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CECIL B. DEMILLE WILLIAM DEMILLE MARION LORNE HOWARD LINDSAY DALE CARNEGIE WILLIAM POWELL EDWARD G. ROBINSON JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT PHILLIP LOEB WALTER ABEL THELMA RITTER STERLING HOLLOWAY SPENCER TRACY SAMM LEVINE FRANCES FULLER AGNES MOOREHEAD ROSALIND RUSSELL GARSON KANIN JIM BACKUS HUME CRONYN PAT OBRIEN RICK POLIZZI BETTY FIELD MARC DANIELS EZRA STONE LEE BOWMAN ROBERT WALKER JENNIFER JONES DIANA DILL DOUGLAS KIRK DOUGLAS TERESE HAYDEN LAUREN BACALL NINA FOCH JASON ROBARDS COLLEEN DEWHURST DON RICKLES CHARLES DURNING DON MURRAY NICHOLAS COLASANTO JOHN KARLEN GARY TOMLIN CONRAD BAIN TOM POSTON GRACE KELLY RUTH GORDON JOE REGALBUTO MARY JO SLATER ANNE BANCROFT JOHN CASSAVETES GENA ROWLANDS RENEE TAYLOR FLORENCE HENDERSON ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY EILEEN BRENNAN WILLIAM BLINN ROBERT REDFORD DEBORAH WALLEY M. EMMET WALSH WILLIAM DEVANE JUDD HIRSCH GARY SANDY ELIZABETH FRANZ DANNY DEVITO CLEAVON LITTLE MICHAEL BRANDON ANITA MORRIS CAROLINE LAGERFELT ARMAND ASSANTE BRAD DAVIS KATE JACKSON JULIA DUFFY GRAHAM BECKEL PETER WELLER MELANIE MAYRON KIM CATTRALL LUCILLE WATSON DORY PREVIN CHRISTINE EBERSOLE RON HALE PETER BERGMAN LORETTA SWIT DONNA PESCOW DIANA SCARWID MICHAEL COUNTRYMAN BETH BRODERICK ERIC ROBERTS DENNIS HAYSBERT LINWOOD BOOMER KIM BROCKINGTON NICK CASSAVETES DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE JENNIFER GRANHOLM ANNABELLE SCIORRA WILLIAM FICHTNER DEBORRALEE FURNESS BRUCE GREENWOOD JENNIFER COOLIDGE ILLEANA DOUGLAS EILIAS KOTEAS ENRICO COLANTONI JOHANNA DAY JAMES LUISI JOANNA GOING TIMOTHY D. STICKNEY FRENCH STEWART CURRIE GRAHAM DAVID EIGENBERG JONATHAN DOKUCHITZ KEITH RANDOLPH SMITH MAX CASSELLA LONNIE QUINN GIL BELLOWS MISTY COTTON MISSY YAGER JEREMY DAVIES SUSAN HASKELL LEISHA HAILEY LISA BRESCIA PAUL RUDD SALLY KIRKLAND FRANK MORGAN ADAM SCOTT CLAIRE TREVOR TROY GARITY ERIC SZMANDA ZULEIKHA ROBINSON DAVID SNELGROVE KATHERINE MOENNING DAVID HUDDLESTON KELLY OVERTON NELSON LEE MICHAEL MOSLEY JAY WILKISON JOHANNES BRUN

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ONE LEGENDARY SCHOOL

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Training the Next Generation of Award-Winning Actors

As the first conservatory for actors in the Englishspeaking world, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has consistently focused on a single mission: training the best and brightest students from around the globe to become highly skilled, confident, wellrounded actors. The Academys innovative training aims to inspire creativity and imagination while exploring respected techniques under the guidance of our esteemed faculty, directors and industry experts. The core of The Academys training is based on the opportunity to perform. Academy students participate in more performances than just about any other acting school in the country, with each campus conducting a total of 54 plays and full-scale productions every year. And when you consider our diverse international student body, small class sizes and intensive, well-balanced curriculum, youll soon realize that The Academy is simply unrivaled among acting schools.

A FEW OF OUR PAST STUDENTS

Paul Rudd
Beloved for his role in Clueless, he was in Romeo + Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and starred in a string of Judd Apatow comedies including The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up. Recently he starred in the film This Is 40 and returned to Broadway in Grace with Ed Asner.

ANNE HATHAWAY
Winner of the Critics Choice Award, Best Actress for Rachel Getting Married and nominated for numerous other awards, she is recognizable by all generations for The Princess Diaries, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland and The Dark Knight Rises. Recently she starred in Les Misrables.

DANNY DeVITO
From the classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest to the recent hit The Lorax, his career spans 40+ years. He also starred in L.A. Confidential, Batman Returns and the TV series Taxi. DeVitos recent projects include Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and a stage production of The Sunshine Boys.

ROBERT REDFORD
Founder of Sundance Film Festival, he is the recipient of two Oscars and six Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award. His prolific career includes lead roles in Barefoot in the Park, The Sting and Out of Africa and directing films such as Ordinary People.

For more Academy alumni see pages 10, 21, 27 and visit aada.edu.

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Preparing you FOR THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF ACTING

Table of Contents
New York Campus..................................................................... 6 Los Angeles Campus................................................................ 8 The Academys Proud Heritage.............................................. 10 Industry Insight Series............................................................ 11 First Year Courses. ................................................................. 12 Second Year Courses. ............................................................ 14 The Academy Company.......................................................... 16 Degree Program...................................................................... 18 Academy Accreditation. ......................................................... 20 Academic Calendar................................................................. 21 Courses & Credits................................................................... 22 Admissions.............................................................................. 24 Tuition & Expenses.................................................................. 26 Student Housing. .................................................................... 27 Financial Aid............................................................................ 28 Scholarships............................................................................ 28 International Students. ........................................................... 31 Summer Programs 2013. ........................................................ 32 Summer Program Options...................................................... 36 Academy Faculty: New York................................................... 38 Academy Faculty: Los Angeles. ............................................. 41 Administration......................................................................... 45 Board of Trustees.................................................................... 45 Staff. ........................................................................................ 46 Satisfactory Academic Progress............................................ 47 Alumni Spotlights.................................................... 3, 10, 21, 27

The Academy offers unique instruction for theatre, film and television that promotes a high degree of discipline and self-discovery. Our proven training process builds an essential foundation that prepares each student to take the next step toward a successful future as a professional actor. In order to meet the demands of our program, The Academy accepts only the most promising students to train with our distinguished instructors, who passionately guide each student toward deeply felt, psychologically true and physically realized performances. The Academys instructors are completely dedicated to working with you to achieve more from yourself than youve ever imagined possible.

A solid plan to usher you into your career

The Academy helps you develop a solid career plan to work on stage and screen. Our instructors, alumni and other respected professionals equip you with essential skills and knowledge of the entertainment industry through seminars, career development workshops, classes and our highly regarded Industry Weeks. Additionally, as a regionally and nationally accredited institution, our degree options open up a multitude of career and educational opportunities that will serve as a springboard to a rewarding future.

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The Academy: New York

Train IN THE CENTER OF AMERICAN THEATRE
The moment you arrive at our New York City campus the excitement and energy will inspire your passion to perform. With Broadway, Lincoln Center, Times Square, Central Park, countless galleries, museums, and a vibrant multicultural arts and entertainment scene all at your doorstep, The Academys historic location puts you right in the middle of everything there is to love about the Big Apple. Feature film and television crews dot the streets by day and each night the biggest names on Broadway light up the stage. Around the clock, you will be surrounded with the best the city has to offer.

NEW YORK CAMPUS Set in Madison Avenues landmark Colony Club building in Midtown Manhattan, our campus encompasses six full stories of classrooms, rehearsal halls, dance studios, dressing rooms, costume and prop departments, a production workshop, a student lounge, and an expansive library designed to serve the specific needs of acting students. Plus, our media studios are equipped with the latest video, lighting and editing systemseverything you need for exceptional oncamera training.
Another notable feature is our collection of impressive theatres that offer a variety of training and performance opportunities. Our 169-seat proscenium theatre, 164-seat thrust theatre and 103-seat arena-style theatre are all used for classes, rehearsals and full-scale productions. From top to bottom, our New York campus is ideally outfitted for you to grow and succeed as a working actor. For student housing information, see page 27 or visit aada.edu.

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The Academy: los Angeles

Train IN THE HEART OF Film and Television
Just beyond the sunshine and palm trees of Sunset Boulevard, our Los Angeles campus is certain to inspire you. Steps from world-famous film and television studios, Hollywood red carpet premieres and a dynamic theatre scene, you will see firsthand why Los Angeles is home to the stars. As soon as you arrive, you will be surrounded by entertainment historyand history in the making. Our campus is adjacent to Hollywoods first movie studio backlot, where legendary actors, producers and directors still produce hit TV shows and films on a daily basis. Walk around the block and you will find Hollywoods Walk of Fame, Graumans Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center with The Dolby Theatre and numerous museums, stage venues, cafs and iconic attractions.

LOS ANGELES CAMPUS Built on what was once the south lot of Charlie Chaplin Studios, our Hollywood campus features acting and camera studios, along with a costume and prop shop. In our Movement and Vocal Production Building you will find generous rehearsal and dance spaces, a vocal production studio and a scene shop. Also, the campus is home to an impressive 150-seat theatre that is used for numerous full-scale productions throughout the year.
Our library is located in one of the historic Chaplin Studio bungalows. It houses a computer lab, a screening room, and a comprehensive collection of reference materials on every aspect of theatre and on-screen acting and production. The collection includes published scripts, musical scores and recordings. Plus, our media studios are outfitted with all the technology you will need for oncamera training, including advanced video, lighting and editing systems. Our Los Angeles campus creates the perfect environment for you to grow and learn to succeed as a working actor in todays thriving entertainment industry. For student housing information, see page 27 or visit aada.edu.

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LEGENDS AND STARS: The Academys Proud Heritage

GRACE KELLY
An icon of the 1950s, Grace Kelly was featured in 11 films, including Rear Window, Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief, and more than 60 television productions. She won an Oscar, three Golden Globes, and is #13 on the American Film Institute (AFI) list of Top Female Legends.

KIRK DOUGLAS
Kirk Douglas earned AFIs Lifetime Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and is one of the greatest male American screen legends of all time. In addition to acting on stage and in 90 films during his seven-decade career, he is a film producer, director and author.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT SERIES

SPENCER TRACY
Spencer Tracy, listed in the Top 10 of AFIs Male Legends, has acted in 78 films including Boys Town, Captains Courageous and Guess Whos Coming to Dinner. He was nominated for nine Academy Awards for Best Actor, winning consecutively in 1937 and 1938.

LAUREN BACALL
Lauren Bacalls illustrious film and stage career has spanned eight decades to date, including Oscar, Golden Globe and Tony awards. In 1993 she was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.

INDUSTRY INDUSTRY INSIGHT INSIGHT Guest Speakers Worth SERIES SERIES Talking About
Get a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the entertainment industry at our Industry Insight Series. On select dates alumni to casting directors, producers, agents, managers and directors.

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throughout the year, this series features panel discussions and Q&A sessions with guest speakers ranging from celebrity

A FEW OF OUR RECENT NOTABLE SPEAKERS

From the earliest American stage and screen legends to todays international award-winning actors, you can see why The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has earned its unrivaled reputation. Founded in 1884 by former Harvard speech professor Franklin Haven Sargent, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts opened its doors in New York as the Lyceum Theatre School of Acting. Not long after its founding, the school was renamed The New York School of Acting and moved into Carnegie Hall. Early on, The Academy benefited from the influence of notable theatre luminaries, including director David Belasco and playwright Henry DeMille (father of moviemaker Cecil B. DeMille). In fact, it was Henry DeMille who is credited with giving The Academy its current name in 1889. By the mid 20th century, The Academy became affectionately known to industry insiders as The Cradle to the Stars due to its impressive array of notable alumni. In 1963, the school moved into its present location on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, at the site of the historic Colony Club building. By 1974, the decision had been made to expand westward and the first LA campus was opened in Pasadena, California, before finally moving to its current Hollywood location in 2000, on the south lot of the former Charlie Chaplin Studios. To this day, The Academys reputation for setting standards of excellence in actor training continues to attract innovative instructors at the forefront of their craft. The faculty consists of theatrical visionaries who are supported by a dedicated administration that is committed to upholding the standard of excellence established more than 128 years ago. Other Legendary Alumni*: Cecil B. DeMille Dale Carnegie Edward G. Robinson William Powell Rosalind Russell Jim Backus Hume Cronyn Colleen Dewhurst Tom Poston Charles Durning Jason Robards Don Rickles Anne Bancroft John Cassavetes Florence Henderson Elizabeth Montgomery Judd Hirsch

Alec Baldwin

Ellen Burstyn

Neil Patrick Harris

Susan Sarandon

Danny Glover

Kyra Sedgwick

Alfred Molina

Kevin Spacey

Gena Rowlands

Patrick Stewart

Other guest speakers have included: Roberto Benigni Peter Bergman Kim Cattrall James Cromwell Joel Grey Dennis Haysbert Kevin Kline Frank Langella John Leguizamo Matthew Lillard William H. Macy Joe Montegna Phylicia Rashad Lynn Redgrave Paul Rudd Adam Scott Fiona Shaw French Stewart James Whitmore and many more

*This is a partial list of The Academys legendary alumni. Visit aada.edu for a more comprehensive listing.

