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Academy of Art University

School of Acting

School of Acting

79 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, California 94105-3410
415.618.6448
admissions@academyart.edu

Degrees offered

Associate in Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Master of Arts in Acting
Masters of Fine Arts in Acting

About the program

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.

Acceptance rate

The Academy of Art University has a 100% acceptance rate, which means that it's a non-selective school that accepts almost all applicant

Faculty

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

 

Cast Set For RUTH at Wilton's Music Hall

Cast Set For RUTH at Wilton's Music Hall

by Stephi Wild — February 10, 2026

Wilton's Music Hall announces casting for RUTH, a musical exploring the life of Ruth Ellis, set to open in March 2026, marking the centenary of her birth.

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