New York City Campus 4 NEW YORK CITY HOUSING The Amsterdam 6 The Stratford Arms 8
Los Angeles Campus 10 LOS ANGELES HOUSING Vine Street Residence Hall 12 Yucca Street Residence Hall 14 The Bungalows 16 The Franklin Building 18 Allview Residence Hall 20 Gilbert Residence Hall 22
Contacts & Info 24 WELCOME TO AMDA
2 For the true performing artist, rehearsals don’t end when you step offstage. Your city is your classroom. Your roommates are fellow performers. You belong to a vibrant artistic community. This is the kind of immersive education you get from AMDA. Our stages and classrooms are just the beginning. As you’re honing your craft on campus, you’re also experiencing life in two of the creative epicenters of the world — New York City and Los Angeles. You graduate one step ahead of the competition, in a city you’ve lived in for years with the connections and savvy needed to succeed in the industry. When you attend AMDA Los Angeles, you’re in the heart of Hollywood, where films, television shows and live performances are constantly in production. On the AMDA New York campus in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, you’re surrounded by some of the most renowned performance and arts venues in the world. As you train and live among the best, you can stage your future from a safe and nurturing home base. It’s time for your next big role — student at one of the best schools for performing artists. Welcome to AMDA.
3 a NEW YORK CITY
FOR GENERATIONS, NEW YORK CITY 61st STREET BUILDING has been an essential destination for artists seeking to This nearly 60,000-square-foot facility is the nucleus of the New expand their minds, broaden their talents and launch York campus. The site houses classrooms, studios, the Performing their careers. The city and its cultural foundations are Arts Library and theatres. Amenities include lounges, a student as exciting now as they were when AMDA was founded gallery, the student store and on-site food services. here in 1964. ANSONIA BUILDING AMDA New York City students immerse themselves This Beaux-Arts historic landmark complex contains a black box in the cultural fusions and vibrancy of America’s theatre, secondary theatres, studios and private voice rooms. largest city, getting first hand exposure in the fabled performing arts scenes all around them. PERFORMANCE THEATRES The campus is located on Manhattan’s Upper West The 61st Street and Ansonia buildings each house large black box Side, with Lincoln Center, Central Park, Hudson River theatres complemented by dressing rooms, costume shops, green Greenway, Times Square and Broadway all within rooms, workshops and prop storage. Additional theatres at each location provide more intimate performance spaces. All theatres walking distance. feature professional lighting and sound systems.
4 REHEARSAL SPACES libretti, songbooks, sheet music and playbills. The audiovisual collection AMDA’s performance-based curriculum requires frequent encompasses the breadth of performance media, disciplines and rehearsal. Classroom and performance spaces are supplemented styles. Online services provide access to library catalogs, remote by more than 30 rehearsal studios and 29 private voice studios. databases, media streaming services and digital content. Spaces are outfitted with rehearsal essentials such as audiovisual equipment, pianos and cabaret tables and blocks. Dance studios 54th STREET BUILDING are furnished with ballet barres and sprung flooring. Located seven blocks from the main campus, this facility houses student services, the academic department and administration. AMDA CRAFT SERVICES & AMDA KIOSK AMDA Craft Services in the 61st Street Building offers “grab-and- HOUSING go” meals and snacks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options include Unique, affordable and just a brief walk from campus, the Stratford sandwiches, wraps, hot meals, smoothies and other beverages. Arms and Amsterdam residence halls offer 24-hour security, The adjacent AMDA Kiosk is a convenient source for textbooks, furnished rooms, laundry facilities, common eating and lounging required supplies and gear, as well as AMDA merchandise. areas and free Wi-Fi access.
PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY While there are a variety of alternate housing options in the areas The AMDA New York Performing Arts Library offers numerous surrounding campus, students who opt to live off-campus are services and resources to support students, faculty and alumni, responsible for their own housing. AMDA assumes no responsibility including media stations, computers, printers and copiers. The in assisting students with off-campus housing, nor does AMDA have expansive collections include books, scripts, screenplays, scores, control over third-party rent fees, which vary by location.
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THE AMSTERDAM Just a short walk from campus, the Amsterdam stands at the tree-lined intersection of West 85th and Broadway. Though the Amsterdam boasts a neoclassical exterior with keystone details and flowing columns, residents enjoy modern interiors and amenities.
