Atlantic Acting School

Conservatory Program

COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS NECESSARY FOR STUDENTS TO REALIZE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. THE ATLANTIC OFFERS A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS AND SCHEDULES OF TODAY'S ACTORS.

The 2.5 Year Conservatory Program

The 2.5 Year Conservatory Program provides students with a solid acting technique combined with professional habits and performance experience. This intensive program introduces students to professional-level ensemble work and teaches actors how to build a successful career in the theater profession.

The academic Year runs from September to May. Students will receive approximately 20 hours of instruction per week and are expected to work at least 10 hours each week outside the classroom.

The First Year

The first year provides a solid foundation in Practical Aesthetics. Students gain a full understanding of the process outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor. Through classes in Script Analysis, Performance Technique, Repetition and Improvisation, students learn how to analyze scripts for playable objectives, develop character through action, work truthfully moment-to-moment as well as make acting fun, personal and accessible and to apply fundamental elements of stagecraft to their acting. Equally important classes in Voice, Speech and Movement build strength, flexibility, grace, power and expression.

First Year Classes

-Script Analysis	-Voice	-Improvisation
-Performance Technique	-Speech	-Games
-Repetition	-Movement for Actors (based on Laban/Bartenieff)

The Second Year

The second year focuses on broadening the application of Practical Aesthetics to work on film and television scripts, Chekhov, comedy, Shakespeare and other classical materials and monologues. Actors also learn to expand their range by rehearsing challenging contemporary material that requires accents, physical adjustments and commitment to high-stakes situations and characters. These challenges are supported by the integration of advanced classes in Voice and Speech, and the physical power, awareness and expression that results from classes in Suzuki and Viewpoints.

Students perform in a One-Act play in either the Fall or Spring semester.

Second Year Classes

-Advanced Script Analysis	-Dialects	-Advanced Speech
-Advanced Performance Technique: Styles	-Suzuki	-Advanced Voice
-Film Scene Study	-Shakespeare	-Industry Guest Lectures
-Monologues	-Alexander based Alignment

*The second year is by invitation only.

The Fifth Semester

The fifth semester of the Conservatory Program focuses on performance and on entering the profession. The combination of classes and sophisticated productions challenge actors to further refine their performance skills, while preparing them for the business and bringing all aspects of their work to a professional level. Master Classes with working professionals are provided to challenge the students to deepen their self-discovery and enhance their acting skills. Atlantic is committed to providing opportunities to students and to helping them transition into their professional careers.

Fifth Semester Classes

-Actors in Performance	-On-Camera Audition Techniques (taught by professional casting directors)	-Monologues
-Vocal Coaching		-Production Class
-Preparing for the Business		-Showcase

Tuition: $5,500 per semester | $11k per year
Classes begin in the Fall of each year.

For an application form, please click here.

The Atlantic requires no prerequisite of training or performance but only an interest in the philosophy of the institution and a clear presentation of willingness to work.

WE PREPARE IN ORDER TO IMPROVISE.