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Voice & Speech I & II These courses develop an open,

well-placed, well-supported speaking voice and General American articulation as multiple objectives. The physiology of speech and voice production is studied. To facilitate hearing perception and speech production, students learn the International Phonetic Alphabet. In the second term, fundamental principles of breath control, vocal placement, and articulation are reinforced; and the use of the voice as an instrument of interpretation is explored.

Los Angeles COURSES

Styles I The purpose of this course is to develop the
students awareness of the history and traditional techniques of the Commedia dellArte and the theatre of William Shakespeare. Through practical use, students then relate these techniques to that of the modern actor. Truthful, spontaneous response to internal and external stimuli, breaking down and interpreting unfamiliar language and broad presentational material, use of scansion, and comprehension of the text in terms of historical contexts, themes, conflicts, and character relationships are all aspects of this exciting course.

Vocal Production The primary goal of this training is to

Academy Courses
THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAM
The Academys Conservatory Program offers full-time training for First and Second Year students, which focuses on a wide array of techniques for stage and screen. Consisting of classes and workshops ranging from acting styles to im provisation techniques, to musical theatre and everything in between, this may end up being the most rewarding two years of your life.

reinforce and supplement the work in Voice & Speech, focusing on building the actors vocal instrument by using singing as a tool.

Improvisation / Physical Acting

In this course students gain an experiential understanding of improvisational acting and develop a strong moment-to-moment perspective, essential to looseness and creativity in scripted work. Through theatre games and improvising scenes, they develop tools to make them more trusting of their own impulses, more generous with their fellow actors and more creative in developing roles. The course covers the importance of saying yes in scenes, to go for the most active choices, to play those at the top of their intelligence, and how to be at the service of the scene while listening and responding honestly.

NEW YORK COURSES

Theatre Dance This course is intended as an introduction to and instruction in dance/movement styles and social deportment in European societies since the 16th century. Styles I Basic acting principles are applied to dramatic
material from various periods of theatre historythe Renaissance, Ancient Greece and the Restoration. While maintaining and reinforcing the basic virtues of motivated, truthful behavior, Styles I training develops the students ability to exist comfortably in dramatic settings that are removed in time and place from the familiar. The focus is on training and encouraging the use of voice, speech and movement beyond what is needed for contemporary material. This exploration of the freedom of movement, language and behavior has a profound effect on the development of the actors instrument.

FIRST Year Courses

Camera Technique: Fundamentals

Students prepare to work on a professional film and television set. Exercises focus on understanding technical adjustments required for working in front of the camera and working in a relaxed and truthful way. Students learn the jargon of the industry and various roles played by everyone on set. Students work behind the scenes, as well as on camera, and each student is trained to run the camera and the sound equipment.

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Acting The acting sequence is divided into two twelve-week
studio courses and six weeks of rehearsal and production. Six weeks in the First Year are devoted to the study, rehearsal and performance of Examination Plays chosen from a variety of playwrights. Students are cast to give them every opportunity to display what they have learned, while permitting the faculty and administration to observe the growth and progress of each student.

The first studio course, Acting I, concentrates on the achievement of relaxed, free, truthful use of self in imaginary circumstances. Beginning with exercises for relaxation, concentration, and sensitivity to other actors and to internal and external stimuli, the semester proceeds to improvisation and then to scene study in contemporary drama. Students are taught to analyze dramatic situations in terms of objectives and to develop trust in a sense of truth and spontaneous, moment-to-moment reaction. The second studio course, Acting II, is devoted to the study of comedy. Emphasis is placed on the exploration through scene work of the techniques needed. With the capacity for relaxed, truthful involvement in pursuit of specific objectives as a foundation, more sophisticated aspects are explored. These include emotional preparation, the heightening of energy required for comedy, and the choice of actions as an approach to characterization as well as a means of illuminating the playwrights intent.

Theatre History This is a survey course in the historical

background of drama, tracing its growth and development from the dawn of theatre in ancient Greece. Each of the major periods is examined as a context in which dramatic literature is developed. Plays representative of each period are read and discussed, and additional reading and specific research are assigned.

to the further development of the actors voice and speech skills, using materials taught in Voice & Speech I. Every actor has a unique instrument and each student is trained in how to integrate a good speaking voice with good speech while staying true to his or her own identity. Emphasis is placed on deepening the connection between voice, body and mind through drills, exercises, warm-ups and conversational as well as contextual work with heightened language and contemporary text.

Voice & Speech Practicum This course is devoted

Stage Management Each student serves as stage

manager or co-stage manager for an examination or one-act play, learning blocking notation and coordination of production elements. Serving as the assistant to the play director, students gain an important perspective on the rehearsal process that serves them as actors. Students are required to take 1 credit, but may repeat the course for up to 2 credits.

Mask The work of the Mask class is designed to free the

Movement I & II The purpose of these two courses is to develop the students awareness of the body in terms of alignment, flexibility, strength and stamina, and as an expressive instrument. Various physical disciplines and basic dance techniques are introduced to build strength and coordination, and to develop imaginative use of the body in both contemporary and stylized forms.

student from self-consciousness. Improvisation on themes, including mythology and poetic texts, is used to help students release their imaginations and lead to a more uninhibited physical expression and economy of gesture. Mask work is incorporated into Movement II in Los Angeles.

Script Analysis This course examines the way authors

construct their material and the means by which actors can convey these thoughts and emotions to the audience. Using specific exercises, students discover their own ranges of speech as well as techniques that produce effective storytelling.

There may be changes to courses after the catalog has been published. Consult aada.edu for the latest information.

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SECOND Year Courses

Movement III This course is designed to strengthen the actors physical and emotional connection using ensemble composition and character development. Professional Internships The Academy offers a limited number of unpaid internships and volunteer positions for qualified Second Year students and Academy Company members in entertainment-related fields. They provide excellent opportunities to actively participate in the profession while making valuable contacts. The positions, which may last for a semester and may or may not provide academic credit, require a recommendation from the Director of Instruction, a rsum with cover letter and an interview. For-credit positions also require regular reports and meetings with an advisor. Students may also arrange their own intern positions with the approval of the Director of Instruction. For-credit positions offer 1 credit, Pass/Fail only.

Acting IV: Camera Technique / Scene Study

Building on the work of Camera Technique: Fundamentals, students work on television and film scenes on camera, honing their text analysis and acting skills for media performance. Through rehearsal, taping scene work and viewing final edited scenes, students develop crucial skills for working in front of the camera. Material from the class becomes the basis for developing each students show reel.

Work in the Second Year reinforces and builds upon the learning experiences of the First Year. Advanced acting, voice and movement training are combined with rehearsal and performance of both projects and full-length plays. Admission to the Second Year is by invitation. Selection is made on the basis of progress, potential and readiness to benefit from advanced training, as evidenced by classwork and examination plays from the First Year.

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Advanced Acting In the Second Year, advanced
scene study is undertaken using the principles of relaxation, concentration, objectives, actions and moment-to-moment spontaneity as a base. Roles assigned require more imaginative extensions of technique, greater stretch, specificity, personalization and justification, along with more intensive background research. Scenes assigned include the works of Ibsen, Chekhov, Strindberg and Shaw, as well as contemporary playwrights.

NEW YORK COURSES

Styles II: Shakespeare This is an intense study of performing in Shakespeares plays, in which students develop a solid foundation for the appreciation and use of heightened, poetic language. Major focus is given to researching the period, learning meter and understanding its importance to a character and a play. Voice & Speech III Students study Standard Stage speech

Stage Management Each student serves as a stage manager or co-stage manager for one-acts, workshop performances or Academy Company productions. Serving as an assistant to the director, students notate blocking and coordinate production elements, which helps them gain an important perspective on the rehearsal process. Students may not receive more than 2 credits combined for First and Second Year in the area of Stage Management. Voice & Speech III: Dialects Students apply advanced
principles of voice and speech production to the acquisition and performance of the major dialects of English. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet, students study British Received Pronunciation, Cockney, Southern Irish, New York and two types of American Southern. Students apply these to performed monologues in preparation for theatrical auditions. In addition, students research and present other dialects and various foreign accents, which may include Australian, French, German, Italian, Russian, Scottish, South African, Spanish and others.

Los Angeles COURSES

Advanced Vocal Production / Vocal Power
This course focuses on advanced development of the speaking voice. Students enhance core support, flexibility, range, resonance, stamina, variety and vocal power. Students apply advanced vocalization to individual and group pieces in preparation for the vocal demands of the professional theatre.

Rehearsal & Performance Students continue the

study and application of basic and advanced acting techniques through rehearsal and performance of roles that may be in projects, one-act or full-length productions.

by applying the fundamentals of speech and voice production as a base and advanced use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. With attention toward performance, variations in pitch, rhythm, resonance and pronunciation are explored, and learning techniques are developed to acquire other dialects and accents.

Make-up Basic materials of stage make-up are introduced

and guest speakers are scheduled for seminars and workshops toward the end of the Second Year to familiarize students with basic procedures of professional employment. Guidance is offered concerning rsums, photographs, auditions, agents, casting directors, unions and other issues related to the development of a career in film, television and theatre.

Career Preparation A number of industry professionals

Stage Combat The purpose of this course is to train

students in the basic skills of stage combat, focusing on unarmed combat and emphasizing safety, dynamics and believability. The exercises and practices are also intended to increase mental and physical strength, flexibility and coordination.

and students are trained to use them effectively. Individual facial structure is studied, as well as the principles of characterization, creating realistic scars and wounds, the effect of lighting and specific practices of historic periods.

Movement III: Stage Combat & Fencing

Students develop the skills needed for unarmed and single sword theatrical combat and apply each to theatrical and cinematic use. While gaining strength, stamina, coordination, balance and flexibility, students develop and integrate imaginative characters into choreographed stage fights, learning strategies, technique and safety.

Stage Management This is a non-credit, optional

A series of audition preparation workshops is also offered on the selection and preparation of audition monologues from both classical and contemporary theatre. These career counseling courses help provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop personal business strategies and to sustain a professional career.

internship in which students serve as assistants/production coordinators for Academy play directors.

Stage Dialects This course gives the actor knowledge

and practice in researching and preparing dialects for the stage. Students study the International Phonetic Alphabet and a variety of commonly used dialects, including, but not limited to, English (both Received Pronunciation and working class Cockney), Irish and others such as French, German, Russian, Scottish, New York (Brooklyn) and American Southern.

Camera Technique This course is designed to give students complete freedom and confidence when auditioning in front of a camera. It begins with on-camera interviews so students may view their screen images in playback and observe any facial or physical tensions that need correction. Students learn to relax and to project energetic and positive images rooted in truth. It continues with the exploration of different types of audition techniques for film, television, commercials and industrials in which cue cards and actual scripts are used. Students work behind the scenes, as well as on camera, and are trained to operate cameras, sound equipment and the recording computer. Fencing Basic fencing movements are taught. Once mastered, a scene from a film or play with a choreographed fight scene is assigned. This class will give grounding and focus and help center the actor.

Professional Internships Students are required to work off-campus for a minimum of 12 hours in a professional setting. Internships may be arranged through The Academy, or may be designed by the student and approved by the Director of Instruction. Internships available include working as actors at professional film training schools for classes and projects, volunteering for community arts outreach programs, and working in a professional setting in an agent or casting directors office or a professional theatre. Internships may be repeated for a total of 1 credit, Pass/Fail only.

Styles II (including shakespeare) This course

LA Casting Collaborations
The Academy Los Angeles and Los Angeles Film Schools The Academy collaborates with film schools in the Los Angeles area to provide acting talent to classroom projects under the supervision of the film school faculty. These opportunities provide additional experience and learning opportunities for Academy students in fully equipped film studios. Participation is optional and subject to student availability. Past and current collaborations include Los Angeles Film School, USC School of Cinematic Arts and Columbia College Hollywood.

begins with a review of Shakespeare and moves forward with scene study of 17th and 18th century French and English playwrights, concluding with 19th century comic and romantic European drama. Particular attention is paid to the linguistic and physical complexity each era presents.

Workshop Rehearsal & Performance

In the second semester of the Second Year, students are placed in Advanced Shakespeare, Musical Theatre or One-Person Show to further explore heightened styles of acting. These workshops lead to evening performances for the public on The Academys main stage.

Advanced Vocal Production / Singing

This course continues the work of Vocal Production in the First Year with a greater emphasis on the development of the voice for the demands of musical theatre. Students begin to look at repertoire and develop several audition pieces over the course of the semester.

Period Movement and Dance This course is intended as an introduction to and instruction in dance/movement styles and social deportment in European societies since the 16th century.

In order to best serve its students, The Academy reserves the right to alter course content and offerings at its sole discretion.

There may be changes to courses in the curriculum after the catalog has been published. Consult aada.edu for the latest information.

