The American Academy of Dramatic Arts

America's First and Foremost Acting Conservatory www.aada.edu

120 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a world-renowned acting conservatory in New York City, dedicated to preparing actors for meaningful and lasting careers since 1884. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, The Academy provides intensive training, a supportive creative community, and connections that have launched generations of celebrated performers.

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06/13/2026

Calling all high school and community college drama educators!

Join us for a complimentary day of professional development at the Academy's Drama Educator Workshop.

Participate in engaging acting workshops led by Academy instructors, connect with fellow educators, and leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and new approaches to being back to your classroom

🗓️ Sunday, July 12
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Space is limited! Visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot.

06/08/2026

Celebrating LGBTQ+ artists, storytellers, and creatives who have shaped the past and continue to redefine contemporary culture through film, television, theatre, and music. 🌈🎭🎬✨

This Pride Month, we’re honoring groundbreaking voices, landmark works, and today’s innovators whose contributions have expanded representation, inspired change, and enriched the arts around the world.

What would you add to the list?

06/07/2026

Congratulations to AADA alumni Billie Aken-Tyers (Class of 2013) and Brian Moreland (Class of 2002), whose productions have been recognized with 2026 Tony Award nominations.

✨ Billie Aken-Tyers (Class of 2013) — Associate Director, Titaníque
Nominated for 4 Tony Awards, including:
• Best Musical
• Best Book of a Musical
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Marla Mindelle)
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Layton Williams)

✨ Brian Moreland (Class of 2002) — Producer, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including:
• Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Ruben Santiago-Hudson)
• Best Costume Design of a Play (Paul Tazewell)
• Best Lighting Design of a Play (Stacey Derosier)
• Best Sound Design of a Play (Justin Ellington)
• Best Original Score (Nona Hendryx)

We are proud to celebrate Billie and Brian on this incredible recognition and wish them the very best on Tony Awards night. ✨🎭

05/29/2026

🎭 Ready to experience professional actor training for yourself?

Join us for Open House and discover what makes The American Academy of Dramatic Arts The College for Actors.

Participate in live acting workshops led by working industry professionals, explore our historic New York City campus, tour our studios and performance spaces, and connect with current students, alumni, faculty, and admissions representatives.

✨ Featured Workshops

🎬 On-Camera Acting with David Dean Bottrell (Modern Family, Mad Men, FBI: Most Wanted)

🎭 Truthful Expression in Acting with Susan Pilar (Law & Order, One Life to Live, Broadway)

🎵 Acting for Musical Theatre — Beyond the Notes with Joe Barros (Gigi, Cagney, Aida)

Whether your goal is film, television, theatre, or musical theatre, Open House is your chance to experience the training, community, and creative environment that have prepared professional actors for over 140 years.

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026

📍 New York City

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

Families and guests are welcome to attend.

05/28/2026

Celebrating AAPI artists, storytellers, and creatives shaping contemporary culture through film, television, theatre, and music. 🎭🎬✨

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting just a few of the many voices, performances, films, television series, plays, and musicals continuing to inspire the global arts community.

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05/20/2026

Backstage before graduation 🎓✨

More moments with the Class of 2026 — sharing memories, answering quick questions, and soaking in the excitement before the big day 🔥

Part 3 of our graduation interviews series

 

05/18/2026

Backstage before graduation 🎓✨

We continue our conversations with the Class of 2026 — more quick questions, favorite memories, and fun moments before the big day🔥

Part 2 of our graduation interviews series

 

05/13/2026

Backstage before graduation 🎓✨

We caught up with the Class of 2026 for some quick questions, favorite memories, and a few fun moments before the big day🔥

Part 1 of our graduation interviews series

05/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

At the legendary Majestic Theatre on Broadway, we celebrated the talent, dedication, and growth of our graduating students.

Your passion, artistry, and commitment to the craft have shaped this milestone — and this is only the beginning of everything ahead for the Class of 2026. ✨

05/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the AADA Class of 2026✨ 
Welcome to The Actors Society. 
Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of many more stories to tell. We look forward to seeing the artistry, passion, and individuality each of you will bring to the performing arts as you thrive in the years ahead. 
Here’s to the memories, the growth, and everything still to come. ❤️ 
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