The stately building is located between Central Park and the Hudson River, both mere blocks away. Students can explore the winding pathways and attractions of New York’s best-known park, the vibrant restaurants and boutiques of Hudson’s Riverside Park, and easy access to the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, a 32-mile path around the island reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
room options: { Double studio { Single studios (subject to availability) features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dresser, desk and chair, refrigerator and bed (bunk for double) { Sink in room { Closets { Student lounge
6 9’–10”
desk sink refrigerator
bunk bed 10’–4” dresser
The Amsterdam approx. average square footage: 102 ft2 Samples only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. 7 AMDA New York
THE STRATFORD ARMS Affectionately known as the Strat, this historic New York hotel retains its classic brick exterior while boasting remodeled studio housing within. A short stroll from campus, the 10-story building is located on West 70th Street, a block from Central Park and a stone’s throw from the Metropolitan Opera House.
room options: { Double rooms { Single rooms (subject to availability) { Some single rooms offer a loft bed combination { Some rooms may have a shared suite bathroom with shower features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, desk, chair, refrigerator and beds { Sink in room { Closets { Rehearsal studios { Student lounge (Stratford Hideaway)
8 9’–2” sink refrigerator dresser bunk bed 11’–7” desk
closet
The Stratford Arms approx. average square footage: 106 ft2 Samples only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. 9 a LOS ANGELES
HOLLYWOOD’S ALLURE IS APPARENT YUCCA TOWER right from the AMDA campus. Movies and television The historic eight-story, Art Deco tower houses classrooms, offices, shows film on the surrounding streets, home to the studios, a costume shop, a stage combat armory, a computer lab, studios, stages and companies driving much of global the AMDA Los Angeles Performing Arts Library, AMDA Café and a entertainment and popular culture. black box theatre. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Los Angeles boasts a rich VINE BUILDING arts culture that includes renowned performance venues This five-story facility houses classrooms, laboratory theatres, and museums, a thriving theatre scene and the booming studios, a film screening theatre, private voice rooms and a general digital media industry. education classroom. The building also features a student lounge, AMDA Los Angeles is in the heart of Hollywood, with small café, the film production suites and the scene shop. primary facilities located at the historic intersection of Yucca and Vine streets. The iconic Yucca Tower is COSMO BUILDING surrounded by historic student residences, all steeped in The 20,000 square-foot Cosmo performing arts facility contains the campus’ largest theatre. The facility features practice rooms, recording the history and lore of Hollywood. studios, media stations and costume and stage craft shops.
10 PERFORMANCE THEATRES FILM, VIDEO AND EDITING FACILITIES The AMDA Los Angeles campus features four main theatres. AMDA provides professional-quality facilities devoted to Our black box theatre and two laboratory theatres each seat 99 filmmaking and video creation, including full shooting setups with audience members and feature full theatrical lighting and sound lighting, cameras, playback and editing stations. packages, as well as climate control. PIAZZA AMDA CAFÉ The Piazza is an enclosed courtyard outside Yucca Tower. Enjoy the The AMDA Café offers affordable, healthy and organic cuisine sunny Southern California weather while eating lunch, studying, seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The social hub rehearsing, meeting friends or participating in student activities. of the campus, the Café has options for those ducking in for quick breaks between classes or settling in for long study sessions. HOUSING The six AMDA Los Angeles residences offer students a variety of PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY housing options on and near the main campus. Three on-campus The AMDA Los Angeles Performing Arts Library houses an expansive facilities are situated around the Yucca Tower. Others are within collection of scripts, scores and DVDs. The library offers listening walking distance, with shuttle service to facilities more than a and viewing stations, computers, Internet access and study space. block away. All residences offer 24-hour security, furnished rooms and Wi-Fi. REHEARSAL SPACES AMDA provides many places to train and rehearse outside of the While there are a variety of alternate housing options in the areas classroom, including studios and private voice rooms. Various surrounding campus, students who opt to live off-campus are spaces are outfitted with audiovisual equipment, pianos, cabaret responsible for their own housing. AMDA assumes no responsibility tables, blocks and other rehearsal equipment. Dance studios in assisting students with off-campus housing, nor does AMDA have feature ballet barres and sprung floors. control over third-party rent fees, which vary by location.
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VINE STREET RESIDENCE HALL These beautifully renovated apartments on the main campus offer views of the Hollywood Hills and skyline. The units feature hardwood flooring, large windows and efficiency kitchens. Each unit comes furnished with dressers, beds, tables and chairs, a refrigerator, sink and a full bathroom.
room options: { Four-person units features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, tables and chairs and beds (bunk for double) { Full bathroom in unit { In-unit dining area { Efficiency kitchen with full-size refrigerator and microwave { Courtyard patio { Student activity center (with cable TV, vending machines)
12 25’
closet
bunk bed dresser seating
dresser dresser 16’–6” refrigerator
closet bunk bed
table & chairs bath/
shower dresser
Vine Street Residence Hall approx. average square footage: 420 ft2 Sample only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. 13 AMDA Los Angeles
YUCCA STREET RESIDENCE HALL The Yucca Street Residence Hall offers apartment living in spacious units right on the main Los Angeles campus. The large, two- or three-bedroom flats comfortably house four to six residents. Features include oak hardwood floors, large bay windows and separate living and dining rooms.