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The ACADEMY Company

Third Year Program
At the conclusion of the Conservatory Program, students are given the opportunity to audition for The Academy Company. This advanced training offers unrivaled performance experience with intense, focused training to a small number of Third Year students, serving as an important vehicle to usher graduates into the professional world of performing arts.

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The Pinnacle Year of Performance

The Company performs a wide number of plays ranging from classic to contemporary before an invited audience of Academy guests, agents, casting directors and other industry professionals. Students are cast in challenging roles that showcase their talents while providing further opportunity for growth and development. This training provides a platform for Company members to let their talent truly shine and gain recognition for their work.

The emphasis of the program is the practical development of the actor through study, rehearsal and performance. In addition, a variety of advanced training opportunities are offered, which may include: Advanced workshops in acting, speech and movement, as well as training in audition monologues and camera technique Individual career counseling to advise Company members on all matters related to career management Seminars with working professionals such as talent agents (legitimate, film and commercial), managers and regional theatre/independent film directors

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Academy Company members are awarded a Certificate of Advanced Actor Training upon the successful completion of the Company season. Selection is made on the basis of individual potential and the overall concept of a balanced acting company. For Academy Company courses, hours and credits, visit The Academys website, aada.edu.
2012-2013 New York Academy Theatre Company

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ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY NEW YORK CITY

Joint Degree Program with St. Johns University The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and St. Johns University have created a one-of-a-kind program for talented students with a passion for the dramatic arts who may also wish to expand their knowledge, skills and career opportunities in new paths with a BS in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television. Students in the program have the best of both worlds: The Academys intensive conservatory training in acting and St. Johns extensive training in directing, writing and producing for film and television. The curriculum is both broad and practical, and provides students with discipline and skills to pursue many professions, such as filmmaking, screenwriting and producing for television. This allows students to expand on their creative and critical thinking abilities through composition, philosophy and literature courses from a global perspective. Graduates of the program will bring depth and innovation to any area in which they work. The program conforms to the admission policies of The Academy and St. Johns. Students will be required to audition to meet standards, and they must be invited to continue into the Second Year at The Academy. Students who are not invited to continue at The Academy may transfer their First Year credits to other programs within St. Johns College of Professional Studies, or to any college or university, depending upon their choice of college, entry requirements and the desired degree. Students who declare their intent to enter this program at The Academy by noting their interest in the space provided on The Academys application form will receive a special orientation after they arrive on campus to begin their First Year. Students may enter the program at The Academy or St. Johns (stjohns.edu). Students who enter the program at The Academy will complete the two-year Conservatory Program at The Academy in New York or Los Angeles, earn a degree and receive 65-70 credits of intense training in acting, acting styles, theatre history, movement and voice production. There is a slight variation in the courses offered on the New York and Los Angeles campuses. In years three and four, Academy students transfer to St. Johns to fulfill 69 credits in performing arts, film, television and liberal arts. Only those Academy students who have a GPA of 2.0 or better and meet all of SJUs entrance requirements may transfer to SJU. While at St. Johns, students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 in major area courses and successfully complete the stated degree requirements to be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television. Students who enter the program at The Academy may enter as First Year students in the Fall or Winter Term.

Articulation Agreement: In addition to our Joint Degree with St. Johns University for a BS in Dramatic Arts, Film and Television, Academy students may transfer their credits to other majors within St. Johns College of Professional Studies, depending upon the number of credits earned and the major chosen. Our articulation agreement applies to Academy students who receive their associate degree and those who complete one year at either campus. Academy alumni from 1974 and onward are also eligible to transfer credits toward a bachelors degree.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has entered into an articulation agreement with Antioch University Los Angeles that allows Academy students to complete a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Acting and Dramatic Arts. This agreement clarifies the transfer process and ensures that the maximum number of credits earned at The Academy will be counted toward an Antioch BA degree. Academy students can enter Antioch with as much as half of their coursework toward their BA degree completion. Students who successfully complete one year at The Academy may also transfer their coursework credits of C- or better. Academy alumni are also eligible to participate. Antiochs innovative curriculum, variety of course offerings and flexible time schedules make it a perfect match for Academy students who wish to obtain a BA degree. For further information, current Academy students and alumni may contact the Registrar or the Antioch University Los Angeles Admissions Office (AntiochLA.edu).

DEGREE PROGRAM
As one of the nations only regionally and nationally accredited two-year acting conservatories, The Academy offers associate degrees at its two campusesand bachelors degree options at colleges and universities across the United States. Our degree program opens up more career and educational opportunities than any other two-year acting conservatory in the nation and advances you on your path as a professional in the craft.

Associate Degree
NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES
Associate of Occupational Studies Students graduating from the two-year Conservatory Program at the New York and Los Angeles campuses are awarded the academic degree of Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS).

Bachelors Degree Options

Students choosing to further their academic education with more advanced degrees may transfer their Academy credits to most colleges and universities throughout the United States. The number of credits successfully transferred depends upon the amount earned, choice of college, entry requirements and the desired degree. To support our students in their academic pursuits, The Academy has agreements with the following distinguished universities to provide them with the opportunity to pursue conservatory training that culminates in a bachelors degree. If you are interested in obtaining more information, please contact our Admissions Office. New York Campus 800.463.8990 NYadmissions@aada.edu Los Angeles Campus 800.222.2867 LAadmissions@aada.edu

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY OKLAHOMA CITY

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Oklahoma City University (OCU) have created an extraordinary opportunity for Academy students to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting (BFAA) at two of the nations leading training programs. Students complete the full-time Conservatory Program at The Academy in New York City or Los Angeles, and transfer to OCU in Oklahoma City for their last two years. Named in US News and World Reports Americas Best Colleges as a top tier masters program and university in the West Region, OCU offers advanced studios and a distinguished faculty. Celebrated OCU alumni in the field of arts and entertainment include Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli OHara and Hall of Famer Leona Mitchell. The core mission of OCU is to prepare well-trained actors and to provide students with a broad-based liberal arts education. Our collaboration enriches our programs by providing expanded opportunities for students and optimal use of our faculties and facilities.

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Bachelors Degree Options continued

Academy students must complete the two-year Associate in Occupational Studies degree and have an overall grade point average of 2.5 to be eligible for transfer. Audition requirements for the BFAA degree are waived for Academy students, who will be automatically awarded an Academy Partnership Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 per semester, renewable for a total of four (4) semesters. Academy students are also eligible for Academic Transfer Scholarships according to current OCU policy and additional talent awards through the universitys regular audition process. Sixty-two Academy credits are accepted for transfer toward the BFAA degree. The remaining courses to be completed at OCU (66 credits) include general education requirements, Acting Core and Music Theatre Core. Interested students will be provided with a list of OCU courses required for the degree. For more information, please contact The Academys Admissions Office at 800.463.8990.

ACADEMIC Calendar 2013-2014

HUNTER COLLEGE (CUNY) NEW YORK CITY
Since 2004, The Academy has had an articulation agreement with Hunter College (CUNY) for a BA in Theatre. Academy graduates from anytime during 1974 and going forward from this date may apply to Hunter College pursuant to this agreement. Its provisions are specified in the Transfer Guide and Course Equivalencies. Students entering Hunter with an AOS degree from The Academy will receive 27 credits toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre at Hunter College, and these credits are distributed according to the Transfer Guide. The student will have to take 93 credits at Hunter, with 21 of these being in the major. Those students who have completed or will complete a third year of training at The Academy may be eligible for additional credits, subject to review by Hunter College. Credits earned by Academy students from other colleges will be reviewed by Hunter College for credit toward the baccalaureate degree. Academy students are required to pass the CUNY Skills Assessment Test taken by all students entering Hunter College with fewer than 45 credits, and have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3. Credits carrying a course grade of D or below will not transfer.

NEW YORK CAMPUS

Fall First Year September 18, 2013 June 3, 2014

Winter First Year January 7, 2014 August 14, 2014 Second Year Academy Company Graduation Day August 19, 2013 April 21, 2014 July 15, 2013 February 26, 2014 April 21, 2014

LOS ANGELES CAMPUS

Fall First Year August 28, 2013 April 24, 2014 Winter First Year January 13, 2014 August 21, 2014 Second Year Academy Company September 23, 2013 May 18, 2014 July 22, 2013 March 17, 2014

Graduation Day May 18, 2014

Dates may be subject to change.

ACADEMY ACCREDITATION
MIDDLE STATES Commission
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accredits The Academy in New York and The Academy in Los Angeles as a branch campus. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Telephone: 215.284.5000

Alumni Spotlight
ADRIEN BRODY
After starring in the critically acclaimed films The Thin Red Line and Summer of Sam, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in The Pianist. He followed with the blockbusters King Kong and Predators. Recently he starred in Woody Allens Midnight in Paris in the role of Salvador Dal.

NAST
The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, accredits both campuses of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. 11230 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, Telephone: 703.437.0700

KIM CATTRALL
Winner of a Golden Globe, she is best known for her role as Samantha on the Sex and the City TV and film series. Her other work includes the classic comedy Police Academy, as well as The Ghost Writer, a Roman Polanski film with Ewan McGregor, and the recent Broadway production of Private Lives.

New York State Board of Regents

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a non-profit educational institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. The New York campus is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education. 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234, Telephone: 518.474.1551

Casey LaBow
Featured in the blockbuster films Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and Part 2 playing the role of Kate, she was also in Hide Away with Josh Lucas and Skateland with Ashley Greene. Her TV credits include the recurring role of Ella McBride on CSI: NY.

DENNIS HAYSBERT
Known for playing pivotal characters on the TV series The Unit and 24, he also lent his voice talent to the animated films Kung Fu Panda 2 and Wreck-It Ralph. Currently, he is the commercial spokesperson for Allstate Insurance.

For more Academy alumni see pages 3, 10, 27 and visit aada.edu.

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THE ACADEMY NEW YORK COURSES & CREDITS

The ACADEMY LOS ANGELES COURSES & CREDITS

FIRST YEAR
First Semester

FIRST YEAR
Hours / Week 9 4 4 2 2 2 2 7 4 4 2 5 2 2 20 Term Total 108 48 48 24 24 24 24 84 48 48 24 60 24 24 120 Credits 5 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 3 1 1 6
First Semester

FIRST TERM (12 WEEKS) Acting I Voice & Speech I Movement I Vocal Production I Theatre History Voice & Speech Practicum Mask

FIRST TERM (12 WEEKS) Acting I Voice & Speech I Movement I: Theatre Movement and Dance Vocal Production I Physical Acting Camera Technique: Fundamentals Second Term (3 Weeks) Rehearsal & Performance I (Drama) Vocal/Movement Coaching (concurrent) Stage Management*

Hours / Week 8 4 4 4 2 4 20 20 8 4 4 2 4 2 20

Term Total 96 48 48 48 24 48 60 60 9 6 48 48 24 48 24 60 780

Credits 4 2 2 2 1 2 3 1 4 2 2 1 2 1 3 32

SECOND Semester

Second Term (12 Weeks) Acting II Voice & Speech II Movement II Vocal Production II Styles I Theatre Dance Voice & Speech Practicum Third Term (6 Weeks) Acting III First Year Subtotal Hours & Credits (30 Weeks) 732 33

SECOND Semester

Third Term (12 Weeks) Acting II Voice & Speech II Movement II Theatre History Styles I Script Analysis and Improvisation Fourth Term (3 Weeks) Rehearsal & Performance II (Comedy) Vocal/Movement Coaching (concurrent)

First Year Subtotal Hours & Credits (30 Weeks)

SECOND YEAR
First Semester

SECOND YEAR
Hours / Week 9 5 4 4 2 2 2 8 4 4 2 2 4 Term Total 108 60 48 48 24 10 14 32 16 16 8 8 16 Credits 5 3 2 2 1 0.5 0.5 2 1 1 0.5 0.5 0.5
First Semester

First Term (12 Weeks) Acting IV Styles II (Shakespeare) Voice & Speech III Movement III Camera Technique Fencing (5 Weeks) Theatre Dance (7 Weeks) Second Term (4 Weeks) Acting V Dialects Camera Technique Career Preparation Vocal Production/Singing Stage Combat

First Term (12 Weeks) Hours / Week Acting III Voice & Speech III: Dialects Styles II (including Shakespeare) Movement III: Fencing/Stage Combat Period Movement and Dance Advanced Vocal Production/Singing or Advanced Vocal Production/Vocal Power Professional Internship Second Term (3 Weeks) Rehearsal & Performance III 20 Vocal/Movement Coaching (concurrent) 9 4 4 4 2 2 1

Term Total 108 48 48 48 24 24 12 60

Credits 5 2 2 2 1 1 0.5 3

SECOND Semester

Third Term (8 Weeks) Acting IV: Camera Technique: Scene Study Intensives: Individual Correction & Development Make-Up Audition Technique Acting Professionally Workshop Rehearsal & Performance (includes 8hrs. Professional Development) Musical Theatre Advanced Shakespeare One-Person Show Fourth Term (7 Weeks) Acting V: Career Development/Rehearsal & Performance Vocal/Movement Coaching (concurrent) Career Development Workshops (1 week) 20 20 120 20 712 7 1 36 6 4 2 4 2 7 48 32 16 32 16 56 2 2 1 2 1 3.5

SECOND Semester

Third Term (7 Weeks) Rehearsal & Performance, including: 20 140 7 Career Preparation Seminars & Industry Panels Audition Technique (6 Weeks) 2 12 0.5 Fourth Term (7 Weeks) Rehearsal & Performance, including: 20 140 Career Preparation Seminars Audition Technique (6 Weeks) 2 12 Musical Audition Technique 2 12 Second Year Subtotal Hours & Credits (30 Weeks) 724 7 0.5 0.5 35

TOTAL HOURS & CREDITS 1,456 68

Courses and hours are subject to change at the sole discretion of The Academy.

