American Musical and Dramatic Academy

6305 Yucca
Los Angeles, California 90028
800-367-7908
admissions@amda.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Camera
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting (Online)
AOS to BFA: AOS Acting for Camera to BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts: Acting & Content Creation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre (Online)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts: Music Theatre & Content Creation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Theatre
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts: Dance Theatre & Content Creation
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, Performance
Associate of Occupational Studies in Acting
Associate of Occupational Studies in Acting for Camera
Associate of Occupational Studies in Dance Theatre
Associate of Occupational Studies in Musical Theatre
Master of Arts in Theatre
Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Theatre and Media

About the program

At AMDA, you'll get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience legendary conservatory training in the two artistic capitals of the world. Whether you study in Los Angeles or New York City (or both), as an AMDA student you become part of a thriving community of artists. Your classmates are talented performers from every corner of the globe. Your teachers are the best and brightest professionals in the industry. You begin performing on your very first day of class. Every moment is designed to support and enhance your individual development as an artist.

Notable alumni

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gretchen Mol, Christopher Sieber, Meredith Patterson, Christopher Jackson, Sam Underwood

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of approximately 22.1%

Faculty

See a full faculty list: https://www.amda.edu/faculty

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by Michael Major, January 22, 2025

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