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San Fransciso,California 94105-3410
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Associate in Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Arts in Acting

Masters of Fine Arts in Acting


Academy of Art University’s School of Acting prepares you to become a leading artist in theatre, film, and television. Gain marketable acting, speech, and movement skills while developing the ability to deliver truthful performances that uniquely qualify you for work on a wide array of projects. Our acting school program is taught by professional, working actors who will provide you with industry insights and inside knowledge they have cultivated through personal expertise. This includes the development of a professional acting demo reel, as well as exposure to agents, managers, and casting directors across the entertainment industry.

Faculty Info:

Jana Sue Memel (Executive Director / Schools of Entertainment), Karen Hirst (Full-Time Instructor School of Acting), Anthony Montes, Bruce Williams, Charles Dougherty, Danielle Aversa, Deborah Eubanks, Dexter Fidler, Elaine Clark, Emilie Talbot-Brooks, Jeryl Jagoda, Karen Hirst, Lena Hart, Mark Rafael, Marvin Greene, Rebecca Miller



 



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Past Student Productions

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In the Heights
(5/9/19 - 5/18/19)
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Savages
(4/25/19 - 4/28/19)
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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Broadway THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
(5/10/18 - 5/19/18)
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