Second Year Subtotal Hours & Credits (30 Weeks)

TOTAL HOURS & CREDITS 1,492 68

*May be taken in any semester prior to Final Semester Semesters may vary Courses and hours are subject to change at the sole discretion of The Academy.

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Audition Information
All applicants to the full-time program are required to audition. Applicants may choose from the following options:
1. On-campus audition - Audition appointments are scheduled on a weekly basis at both the New York and Los Angeles campuses. An appointment will be scheduled only after all required materials have been received. The Academy strongly encourages applicants to audition at the campus they plan to attend, if possible. 2. Touring auditions - Applicants unable to travel to New

Notification of Admission
The Admissions Committee considers application materials along with the audition report. Notification of the decision is made within four weeks. Accepted students are asked to return a signed enrollment agreement along with a $750 deposit to indicate their intention to enroll. This commitment will reserve a space for the accepted student in the desired term.

Deferment
A full-time admitted student may request to defer enrollment one time for a maximum of one year from the original application term. Deferred students are asked to return a signed enrollment agreement along with a $750 deposit to indicate their intention to enroll. This commitment will reserve a space for the deferred student in their new desired term. Deferment beyond one year requires resubmission of the admissions materials, re-auditioning and a new deposit.

ADMISSIONS
Eligibility
Education at The Academy is specialized. Serious, responsible and highly motivated applicants are sought for admission. All entering students must have received a high school diploma or have completed a GED program. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above is required. Each candidate is evaluated individually; consideration is based on dramatic ability or potential, academic qualifications, and readiness in terms of maturity and motivation to benefit from the program. Candidates may pursue admission for the First Year class in the Fall or Winter Term. The courses in Fall and Winter are identical in curriculum and format. Students from both groups, if invited to return, join the same Second Year class the following fall. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional application deadlines and information: New York Campus 800.463.8990 Los Angeles Campus 800.222.2867 The Office of Admissions must receive the following application materials before an audition can be scheduled: Exceptions may be made for touring auditions.
1. A completed application form and application fee ($50).

York or Los Angeles may arrange for an audition by Academy administrators at annually conducted sessions in major cities throughout the world. Visit our website (aada.edu) for a listing of touring audition locations. Auditions must be scheduled and approved in advance by the Admissions Office and will only be considered after all appropriate documents have been received.

Campus Visit
Although The Academy does not permit auditing classes, prospective students are welcome to visit the school by appointment to view the facilities and to gain a sense of the atmosphere and environment. Visits may be scheduled through the Office of Admissions.

The fee is non-refundable and must accompany the application. Payments can be made by check, money order or credit card. Checks should be made payable to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. (International applicants must send the fee by bank check, money order or charge card authorization in US dollars.)
2. Official transcripts. Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope

Audition Requirements
The audition consists of a personal interview and the presentation of two memorized monologues of contrasting values (one comedic and one dramatic) from published plays. Each piece should be approximately two minutes in length. Both pieces should be performed within a five-minute time limit. The material should be something that you can easily relate to and best shows your range of ability. Be certain to read the entire play. Please note that you may not use original texts for your monologue. In addition, you may be asked to do a cold reading of provided material. Avoid choosing monologues from monologue books or the Internet unless you can obtain a complete copy of the play. A list of suggested plays is available online at The Academys website, aada.edu. Selections are not limited to this list. Bring two passport size photos (2x 2) to the audition with your name printed on the reverse side. The photographs are for identification only.

Transfer Policy between Academy Campuses

All candidates for admission to The Academy must declare their choice of campus for First Year training at the time of their audition. Upon request, Academy students who are invited back for the Second Year may apply to transfer between the New York and Los Angeles campuses. Approval for transfer is made by the Director of Instruction at the campus to which the student is applying and may be subject to the availability of class space. Due to the repertory nature of The Academy Company, transfers between campuses are not permitted for Third Year students.

from the institution and unopened by the applicant.

High school transcript verifying graduation. (High school seniors may submit their most recent transcript with the application and should request a final transcript to be sent following graduation.) College transcript(s), if attended.
3. One letter of personal reference. A theatre person need

How to Apply to The Academys Full-Time Program

Apply online at aada.edu and access your personal web portal to manage and track the entire application process. This portal allows application fee payment and provides all the required forms for download, including financial aid, transcript request and reference request forms, plus online audition scheduling. The portal also displays real-time information regarding your application status, forms and references received and can send email or SMS reminders. Alternatively, there is a mail-in application available in the back of this catalog or for download at aada.edu. To apply to The Academys Summer Programs please see page 32.

not write this letter. An employer, teacher, counselor, clergy or anyone who has known the prospective student for a period of years may write the letter, but not a family member. The letter should be written on letterhead stationery and should mention the relationship of the writer to the applicant.

SECOND YEAR
Admission to the Second Year is by invitation only. After the conclusion of the First Year, invitations are extended to those students who are considered by the faculty and administration to be ready for the advanced work of the Second Year.

4. One letter concerning dramatic ability. This letter may

International Students
In addition to the requirements listed above, international students whose native language is other than English must demonstrate sufficient competence with speaking, writing and reading English in order to avoid communication problems between faculty and students that might impede learning and development. Academic records from foreign schools must be submitted in certified English translations. A Form I-20 will be issued only after the applicant has been accepted for enrollment and has met all standards set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and The Department of Homeland Security. We encourage early application/audition for all international students and recommend sufficient time allotment for visa processing (4-5 months prior to enrollment).

be written by a member of a high school or college theatre department, or by a director, producer, or other professional theatre person who has had an opportunity to appraise the applicants potential. Applicants who have had no dramatic training or experience should substitute a second letter of personal reference.

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Tuition & Expenses 2013-2014

Tuition per academic year Application Fee First Year only General Fee Student health and accident insurance, library fees, exam play scripts, Academy-sponsored social and professional activities, student ID card Books estimate Movement Class Attire estimate Make-up Kit estimate Recording Equipment estimate Rehearsal Attire estimate NOTE: Figures above are subject to change. $29,900 50 750 If you receive federal funds while attending The Academy, be advised that if you terminate your enrollment prior to completing the course of study of your choice, federal regulations may require that all or a portion of the funds received be returned to the original aid programs as unearned aid. Unpaid institutional charges will be the sole responsibility of the student. For more information, request a copy of the form titled Treatment of Title IV Funds When a Student Withdraws from the Financial Aid Office. For complete information about The Academys refund policy, contact the Business Office.

AUDITION AND DEPOSIT DEADLINES

Fall 2013*
Audition Deadline (US Students): July 25, 2013 Audition Deadline (International Students): June 25, 2013 Deposit Deadline: August 1, 2013
* See page 37 for Summer Program deadlines.

Student HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

New York
The Academy House is a 12-story fully restored loft-style student housing building located at 118 Madison Avenue, directly adjacent to The Academys main campus building. It provides furnished housing with options for single, double or three-person shared rooms along with rehearsal space, a large kitchen and 24-hour doorman security. For more information, visit aada.edu or contact the New York Director of Student Housing at NYhousing@aada.edu.

Winter 2014
Audition Deadline (US Students): November 25, 2013 Audition Deadline (International Students): October 25, 2013 Deposit Deadline: December 1, 2013

Los Angeles
The Academy provides student housing within easy traveling distance of our Los Angeles campus through our ongoing relationship with Collegiate Housing Services, Inc. (CHS). This organization partners with colleges of all sizes throughout America to offer student housing in nearby apartments during their academic year. For more information, visit aada.edu or contact the Los Angeles Admissions Office.

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Attendance / Outside Professional Work Policies

The nature of the work in classes requires full attendance and participation. Attendance at all Academy classes is mandatory and excessive absences will lead to dismissal. Auditioning and outside professional work are not permitted during the academic year while attending The Academy.

Tuition Deposit
Upon acceptance, students are sent an Enrollment Agreement by The Academy. The signed agreement and a non-refundable, non-transferable tuition deposit of $750 are due immediately to secure class placement. The tuition deposit is due by August 1 (Fall) and December 1 (Winter), but early deposits are encouraged in order to secure your place. If the deposit is not paid by the designated time, the applicant will be assumed to have withdrawn the application.

Payment Plans
The Academy has established two methods of payment for tuition, the Pre-Payment Plan and the Extended Payment Plan. Pre-Payment Plan This plan, with a variety of options, offers the opportunity to have tuition paid prior to registration. Inquire with the Financial Aid Office for details. Extended Payment Plan For those students able to establish need and financial responsibility (by means of an Academy Family Income Form), an extended payment schedule may be arranged with the Financial Aid Director.

Alumni Spotlight
ADAM SCOTT
Known for his role of Ben Wyatt on the NBC series Parks and Recreation, he was also in The Aviator and Step Brothers with Will Ferrell. His recent films include Bachelorette with Kirsten Dunst, A.C.O.D. with Jessica Alba, The Guilt Trip with Seth Rogen and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

JORJA FOX
Best known for playing major roles on three of the most successful television dramas in history, ER, The West Wing and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, she also starred in the Oscarnominated film Memento with fellow Academy alum Carrie-Anne Moss.

Refund Policy
To withdraw officially, enrolled students must meet with the Director of Instruction and present to the Office of the Registrar written notification of withdrawal. The effective date of withdrawal will be the date of receipt by The Academy of the application for withdrawal, not the last date of attendance.

CHRISTINE EBERSOLE
The two-time Tony Award-winning performer won the Best Actress in a Musical Award in both 2001 and 2007 for her part in 42nd Street, and for her dual role of Little Edie Beale and Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens. She is currently on the TBS series Sullivan & Son and on USAs Royal Pains.

HANK Azaria
Winner of four Primetime Emmys, he is a principal voice on The Simpsons. He has starred on numerous TV series and feature films. His recent films include Lovelace and Smurfs 2. His major Broadway credits include Spamalot, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award.

For more Academy alumni see pages 3, 10, 21 and visit aada.edu.

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US Federal and State Grants and Scholarships

Qualifications for Application: These financial aid awards are limited to US citizens and permanent residents who qualify and who have completed all of the required financial aid paperwork. The Academy requires that all US citizens and permanent residents complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for financial aid. In addition to filing a FAFSA, we ask students and their families to provide us with whatever supplemental information they feel is important to provide a complete financial picture and help us accurately assess a familys or individuals financial condition. File the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov and enter The Academys School Code: 007465 The FAFSA4caster provides students with an early estimate of their eligibility for federal student financial assistance. Financial aid eligibility is determined by using a needs analysis formula provided by the federal government. In this formula, the student and/or familys income and assets are weighed against allowances for basic living costs, number in the household, and resources for retirement to calculate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A cost of attendance budget is then constructed by The Academy that represents educational costs including tuition, fees, books and living expenses. The difference between the estimated budget and the EFC is the financial need of the student. The Academy will not award financial aid above the cost of tuition and living expenses.

Types of US Federal and State Grants

Grants: Grants do not have to be repaid. For more information available online, please view the Guide to Federal Student Aid from the US Department of Education. Federal Pell Grants: Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional need. The maximum award for 20122013 is $5,550. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG): The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need, who are also eligible for the Federal Pell Grant program. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): New York State residents only. First year students should apply immediately upon acceptance to The Academy. Awards range from $200$5,000 per academic year. Veterans Benefits: The Academy participates in the Veterans Educational Assistance Program. Veterans and dependents should contact the Financial Aid Office for details.

Financial Aid
More than 90% of admitted students receive some type of financial assistance.

Work-Study
The Academy participates in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. The program at The Academy is federally and institutionally funded. It provides part-time, on-campus jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.

The Academy is committed to preparing talented students for acting careers and helping them achieve their highest potential. For that reason, we try to make it possible for all admitted students to attend the school. In addition to funding provided by The Academy, the school participates in various federal and state financial aid programs and offers a choice of payment plans. All prospective students are encouraged to apply for financial aid during the application process. Financial aid packages may consist of a combination of grants, loans, scholarships and campus employment. It is to the students advantage to submit early applications to determine eligibility.

Early application is strongly advised for all financial aid.