room options: { Two-bedroom apartments for four residents { Three-bedroom apartments for six residents features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, tables and chairs, beds and living room furniture { Full bathroom in unit { Full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave and range/oven { Enclosed patio
14 dresser dresser
closet
seating twin bed twin bed twin bed dresser 2 refrigerator dresser 1 closet
dresser oven/range & microwave
twin bed 3
twin bed
twin bed table & chairs
dresser
bath/ closet shower
15’
12’ 12’–4” 3’ dresser
dresser
closet twin bed 11’–2” twin bed twin bed
2 17’ dresser 3 dresser
14’–10” 1 closet dresser
twin bed twin bed twin bed dresser
Yucca Street Residence Hall approx. average square footage: 1144 ft2 Samples only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. 15 AMDA Los Angeles
THE BUNGALOWS Enveloping a renovated, landscaped courtyard, the authentic Craftsman bungalows offer bright, spacious floor plans that immerse students in quintessentially Californian living on AMDA’s main campus. Each bungalow features oak hardwood floors, crown molding, large windows and a faux fireplace.
The large, two-bedroom suites offer ample living space for six residents, including a separate dining and living area, kitchens, full bath and closets.
room options: { Two-bedroom bungalows features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, tables and chairs, beds and living room furniture { Full bathroom in unit { Efficiency kitchen with full-size refrigerator and microwave
16 10’–8” 9’–7”
bunk bed dresser Samples only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. mayvary footage square and arrangement furniture plans, Floor approximate. is only. Scale Samples 7’–10” dresser
12’–9” refrigerator
twin bed approx. average square footage: 686 ft 686 footage: square average approx. closet shower closet bath/ The Bungalows The closet & chairs table closet
dresser dresser 2 16’–4” seating table 11’–5”
twin bed bunk bed
& chairs
table
12’–8” 12–1” 17 AMDA Los Angeles
THE FRANKLIN BUILDING The five-story, neoclassical Franklin Building offers loft-style living less than quarter mile from the main AMDA campus. Units feature exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, closet space and large French windows with majestic views of the Hollywood Hills. The Franklin’s community spaces include a student lounge with cable TV, zen garden, fitness center and a computer lab.
room options: { Three-person and six-person lofts features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, tables and chairs, and beds { Full bathroom in unit { Full in-unit kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and range/oven { Student lounge with cable TV { Computer lab { Fitness center { Zen garden { Private, gated parking
18 19 4’–6” bath/ shower twin bed
twin bed 2 dresser
dresser 18’ Franklin Building Franklin approx. average square footage: 519 ft 519 footage: square average approx. twin bed dresser dishwasher refrigerator Sample Scale only. is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary unit. by 7’ table & chairs
oven/range & microwave 17’–6” AMDA Los Angeles
ALLVIEW RESIDENCE HALL The ivy-clad Allview Residence Hall provides contemporary student living conventiently located less than a block from AMDA’s main campus. Each room features hardwood floors, large windows and ample living space for four residents — a seating area, tables, closet space and full in-unit bathrooms. Community spaces include a student lounge, fully equipped kitchen and enclosed courtyard.
room options: { Four-person units features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, couch, tables and chairs, and beds { Full bathroom in unit { Walk-in closets { Full-size refrigerator in unit { Student lounge with cable TV and vending machines { Private, landscaped courtyard
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8’–4” 8’–6” 5’–6” bath/ closet shower (built-in dressers on each side) on each (built-in dressers
seating 2 Allview Hall Residence table 17’–10” & chairs dresser approx. average square footage: 405 ft 405 footage: square average approx. bunk bed Sample Scale only. is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary unit. by bunk bed
dresser 17'–10" AMDA Los Angeles
GILBERT RESIDENCE HALL Built in 1925, this former Hollywood hotel was completely restored and reconstructed to offer AMDA students modern, comfortable, secure living spaces in a location a half mile from the main campus. The Gilbert offers stunning views of the Hollywood Hills and a number of amenities: shuttle service to campus, enclosed courtyard, large communal areas, a fitness center and a computer lab.
room options: { Double rooms features and amenities: { All units are fully furnished with dressers, desks and chairs, and beds { Full bathroom in unit { Full-size refrigerator in unit { Closet space { Student lounge with cable TV { Fully equipped fitness center { Enclosed courtyard
22 6’–5” 14’–6”
desk & chair twin bed bath/ shower
twin bed 9’–11”
desk refrigerator dresser dresser & chair
closet
Gilbert Residence Hall approx. average square footage: 151 ft2 Sample only. Scale is approximate. Floor plans, furniture arrangement and square footage may vary by unit. 23 CONTACTS & INFO
LINKS CONNECT Student Affairs: amda.edu/student-affairs amda.edu Housing: amda.edu/housing 800-367-7908 Campus Calendars: amda.edu/calendar 211 West 61st Street Accessibility Services: amda.edu/accessibility New York, NY 10023 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028 CONTACTS AMDA New York City Housing: /AMDAnewyorkla [email protected] 212-957-3370 AMDAofficial
AMDA Los Angeles Housing: @AMDAofficial [email protected] 323-603-5960 amda.edu/videos
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