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6305 Yucca
Los Angeles,California 90028
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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


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 Include:

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


Acceptance Rate:

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles has an acceptance rate of approximately 22.1%


Faculty Info:

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



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