Credit of State and Federal Awards: All funds are credited to the students account in two installments: the first installment at the beginning of the academic year, the second at the midpoint of the academic year. Second disbursements of financial aid will not be made to students failing to attain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Failure to raise a GPA within five weeks will result in the return of funds to federal and state agencies and banks. The student is solely responsible for any outstanding balances due to agencies, banks and The Academy. Application Procedure: Upon submission of a completed application for admission, the applicant is encouraged to file the FAFSA as soon as possible in order to apply for federal student aid. To apply for financial aid from The Academy, the FAFSA and the Financial Aid Worksheet must be completed. Both are included on the FAFSA website. Complete details are available through the Financial Aid Office at each of our campuses: New York Campus 800.463.8990 ext. 342 or email the New York Director of Financial Aid at NYfinancialAid@aada.edu Los Angeles Campus 800.222.2867 ext. 105 or email the Los Angeles Director of Financial Aid at LAfinancialAid@aada.edu

Academy Scholarships
Academy Scholarships are a form of aid that does not need to be repaid. The Academy will create a package for students with both Academy-funded scholarships and federal/state grants and loans for which a student may be eligible. If you have been accepted to The Academy and want to be considered for a scholarship, you should apply immediately after being notified. You will receive a response from The Academy within two weeks of receipt of your scholarship application. In addition, prospective students should apply to their local community for privately funded scholarships during their junior and senior years of high school. High school guidance counselors can provide information regarding application procedures.

HOW AWARDS ARE DETERMINED

First Year: All students who have applied and been accepted by The Academy are considered for scholarships. Merit scholarships up to $8,000, determined by an applicants audition, may be awarded. Need-based awards up to $6,000 may be awarded and these are assessed through the financial aid process. All students must re-apply for financial aid every year. Second Year and Academy Company: Apply for scholarships by submitting an application to The Academys Scholarship Committee. While it is our priority to provide financial assistance to as many students as possible, funding is based upon availability. The information on the following page is for US citizens and permanent residents. For information about additional financial assistance for International Students please refer to page 31.

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Loans
Student loans must be repaid and fall into two categories: 1. Need-Based (Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans) 2. Non-Need-Based (Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students and alternative loans for students or parents)

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans are not need-based loans. Dependent financial aid applicants may borrow an annual maximum of $2,000 per award year. Independent financial aid applicants may borrow annual maximums listed below: $6,000 for First and Second Year Students $7,000 for Academy Company Students Dependent students (except students whose parents cannot borrow a PLUS Loan) can apply for up to $2,000 in unsubsidized loans.

International Students
You will be in good company as an international student at The Academy. International students typically comprise 30% of enrollment at The Academy, and more than 40 countries have been represented in our student body. As our diverse community includes students from various backgrounds and from all around the world, we believe that exposure to many cultures enriches the depth of each actors work.

Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans are need-based loans. Interest does not accrue while a student is in school, during a grace period or during certain types of deferment. The annual maximum amounts by class level are: $3,500 for First Year Students $4,500 for Second Year Students $5,500 for Academy Company Students

Applying to The Academy as an International Student

General admission requirements are the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship, but immigration regulations, financial matters and a variety of educational credentials require added procedures for international students. Our Admissions and Financial Aid offices will assist with all issues regarding these policies and procedures: Student Visa After the audition, applicants who are admitted to The Academy will be sent important international information along with their acceptance letter from the Admissions Office to obtain an F-1 student visa. Important visa guidelines are enclosed, including the I-20 application, which you must complete and return to the Admissions Office. A Form I-20 will be issued only after the applicant has been accepted for enrollment and has met all standards set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and The Department of Homeland Security. We strongly encourage early application and audition for all international students; we also recommend sufficient time allotment for visa processing (4-5 months prior to enrollment). English Language International students whose native language is other than English must demonstrate sufficient competence with speaking, writing and reading English to avoid communication problems between faculty and students that might impede learning and development. This proficiency is determined through the application and audition process. Academic Records / Official Transcripts Academic records and official transcripts from foreign schools must be submitted in certified English translations. These documents must be in a sealed envelope from the institution and unopened by the applicant. Services available for official translation of transcripts include World Education Services (WES) at www.wes.org and Foreign Credential and Degree (Diploma) Evaluation Services at www.thedegreepeople.com.
(These companies are not affiliated nor endorsed by The Academy)

Financial Aid for International Students

All international applicants are eligible to apply for financial aid. The Academy offers a variety of scholarships, assistance opportunities and a choice of payment plans. We also participate with foreign government aid programs if available. All prospective students are encouraged to apply for financial aid at the time of their audition. Financial aid packages may consist of a combination of loans, scholarships and campus employment. All prospective students must submit the required documents by the appropriate deadlines for consideration of financial assistance. These documents will be sent to you from the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students

Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) allow parents of dependent financial aid applicants to borrow money for the purpose of meeting the cost of education. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus all other student aid.

Alternative Loans
Alternative Loans (private loans) usually carry a higher interest rate than federal loans. Students are advised to consider them only after all federal loan programs have been secured. US citizens, eligible permanent residents and international students who have a US credit-worthy co-signer may be able to obtain lower interest rates. International students must have a US credit-worthy co-signer.

Work-Study
There are a limited number of campus jobs funded by The Academy, which are open to international students. Following registration, international students may apply to a variety of Academy departments such as Admissions, The Academy Library, Production, Costumes and the Presidents Office for college work-study positions.

Alternative Loans
Sallie Mae and Wells Fargo offer alternative loans to international students. If you meet the requirements and are approved, you can re-apply for these loans each year that you attend The Academy. See page 30 for more on alternative loans. Visit the links below to review information provided by these lenders. salliemae.com - wellsfargo.com

Endowed Scholarships
The following Academy scholarships were established through benefits, memorial gifts, bequests and foundation grants:
The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The Alumni Scholarship Fund III Arts Scholarship Barbara Moore Jordan Scholarship Brenda Forbes Scholarship California Consolidated Fund Charles Jehlinger Scholarship Cleavon Little Scholarship Dina Merrill Scholarship Frances Fuller Scholarship Franklin Haven Sargent Scholarship Garson Kanin Scholarship George Nichols III Scholarship Gordon A. Rust Scholarship Greta Nissen Scholarship Harryetta Peterka Scholarship Henrietta Alice Metcalf Memorial Scholarship Hume Cronyn Scholarship Jack Melanos and Bill MacDougall Scholarship John Peck Memorial Scholarship The The The The The The The The The The The The The Julie Harris Scholarship Kirk Douglas Scholarship Legends Scholarship Madelin Thayer Gilpatric Scholarship Neil Simon Scholarship Patricia Grube Scholarship Philip Loeb Scholarship Princess Grace Scholarship Samuel Freeman Scholarship Spencer Tracy Scholarship Suzanne Powers Scholarship Thelma Carter Memorial Scholarship William Randolph Hearst Scholarship

Other Resources
The following are additional loan resources known to The Academy, but applicants are encouraged to seek others online and through their respective governments: Canada: Ontario Student Assistance Program United Kingdom: Career Development Loans (New York only) Sweden: CSN (csn.se) eduPASS: edupass.org

Annual Scholarship Support:

American Theatre Wing Episcopal Actors Guild Estate of Maxine Little Collier (Alumna)

For details on each scholarship, visit aada.edu.

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Summer Programs 2013

Imagine spending your summer immersed in training right in the heart of where entertainment lives and breathes. Open-air concerts, films and plays abound, as you will be a part of a dynamic community of fellow actors learning together and inspired by some of the most respected instructors in the industry. You are destined to return home with skills and friendships you will appreciate for a lifetime.

Five-week Summer Program

New York Campus + Los Angeles CAMPUS
The Five-Week Summer Program is highly regarded by industry professionals as one of the finest summer acting programs in the United States. It includes coursework in Acting, Voice & Speech, Vocal Production and Movement. This is a standalone program and may not be taken concurrently with other programs offered by The Academy.

June 24 July 26, 2013

VOICE & SPEECH

Training: Add strength and emotional range to the natural voice; develop voice as an instrument of communication on or off stage Coursework: Basic principles of voice production applied through structured exercises for placement and breath control, with emphasis on articulation, intonation, stress and phrasing

Academy Summer Programs

Specialized summer programs offer you the ideal opportunity to experience The Academys legendary conservatory training during our Five-Week Program, or you can choose to focus on one aspect of your craft by enrolling in one of several Two-Week Intensives, including camera techniques, audition techniques and musical theatre. In addition, The Academy offers added value for those wishing to receive a more comprehensive training experience by combining two or more summer programs. These Four-Week and Seven-Week Programs include The Academys Summer Industry Insight Series and Full-Time Conservatory scholarship opportunities. All programs are ideally suited for advanced actors, educators and beginning actors alike. Whether you choose to study in New York or Los Angeles you will find instructors who share your passion and are committed to helping you prepare for a meaningful career.

The Right Program for You:

Small class sizes for one-on-one instruction Training offered for stage, film and television Diverse international student body Performance opportunities Academy Certificate of Training awarded Scholarship opportunities for Full-Time Conservatory Program

PROGRAM HOURS: Monday Friday 9 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 6 pm Placement in the morning or the afternoon session is announced 1-2 weeks before the program begins. Selection is at the discretion of the Director of Instruction.*

VOCAL PRODUCTION ACTING

Training: Discover and expand relaxed, free, truthful use of self in imaginary circumstances; develop trust in spontaneous, moment-to-moment reactions Coursework: Exercises for relaxation, concentration and sensitivity to fellow actors, as well as internal and external stimuli to achieve focus and involvement, which leads to dramatic analysis, improvisation and scene study Training: Build the vocal instrument through music; identify and correct vocal problems Coursework: Scales and songs; unlocking the characters emotions and expression through both lyrics and music

MOVEMENT FOR ACTORS

Training: Develop the body as an instrument for the actor Coursework: Basic dance techniques; general movement exercises to develop imagination, muscular coordination and control

ELECTIVES
Electives are available to Five-Week and Seven-Week Program students. The availability of each Elective is subject to demand. LOS ANGELES Musical Theatre Stage Combat Fencing Improvisation Auditioning for the Camera Alexander Technique Dance for the Actor Audition Monologues NEW YORK Musical Theatre Stage Combat Fencing Improvisation Auditioning for the Camera

*The Academys Director of Instruction works with course instructors to create ideal class balance. Programs are assigned to accommodate preference, background similarities, acting maturity and objectives.

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New York TWO-Week Summer Intensives

June 10 June 21, 2013 Two intensives offered: Musical Theatre and Camera Acting & Audition Technique July 8 July 19, 2013 Three intensives offered: Musical Theatre, Camera Acting & Audition Technique and Audition Intensive July 29 August 9, 2013 Intensive offered: Audition Intensive PROGRAM HOURS: Monday Friday Depending on the chosen Two-Week Intensive, students should be prepared to be in class between the hours of 9 am to 6 pm on certain days.

Los Angeles TWO-Week summer Intensives

July 15 July 26, 2013 Two intensives offered: Camera Acting for Film & Television and Advanced Camera Acting July 29 August 9, 2013 Three intensives offered: Camera Acting for Film & Television, Advanced Camera Acting and Audition Intensive PROGRAM HOURS: Monday Friday 9 am to 4 pm

Camera Acting & Audition Technique

This intensive is designed for the beginning to intermediate actor who wants a deeper understanding of working in film and television. The courses are designed to bring a professional and thorough understanding of the on-camera process and alleviate the anxiety of working on camera. Courses will also explore the various genres within film and television, including the television sitcom, commercial acting, film and live television, along with the business of the business. Course of study: Camera Acting Technique 6 hours per week Monologue Technique 6 hours per week Dance / Movement 4 hours per week Voice Production 4 hours per week Acting Exercises 4 hours per week

Advanced Camera Acting*

Designed for students who have already completed Camera I or the First Year of The Academy full-time Conservatory, these courses provide a deeper understanding of the on-camera process and enhance the actors comfort level with working on camera. Courses explore the various genres within film and television. On-camera acting courses are limited in size to 12 students. Course of study: Acting Technique II 7.5 hours per week Audition Technique II 5.5 hours per week Working in Film II 4.5 hours per week Sitcom Acting II 4.5 hours per week Commercial Technique II 1.5 hours per week *Each class has a special optional critique period of 30 minutes

Camera Acting for Film & Television*

For the beginning to intermediate actor who wants a deeper understanding of working in film and television, including the business of the business, this intensive is designed to provide a professional and thorough understanding of the on-camera process and alleviate the anxiety of working on camera. Courses explore the various genres within film and television, including the television sitcom, commercial acting, film and live television. On-camera acting courses are limited in size to 12 students. Course of study: Acting Technique 7.5 hours per week Audition Technique for Film & Television 5.5 hours per week Working in Film 4.5 hours per week Sitcom Acting 4.5 hours per week Commercial Technique 1.5 hours per week *Each class has a special optional critique period of 30 minutes

Audition Intensive Musical Theatre

This intensive is designed for the beginning to intermediate actor in musical theatre who wants to broaden his or her understanding of the craftsmanship involved for the performer. It is comprised of daily coursework in dance, vocal production, song interpretation, acting and individual coaching. The intensive will culminate with a presentation of work for evaluation by industry professionals. Bring a prepared song with sheet music in your key. Assessments and song assignments are given on the first day of class. Bring appropriate dance attire and tap shoes. Course of study: Choreography / Movement 4 hours per week Jazz / Tap 6 hours per week Voice Technique 4 hours per week Song Interpretation 4 hours per week Acting Exercises / Sensory Work 6 hours per week Performance Master Class 4 hours per week Auditions, whether for schools or roles in plays, film or television, are a fact of life for all actors. This two-week intensive is designed to prepare individuals who have an understanding of acting and singing basics for a successful audition. Topics include finding your type, picking strong material, preparing for and performing your audition, and cold readings. This intensive is designed for both actors auditioning for schools/festivals and working actors who want to improve their skills. Students should arrive with at least two monologues of contrasting value that can be presented in class. Course of study: Monologue Technique 6 hours per week Acting Exercises 4 hours per week Song Interpretation 4 hours per week Singing Workshop 6 hours per week

Audition Intensive
Auditions, whether for schools or roles in plays, film or television, are a fact of life for all actors. This two-week intensive is designed to prepare individuals who have an understanding of acting and singing basics for a successful audition. Topics include finding your type, picking strong material, preparing for and performing your audition, and cold readings. This intensive is designed for both actors auditioning for schools/festivals and working actors who want to improve their skills. Students should arrive with at least two monologues of contrasting value that can be presented in class. Course of study: Your Type and Material 4 hours per week Preparing and Performing 6 hours per week Cold Readings 2 hours per week Seminars 2 hours per week Song Interpretation 6 hours per week

Summer Housing
The Academy offers a variety of off-campus student housing options near both campuses, and limited space at The Academy House in New York. Options are listed at aada.edu and on page 27. Students under 18 years of age must secure housing with friends or relatives as most housing services do not accept persons less than 18 years of age.

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Summer Program Options

Seven-week Complete Studio Program Price: $3,750
Whats Included: Five-Week Program Electives Up to 4 included of your choice 1 Two-Week Intensive (choose 1) $1,000 Fall Scholarship offer for enrollment in the Full-Time Conservatory Program 2 Industry Insight Series

Five-Week Program Price $3,000

Whats included: Five-Week Program Electives - Up to 2 included of your choice Industry Insight Series (included with early enrollment)

Four-week Industry Prep Intensive Program Price $2,750

Whats included: Two-Week Intensives (choose 2) $500 Fall Scholarship offer for enrollment in the Full-Time Conservatory Program 2 Industry Insight Series

Two-Week Intensives Price $1,500 each

Whats included: Two-Week Intensive (choose 1) Industry Insight Series (included with early enrollment)

Two-Week Conservatory Student & Alumni Intensive Program Price starting at $1,200
Only for current Academy Two-Year Conservatory students and alumni Whats included: Two-Week Intensives (1 or more) discounted 20% Industry Insight Series

INDUSTRY INSIGHT Summer Industry Insight Series Price $500 SERIES

Five-Session Series (June 24 - July 26) Whats Included: Industry Guest Speakers Professional Training Lectures Q&As Panel Discussions

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Additional Information
Application Fee non-refundable Electives each
Enrollment is limited and space is reserved only upon full tuition payment. Tuition deadline for Five-Week Program is May 28. Tuition deadline for Two-Week Intensives is 30 days prior to each Intensives start date.

$20 250

Summer Program Assessment Auditions The Academys Summer Programs do not require the applicant to audition prior to acceptance. However, the application information provided by applicants is subject to verification, and admitted Five-Week and Seven-Week Summer Program students are required to conduct an assessment audition on the first day of class to determine proper placement in the program. Summer Program Refund Policy Requests for refunds must be addressed to the Director of Admissions and received no later than seven days prior to the start date of each Summer Program. Requests for refunds made less than seven days prior to the program start date will not be granted. For more details on The Academys Summer Programs, visit aada.edu.

1 Consult with Admissions to avoid taking duplicate courses 2 Upon acceptance and enrollment

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LARRY K. COLLIS Camera Technique

BS, University of Iowa; 45 years professional acting experience; Broad background in film, television and theatre as actor, and as spokesperson in industrials and voice-overs in national and regional commercials

ERIN MOON Movement, Mask

Studied at Red Deer College Theatre Studies & University of Alberta Professional Theatre Training Program; Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher; Movement and Shakespeare instructor for several festivals and companies; Professional actor and prolific narrator of audio books

CHRIS DOLMAN Acting, Directing MFA, Florida State University, Asolo Conservatory of Professional Actor Training; Studied acting with Kathryn Gately, Roger Rees, Neal Kenyon & John Ulmer, directing with Luca Ronconi, Ping Chong & Ruth Maleczech; Member of Lincoln Center Directors Lab; Extensive theatre, TV & radio experience; Founder/ Producing Artistic Director of Edgartown Theatre Company

LIZ ORTIZ-MACKES Career Counseling BFA, Theatre, Fordham University; Studied acting/directing with Joseph Chaiken, B. Rodney Marriott & Debra Monk; Owner of Casting Solutions & I Aint Playin Films; Credited on projects screened at hundreds of US and International film festivals; Author of Ace Your Acting Audition NURIT MONACELLI Movement for the Actor
MFA, Moscow Art Theater School/ART at Harvard University; BA, Brown University; Trained with Scott Zigler, Marcus Stern, Andrei Droznin, Margaret Eginton, Caymichael Patten, The Barrow Group, The Magnet Theater and Anne Bogarts Directors Ensemble at Columbia University; Extensive acting credits include theatre, film & TV

Academy Faculty: NEW YORK

Extended faculty biographies, academic credentials and photographs can be found on The Academys website, aada.edu.

GEORGE HESLIN Guest Director Studied with Uta Hagen at HB Studio; Graduate of Samuel Beckett Centre Trinity College Dublin and Abbey Theatre Dublin Directors Program; Extensive acting and directing career in EU & US; Artistic Director for Origin Theatre Company and 1st Irish Theatre Festival STEPHEN HOLLIS Guest Director BA, French Literature, University of Grenoble, France; Trained with Royal Shakespeare Company; Former Artistic Director at Watford Palace Theatre, UK & New Arts Theater, Dallas; Directed for numerous US companies, including three world premiers in Londons West End WILLIAM KOCH Guest Director
MDiv, Practical Theology (Theology & the Arts), Union Theological Seminary; BA, Theatre & German, St. Olaf College, MN; Studied acting with Uta Hagen & Ralph Haugen; voice with Jim Cummings; ballet with Igor Youskevitch, Yeichi Nimura & Don Farnsworth

CONSTANTINE SCOPAS Director of Instruction

Studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pasadena Playhouse School of Theatre; Studied with Peter Gordon, John Rust, Frank Bolger, Max Fischer, Harry Mastrogeorge, Francis Letton, Hugh Whitfield, Dennis Moore and Thelma Carter

DEREK AHONEN Guest Director

AOS, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Founder, Resident Playwright and Associate Artistic Director of Amoralists Theatre Company; Author & original director of nine full-length plays, regularly on New York theatre Top Ten lists; Profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker and other publications

BURKE PEARSON Acting, Directing

BA, Portland State University; Studied acting with Katharine Sergava, Uta Hagen, Marshall Mason, Rob Thirkield, William Esper, James Tuttle & Michael Moriarty; directing with Marshall Mason; voice with Clyde Vinson, Robert Neff Williams; Long-time member of Circle Repertory Co.; Award-winning actor, credits include theatre, film & TV

JACKIE BARTONE Assistant Director of Instruction

Acting BA, Art & Theatre, Syracuse University; Education studies, Hunter College; Psychology studies, NYU; Studied acting with Sanford Meisner & Lee Strasberg; directing with Wynn Handman & Gene Frankel, Shakespeare & speech with Robert Neff Williams; dance with Martha Graham, among others; Career spans decades with hundreds of acting & directing credits

SHEILA BANDYOPADHYAY Movement, Mask

MA, NYU; BA, Theater Arts, Brandeis University; Physical theater studies, DellArte International; AmSAT Certified Teacher, Alexander Technique; Advanced study in Movement for the Actor with Merry Conway & Susan Dibble; Teaching credits include The Linklater Center, Shakespeare & Company, NYU-Gallatin & Alexander Technique, NYCs Teacher Certification Program

JIM DEMONIC Head of Voice & Speech Department,

Academic CoordinatorVoice & Speech AOS, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Studied with Bob Kelly, B.H. Barry, Michael Howard, Dr. David Fairchild, Barbara McClosky, Peter Brook, Cicely Berry, Patsy Rodenburg and Andrew Wade

ZENON KRUSZELNICKI Guest DirectorActing,

Movement MFA, Directing, The New School for Drama; MFA, Acting, National Academy of Drama, Poland; Worked with Rena Mirecka and Zygmunt Molik from Grotowskis Laboratory Theater on improv, physical motion & vocal production; Fluent in Polish, English, Russian, German & Italian

TODD PETERS Academic Assessment Coordinator Acting, Directing, Shakespeare, Theatre History MFA, Professional Directing Program, Southern Methodist University; MA, Indiana University, Theatre History & Dramatic Theory with Oscar G. Brockett; Advanced Scene Study with Mark Zeller & Dana Zeller-Alexis; Former Artistic Director at 78th Street Theatre Lab; Directed dozens of plays; Worked for critic Judith Crist and AFI SUSAN PILAR Acting, Directing, Audition Technique
MFA, American Conservatory Theatre; BFA, University of Southern California; Fellowship at The Shakespeare Theatre The Folger; Performance credits include Lincoln Center Broadway, Manhattan Theatre Club, The Public NY SF, The Guthrie & Ensemble Studio Theatre; Co-founder of FUSE and Reel-Intentions; Core faculty at T. Schreiber Studio

JOHN BAYLIS Vocal Production Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto HEATHER BENTON Head of Movement Department Acting, Movement MFA, Moscow Art Theater School/ART at Harvard University; BA, English & Theatre, University of Minnesota; Studied acting with Robert Woodruff, Scott Zigler, Marcus Stern, Janos Szasz, Yuri Yeremin & Roman Kozak; movement with Andrei Droznin, Meg Egington, Andrey Schupkin, Robert Walsh & SITI Co.; voice with Nancy Houfek, Jeff Morrison & Paul Backer

JONATHAN BOLT Director of New York Academy

CompanyActing, Directing Studied with Sanford Meisner; Appeared in TV series, films, and played leading roles in 100+ theatre productionsdirecting 30+; Author of two full-length musicals & six plays; Recipient of playwriting grants from New York Creative Artist Program, Berilla Kerr Foundation & The Drama League

DEBORAH PICONE Librarian, English Composition Tutor MFA, Adelphi University; MLS, Long Island University/C.W. Post; Certificate of Archival Management; New York State Public Librarians Professional Certificate; BA, Lehigh University

LISA MILINAZZO Guest Director BFA & MA, Tisch School of Arts, New York University; Studied with Michael Kahn & Nikos Psacharopoulos; Film credits include The Query featured at Cannes Film Festival; Theatre credits include two LA Weekly Award nominations, premieres for Eve Ensler, Alexandra Gersten and George F. Walker at Rattlestick, Capital Repertory & Edinburgh Fringe w/Alec Baldwin, Marin Ireland, Michael Emerson & Richard Easton

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Andrew Polk Guest DirectorAudition Technique BA, Tufts University (Fulbright Scholar); Studied acting at Londons Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Wynn Handman Acting Studio; Member of Circle Repertory Company; 22+ years as professional actor; Nominated for 2007 Drama Desk Award; Former faculty at ACT, Rice & Emory Universities; Founder of The Cape Cod Theatre Project JANIS POWELL Acting, Directing, Drama Education
BFA, Theatre, University of Texas; Trained at Hollins University; Studied acting with William Esper, Herbert Berghof, Gene Frankel & Circle in the Square; Directed and coached hundreds of actors, directors, writers and producers in theatre, film & TV; Founder and Artistic Director of Spiral, Inc. and Janis Powell Studio

LESTER THOMAS SHANE Voice & Speech

Studied at Carnegie Mellon University; Trained in speech with Edith Skinner; voice with Robert Parks & Fran Bennett; directing with Lawrence Carra; acting with Jewel Walker & Mordecai Lawner; Workshops with John Barton, Patsy Rodenburg, Cicely Berry, among others; Directed 50+ productions in EU & US

JENNIFER SMOLOS Vocal Production, Musical Theatre Performance PhD candidate in Vocal Pedagogy, MM & BM, Vocal Performance, NYU-Steinhardt; Studied voice with Dianna Heldman, Michael Ricciardone & Edith Rice; acting with Arthur Storch, William Wesbrooks, Diane Ciesla & The Actors Studio; Voted one of Backstage Magazines Best Vocal Coaches, NYC (2009) JACQUELINE SOLOTAR Acting Master classes with Harold Clurman, Uta Hagen, Peter Brook, Charles Nelson Reilly, Galina Volchek, Oleg Tabakov, Bobby Lewis, Paul Mann, Sanford Meisner & Stella Adler; Worked with George Balanchine, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, among others; Accomplished actor, director & choreographer in regional and national companies and film ROBERT TUNSTALL Movement
AOS, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy; Studied Acting with Larry Singer, Randolf Pearson & Dana Carvey; dance with Mark Espisito, Cacey Colgan, Phil Black & Paula Abdul; voice with Meg Bussert & Camille Wierdon; Extensive experience includes world tours with A Chorus Line (Bobby), 42nd Street & The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow)

DAN RENKIN Stage Combat

BA, Drama/Film, University of California, Irvine; Trained at Grotowski Workshop & Circle in the Square; Studied with Robert Cohen, Moni Yakim, Jonah Emsig, Terese Hayden, Jacqueline Brookes, among others; and combat with B.H. Barry; Extensive experience includes stunt coordinator for TV series and fight coach at Metropolitan Opera

Academy Faculty: LOS Angeles

Extended faculty biographies, academic credentials and photographs can be found on The Academys website, aada.edu.

BARBARA RUBIN Directing, Shakespeare, Voice & Speech

BA, Dramatic Art (cum laude), University of The Witwatersrand, South Africa; Associate Teaching Diploma, Speech & Drama, Trinity College, UK; Studied with Uta Hagen, Carol Rosenberg, Patsy Rodenberg, Kristen Linklater & David Harryman; Seasoned international stage director; Dialect coach for theater & film; Member of Lincoln Center Directors Lab

PAMELA SCOTT / COULISH Guest DirectorActing BS, Eastern Michigan University; AOS, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Studied with Sandra Seacat; Playwright, actor, teacher and working director for 15+ years, including 50+ plays; Producing Artistic Director for Aching Dogs Theatre; Member of the Actors Studio Playwriting Directors Process Unit

THERESA HAYES Director of Instruction BA, Theatre Arts (cum laude), UCLA; Studied with Darryl Hickman and Lenore DeKoven; with Ben Kingsley at Royal Shakespeare Company Workshop; and Robert Carnegie at Playhouse West. Studied dance with Michael Bennett, Joe Tremaine and Lester Wilson. DIANE CAMBIO Administrative Assistant to
Director of Instruction BFA in Theatre, University of the Arts, Philadelphia

MARY WORKMAN Guest DirectorActing,

Improvisation, Voice & Speech MFA, Drama, University of California (Full Fellowship Award); BA, Pomona College;Advanced training at Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts; Studied with Robert Cohen, Jerzy Grotowski, Carla Meyer, Dudley Knight, Edward Villella, Stephen Porter & Keith Fowler, among others; Award-winning international actor, educator & director

JULES AARON Guest DirectorDramaturgy, Theatre History PhD, New York University; Directed the Philadelphia Theatre Company and 250+ plays; Recipient of Ovation, LA Weekly, LA Drama Critics, Bay Area Theatre Awards & 23 Drama-Logue Awards DARIN ANTHONY Guest DirectorActing BFA, DePaul University; Member of A Noise Within Theatre Company, Actors Gang; Freelance director at multiple theatres, and feature film and web series director CAROLINA BARCOS Scene Study, Acting, One-Person Shows BA, Skidmore College; MFA, UCLA School of Theatre, Film & Television; Co-founder of Big Dog Little Dog Productions; Performed in 40+ plays in LA & NYC, produced and directed 60+ one-person shows and 14 plays CHERYL BAXTER Movement 30+ years experience in theatre, film & television; Studied at University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University; Assistant Choreographer to Gene Kelly and Kenny Ortega; Studied acting with Beverly Sanders

JUDITH BOHANNON First Year Coordinator, DirectorActing MA, Northwestern University; BA, Georgetown College; Studied acting with Uta Hagen, Michael Shurtleff, John Lehne, A.J. Antoon and Jose Ferrer BETTY KARLEN Director of Academy CompanyActing
Studied at University of California, Los Angeles and City College of New York; Professional training with Herbert Berghoff, Lee Strasberg, Curt Conway and Eric Morris

SALLY LAPORTE Librarian, Academic Assessment Coordinator MLS, UCLA; BS, Theatre, Northwestern University

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BRENDA B. BECK Events CoordinatorVoice & Speech,

Dialects, Director MFA, Acting, University of Southern California; BA (with honors), University of Nevada; Coached 100+ theatrical productions; Studied with Tad Danielewski and others; Studied voice & speech with Patsy Rodenburg, Catherine Fitzmaurice, Kristen Linklater & Rocco Dal Vera

DIANA DEMAYO-BROWN Acting, Director

BFA, University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Studied acting with Eric Morris; dance with Ernestine Stodelle; Performed, directed and produced theater for 25+ years; Founding member of Mojo Ensemble

ANNA FERRARO Piano & Organ Accompaniment,

Musical Theater, Vocal Production BM, California State University; Studied piano with Leigh James Unger; voice with John Peck & William Hanrahan; Self-produced CDs and concerts featuring her and other artists original music; Organist and Music Director for local churches and temples

LAUREN MARIE BERTONI Sitcom Acting

BS, Education & Communication, Monmouth University; Certified Studio Teacher in California; Specialized in coaching child and young adult actors; Studied with Penny Templeton, Hank Shobe and Jane Seaman; Experienced in script supervising and standup comedy

PERRY HART Head of Vocal ProductionVocal Production, Musical Theatre, Rehearsal & Performance, Acting, Director Music Major, Voice, UCLAMens Glee Club; 20 years experience teaching at The Academy; Vocal coach/arranger for Holland America with directors John Charron, Patti Colombo and Tommy Tune; Recipient of LA Drama Critics Circle Award, a Drama-Logue Award and NAACPs nomination for Best Musical Direction KAREN HENSEL Acting Styles, Director
AA, Mime & Moliere, The American University in Paris; Diploma, American Conservatory Theatre; Acting Internship, Old Globe Shakespeare Theatre; Award-winning actor, director and writer; Actor at South Coast Repertory Theatre for 28 years and Head of Adult Theatre School

MARK KNOWLES Movement & Dance for the Actor,

Period Dance, Musical Theatre, Director MA, Visual & Performing Arts, Antioch University; BA, Theatre/ Dance, Wesleyan University; Dance training with Roland Dupree, Michael Peters, Jaime Rogers & Louis DaPron; Directed and/ or choreographed 300+ productions worldwide; Author of four books and recipient of American Library Associations 2004 Choice Award

AMIR KORANGY Guest DirectorActing

MA (merit), Middlesex University; BA, George Washington University; Seasoned educator, director & actor; Directed 50+ plays from classic to modern; As Director of Acting at Mountview Academy London, received the Michael Elliot Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Drama Training; worked for BBC, HBO, Warner Brothers, including lead in BAFTA-nominated Breath of Life; Visiting Professor in US & UK

YAZMINE FLEMING-PETERSON Vocal Production

MM, Piano, Kent State University; BFA, Keyboard, California Institute of the Arts; Certified Teacher, Music Teachers Association of CA; Earned accolades from LA Journal and Marin County Register; Current Musical Director for the jazz-opera Embers

MARY BLEIER Acting, Director

BA, Antioch University; AA, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Studied acting with Betty Karlen, Maria Gobetti and Craig Ng; Studied mind/body connection at Institute of PsychoStructural Balancing

CHRISTINA JOY HOWARD Physical Acting

BA, Theatre, UCLA; Viewpoints training, Steppenwolf West; Seasoned actor, accomplished choreographer and director; Cast in dozens of plays from modern day to Shakespeare; President of LOFT ensemble

TIM LANDFIELD Internship Coordinator,

ACYA CoordinatorActing, Advanced Shakespeare, Theatre History, Director BA (with honors), Hampshire College; Studied at The Neighborhood Playhouse; Studied with Larry Moss; Member, The Shakespeare Workshop, New York; Professional actor, director and veteran of seven Broadway shows with numerous regional theatre appearances; Guest starred in 30+ TV shows and several feature films

JOE J. GARCIA Guest DirectorActing DAVID DEAN BOTRELL Guest DirectorActing Studied Meisner Technique with William Esper; Experienced performer and playwright; TV guest star roles include Boston Legal, Criminal Minds and True Blood; Screenwriter for 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, MTV Films, Paramount Pictures and Disney LINDA BRENNAN Voice & Speech Department Chair, Student AdvisorVoice & Speech, Dialects, Director PhD, Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute; MFA, Acting, Brandeis University; MA, Psychology, Antioch University; BA, Theatre, California State University; AA, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Alba Emoting certified; Studied with Rocco Dal Vera, Catherine Fitzmaurice, Kristin Linklater and others; Extensive coaching credits BRIAN DANNER Director of Stage CombatActing,
Movement, Stage Combat BFA, University of Texas at Austin; Expert in all edged weapons; Owner and Head Fight Choreographer of Sword Fights, Inc.; Fight choreography awards include 2011 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award and 2010 Garland Award for Excellence AA, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; 30+ years acting experience for film, television & theatres across the US; Recipient of multiple Drama-Logue, Backstage West & Ovation Awards

RACHEL GOLDBERG Acting for the Camera MFA, Theater, Video & Film Direction, California Institute of the Arts; BA, Theater & Psychology (magna cum laude), Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pennsylvania; Seasoned director and actor for film, television & theatre; Recipient of multiple film festival awards MICHELE MARTIN GOSSETT Acting, Director
Studied with Uta Hagen (HB Studio), Warren Robertson, Wynn Handman and Eric Morris; Founding member of four theatre companies including Mojo Ensemble, where she was Artistic & Co-Managing Director

VALORIE HUBBARD Acting Professionally, Audition BFA, Goodman School of Drama, DePaul University; Worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in many regional US theatres; Former member of Lab Theatres Company in Poland; TV guest star roles include Glee, True Blood, Lopez Tonight and Kickin It, and multiple feature films SUZANNE HUNT Michael Chekhov Acting Technique, Audition Techniques, Acting Professionally, Theatre History MFA, Acting/Directing, MFA, Theater Arts, California State University; BA in Theater/Acting, UCLA; Certified teacher, Michael Chekhov Acting Technique; Studied at The Actors Studio, Meisner Technique with Robert X. Modica; comedy with Harvey & Michael Lembeck; Trained in Viewpoints, Suzuki Method and Fitzmaurice LAURA JAMES Guest DirectorActing
AOS, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Studied at Theatre Wing, Georges Bigot, Le Theatre du Soleil and Shakespeare & Co.; 35+ years experience as actor, teacher and director; Extensive work on TV in soaps, series and stage; Directs and teaches at Theatre West and SAG Conservatory

BEN MARTIN Acting, Director MFA, Stage Directing, Carnegie Mellon University; BA, CUNY, Queens College; Studied with Lewis Palter, Charles Werner Moore & Edith Skinner; Member of Open Fist Theater Company; Credited with 200+ stage productions, 150 recorded books and several film and TV movies; Served as Dialogue Coach for Warner Brothers SANDY MARTIN Guest DirectorActing, Scene Study AOS, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Scene study with Uta Hagen; Former President of Edward J. Olmos Productions/ ABC; Acting career spans 40 years; Co-founded Hothouse Stage Co.; Recurring roles on Big Love and Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia and numerous TV and films including Napoleon Dynamite SANDRA MASSIE Voice & Speech, Dialects, Theatre History, Acting MA, Theatre & MFA, Acting/Directing, California State University; MA, Antioch University; Drama Therapy, British American Drama Academy; London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art; Studied with Uta Hagen & Tim Phillips; Teacher training in Michael Chekhov Technique; Studied Fitzmaurice, Linklater & Rodenburg voice techniques

ROB HAHN Voice & Speech, Dialects,

Accent Reduction, Improvisation MFA, California State University; BFA, Acting, Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Webster University; Coached and provided dialect coaching for hundreds of actors for film and television and 50+ theatrical productions in 25+ dialects; Writes and performs comedy

DEBRA DE LISO Acting, Movement, Solo Performance, Director MFA, Acting, UCLA (Fellowship & Best Actress Award); MA, BA, Theatre, California State University (Best Actress Award); Royal National Theatre, London; Theatre artist for 30+ years; Member of Classical Theatre Lab & Artistic Director of SAIPRO; Hatha Yoga instructor

BRENT JENNINGS Guest DirectorActing, Director BS, Dramatic Arts & Mass Communications, Emerson College; Graduate, Teacher Development Program, The Actors Center, NY; Actor in 24+ films and guest star in 65+ TV movies and series; Recipient of Emersons Alumni Associations Achievement Award, two Drama-Logue Awards and New England Theatre Award for Outstanding Direction

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MICHAEL MATTHYS Physical Theatre, Period Styles

MFA, University of Minnesota; BA, Buffalo State College; Studied acting with Howard Fine, Playhouse West & Steppenwolf West; Studied voice at Shakespeare & Company and with Adele Cabot; Studied Viewpoints with SITI, Anne Bogart & Alexandra Billings; Professional actor for 20+ years; An artistic coordinator of Classical Theatre Lab

SCOTT RAMP Make-up, Acting, Director

BA, University of Oregon; AA, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts; Studied make-up with Dick Smith; Acted in stage productions from Shakespeare to musical theatre, and as actor and make-up artist for dozens of commercials and films; Designed and ran large-scale productions at Universal Studios and 20+ years at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Administration
Susan Zech President BA, Communication Management, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio William Farmer Managing Director, Los Angeles Campus BA (magna cum laude) in Speech and Theater, Political Science, Georgetown College, MA, English, Speech and Theater, Bradley University Lance Sticksel Director of Marketing BA (cum laude) in Film and Television Production, New York University Steven Hong Director of Admissions, BS, Business Administration, University of California, Riverside John Polsky Chief Financial Officer BS, Accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Professional Certificates in Software Development and Financial Planning, New York University; CPA, New York State registered CPA Elizabeth Lawson Director, External Relations, Accreditation Liaison Officer MPA, Public Affairs and Administration, Baruch College, CUNY; Beta Gamma Sigma; Pi Alpha Alpha; BA, Political Science and History, University of North Carolina; Marketing, New York University Chip Killingsworth Director of Student Recruitment MA, Educational Counseling and Guidance & BA, Management and Organizational Communications, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

JAMIE NICHOLS Movement & Dance for the Actor, Period Dance Producer of numerous professional dance companies; Studied with Jaime Rogers, Eugene Loring, Stefan Wenta, Sally Whalen, Elle Johnson and others; Recipient of six Lester Horton Dance Awards for Outstanding Achievement and Dance Resource Centers Furthering the Visibility of Dance Award IAN OGILVY Guest Director
Graduate, Eaton College & Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; Studied Audition Technique with Denys Blakelock; Appeared in 75+ TV lead roles both sides of the Atlantic, and on stage in Londons West End; Recipient of TV Times Award, three Los Angeles Drama-Logue Awards, Los Angeles Times Critics Circle Award and Ovation Award nomination

CARL REGGIARDO Guest DirectorVoice & Speech, Theatre History, Audition, One-Person Show, Styles I & II BA, Theatre, San Francisco State University; Certificate, American Conservatory Theatre (Awarded Scholarship); Recipient of three BackStage West directing awards and seven BackStage acting awards; Background includes acting & directing at Orange County Shakespeare Festival, plus film & TV guest star roles SCOTT REINIGER Director, Acting for the Camera
BA, Theatre, Rollins College; Advanced training at Circle Repertory, American Conservatory Theatre, The Actors Studio & American Stanislavski Theatre/Sonia Moore; Studied film & TV at UCLA & AFI; playwriting/screenwriting at Trubys Writers Studio; Guided development of 50 stage works and 20 productions; Director credits include 200 TV episodes

FELIX PIRE Solo Performance, Improvisation,

Acting in Film, Television Puppetry BFA, Southern Methodist University; Comedy training at Groundlings Improvisation Comedy Theatre & The Comedy Store; Television puppetry training at Jim Henson Company; Recipient of numerous awards including New York Outer Circle Critics Award for Outstanding Solo Performance & National Latino Playwriting Award

ANNETTE ROMANO Guest DirectorActing BA, Drama, University of Washington; BFA training, University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Studied directing with Jon Jory, Leslie Swackhamer & Robin Lynn Smith; acting with Eric Morris & Peter Flood; Shakespeare with Tony Pasqualini & Lou Hetler; Suzuki with Robyn Hunt & Peter Kyle; auditioning with Michael Shurtleff; Founding member of Book-it Theatre Company

Board of Trustees
Michael Gardner Chairman Sam Gores Vice-Chairman Jolyon F. Stern Vice-Chairman Susan Zech President E. Robert Goodkind Secretary Dana K. Pancrazi Treasurer Robert E. Wankel Chairman Emeritus Peter C. Allan Sailesh C. Barchha Roger S. Berlind* Gianluca Cicogna George Cuttingham* Claudia Faris Alan A. Fischer James W. Fuller Felix Grossman Jane Heffner Brian Henson Frank Langella* Robert Redford* Sam Robards Donald Rosenfeld
*Honorary Trustees

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STAFF
NEW YORK
ADMISSIONS Barry Zucker, Assistant Director of Admissions Jon-Michael Hernandez, Auditions & Events Coordinator Dana Prieto, Admissions Counselor Costumes Steven Daniel, Supervisor Niiamar Felder, Assistant Development / Alumni Relations Kathleen Germann, Development and Alumni Coordinator Finance Linda Viala, Controller Peggy Sylla, Assistant Shenera Peerbacchus, Payroll and Accounts Receivable Manager Financial Aid Roberto Lopez, Director Student Housing Nicholas Severson, Director Operations Peter Tufel, Director of Operations Oliver Sullivan, Maintenance Supervisor Dr. James Perch, Operations Manager Jonathan Arias, Maintenance Assistant Production / Technical David Zipperer, Production Director Chris Jones Howard, Technical Director / Resident Set Designer Registrar Gary Glaser SECURITY Janeica Dudley Marlene McIntosh

Satisfactory Academic Progress

LOS ANGELES
Assistant to Managing Director / HR Coordinator Hope Parker Admissions Jacqueline Canales, Admissions Counselor Linda Nguyen, Admissions Counselor Alex Negron, Admissions Data Manager Alumni Affairs Casey Vandeventer Costumes Randon Pool, Manager Finance Yohanna Rezkallah, Senior Accountant Estelle Chau, Assistant Accountant Financial Aid Kyle Roumillat, Associate Director Facilities / Maintenance Gary Rice, Facilities Manager Production / Technical Chris Hulen, Manager Alex Ojeda, Assistant Kateri Garrido, Props Manager Registrar Irma Roa
Effective July 1, 2011 Federal regulations require schools to monitor student academic progress for financial aid purposes. Section 132 of the Educational Amendments of 1976 states that a student shall be entitled to receive Federal Student Assistance Benefits only if that student is maintaining satisfactory progress in the course of study he is pursuing according to the standards of the institution. Federal regulations require students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in three areas. Students must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 at the end of each semester. Students must have a minimum 67% pass rate (PACE), including grades of withdrawal (W), incomplete (I), and course failure (F) at the end of each semester. Finally, students must not exceed the 150% maximum time frame of their published program for financial aid eligibility. It is the students responsibility to stay informed of The Academys Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards and to monitor his/her own progress. Grade Point Average (GPA) Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible to receive assistance. If a students GPA falls below the required minimum, a one semester warning period will be granted to allow the student the opportunity to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Students who achieve the minimum standards by the end of the warning period may have their financial aid reinstated. If the student fails to bring the GPA up to the minimum standards by the end of the semester, financial aid may be suspended. The calculation of GPA includes all semesters from the beginning date of student enrollment at The Academy. This applies whether or not the student received financial aid. Pass Rate (PACE) Students must show sufficient progress toward completion of their program in a timely manner to continue financial aid eligibility. Financial Aid recipients must pass a minimum of 67% of the credit hours attempted on their academic transcript. For example, a student who has attempted 33 credit hours over the course of his/her enrollment must pass at least 22 hours to be considered making satisfactory academic progress (33 x 67% = 22.11). A student who fails to meet the minimum pass rate at the end of a semester will be granted a one semester warning period to allow the student the opportunity to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Students who achieve the minimum standards by the end of the warning period may have their financial aid reinstated. If the student fails to achieve a 67% pass rate by the end of the semester, their financial aid may be suspended. Only grades of A, B, C, D, or P will be considered passed. Course withdrawals (W), incompletes (I), and course failures (F) will be counted as hours attempted but not completed. The calculation of PACE includes all semesters from the beginning date of student enrollment at The Academy. Repeated courses and credits transferred from another institution will be counted in the total attempted hours. This applies whether or not the student received financial aid. Maximum Time Frame Financial Aid recipients will have a maximum time frame in which they are to complete their program requirements. Federal regulations state that the maximum time cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the educational program. This time frame is measured in credit hours. Example: The Academys Full-Time Conservatory Program Requirements = 69 credit hours; 69 x 150% = 103.5. The student may be eligible to receive financial aid until he/she has attempted 103.5 credit hours. If a degree has not been earned in this time frame, financial aid may be suspended resulting in the student completing the degree at his/her own expense. Course withdrawals, incompletes, course failures, repeated courses and credits transferred from another institution will be counted in the attempted hours regardless of whether the student received financial aid. Financial Aid Warning A student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress due to the GPA and/or PACE requirements may be placed on Financial Aid Warning for one semester. During the warning period, the student may be eligible to receive financial aid. Academic progress for financial aid purposes will be re-evaluated at the end of each semester. Students who achieve the minimum requirements may have their financial aid reinstated. Students who fail to attain the minimum SAP requirements by the end of the semester may become ineligible for aid. Once Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes has been achieved, financial aid eligibility may be reinstated. Transfer Students: Students who transfer to The Academy from another institution will be considered as making satisfactory academic progress at the time of enrollment. However, all credits transferred from another school will be counted as attempted hours and will be applied toward the maximum time frame. Appeal Procedure All applicants and financial aid recipients should be aware of their right to appeal their case if they feel that aid has been unjustly refused or suspended or that special circumstances warrant further consideration of their case. A student who has become ineligible for financial aid due to unsatisfactory academic progress has the opportunity to appeal if mitigating circumstances exist. Examples of mitigating circumstances may include, but are not limited to, an extended illness or accident of the student; an extended illness or death of an immediate family member; and undue hardship or extensive personal problems that were beyond the students control. The procedure for submitting an appeal is as follows: 1. The student must complete the Satisfactory Academic Appeal Request. The student must explain, in detail, why he/she is requesting the appeal (i.e. What circumstances occurred to prevent the successful completion of previous semesters at The Academy.) This request must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid and must be accompanied by supporting documentation. An incomplete application WILL NOT be considered. 2. The student will be notified by mail of the decision regarding the approval or denial of the appeal. 3. The student is responsible for all semester tuition expenses while the Satisfactory Academic Appeal Request is being reviewed. If you do not understand any of the above policies and/or procedures, it is your responsibility to ask for clarification from the Financial Aid Director.

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The Academy encourages applicants to apply online at aada.edu. Once you apply, you will have a personal application account customized just for you. When you log in, youll find useful tools and information designed to ensure that your entire admissions process runs smoothly and efficiently. Your account page is also where you will schedule your audition once an official transcript has been received. In addition to our online application, there is a mail-in (paper) application available in the back pocket of this catalog or for download at The Academys website.

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Enrollment Checklist
The Following items are needed to complete your application:
Completed application $50 application fee 1 letter of dramatic reference 1 letter of personal reference High school transcript College transcript(s) (if applicable) Audition (can be scheduled after submission of official transcript) If not completing the application online, mail your application and application fee to the Admissions Department at the campus you wish to attend. NEW YORK CAMPUS The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Admissions Department 120 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 LOS ANGELES CAMPUS The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Admissions Department 1336 N. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028

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ACTING FOR STAGE, FILM & TELEVISION DENNIS HAYSBERT LINWOOD BOOMER KIM BROCKINGTON NICK CASSAVETES DOUGLAS

Audition Checklist
Schedule and confirm audition after you submit your official transcript Prepare 2 memorized monologues from published plays that do not exceed a total of 5 minutes (be certain to read the entire play) 1 monologue must be from a comedy 1 monologue must be from a drama Bring 2 passport-size photographs to your audition (2 x 2)

CARTER BEANE JENNIFER GRANHOLM ANNABELLE SCIORRA WILLIAM FICHTNER DEBORRAThe American Academy of Dramatic Arts is an equal opportunity institution. Decisions made by The Academy concerning admission, enrollment status, financial aid, employment and every aspect of the individuals relationship with The Academy are based on talent and qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin, disability and/or other categories. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is an accredited institution of Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Academy is a non-profit educational institution incorporated by the States of New York. The Academy is in compliance with the requirements of New York Education Laws with regards to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. An advisory committee on campus security appointed by the president Sexual assault prevention Campus crime prevention Violent felony investigation Bias-related (hate) crime prevention

OUR MISSION STATEMENT LEE FURNESS BRUCE GREENWOOD JENNIFER COOLIDGE ILLEANA DOUGLAS EILIAS KOTEAS
Our training program is unique, based upon the long Founded in 1884, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts of The Academy and embracing modern is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking ENRICO COLANTONI JOHANNA DAY JAMES LUISItradition JOANNA GOING TIMOTHY D. methods STICKNEY that promote discipline and self-discovery, along with world. Since then, its purpose has remained constant: to the development of technique. Our faculty consists of provide students with the tools needed to make acting FRENCH STEWART CURRIE GRAHAM DAVID EIGENBERG JONATHAN DOKUCHITZ working professionals and master teachers. They lead KEITH their profession. students to deeply felt, psychologically true and physically realized performances. To support this process, students We select our students from varied backgrounds and from RANDOLPH SMITH MAX CASSELLA LONNIE QUINN GIL BELLOWS MISTY COTTON MISSY receive constant feedback from faculty who consult all around the globe. Diversity, which gives our students collaboratively on their progress. exposure to many cultures, enriches the depth of the

Detailed copies of The Academys policy and procedures, with respect to the above, may be obtained from the Office of the President in New York. This catalog represents the most accurate information for The American Academy of Dramatic Arts available at the time of its printing. The nature of some of the material makes it subject to change. Please consult our website, aada.edu, for the latest information. Inquiries may be directed to the Admissions Office. 2013 / 2014 The American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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The goal of The Academy is to prepare students for our program, yields a pool of students who nourish each acting careers intheatre, television and film. Our purpose growth. KIRKLAND others FRANK MORGAN ADAM SCOTT CLAIRE TREVOR TROY GARITY ERIC SZMANDA is to provide a practical, post-secondary education that emphasizes the skills needed by an actor in todays ZULEIKHA ROBINSON DAVID SNELGROVE KATHERINE MOENNING DAVID HUDDLESTON competitive environment.

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