As the only acting conservatory offering in-depth training in Practical Aesthetics—the Atlantic Technique, as outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor—we equip aspiring actors with unmatched creative, technical, and professional skills.
The world-renowned conservatory program is a two-year full-time course empowering aspiring acting professionals with technical, creative, personal rigor, and a lifelong community that fuels success beyond our doors.
For those seeking acting classes in New York City that provide a direct pathway to the professional world, our acting conservatory program offers unparalleled training and career preparation in the heart of New York.
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Founded in 1985 by a passionate group of students, Atlantic has grown into both a Tony Award-winning Off-Broadway theater and the renowned Atlantic Acting School, one of the best acting schools in New York City. As the only acting conservatory offering in-depth training in Practical Aesthetics—the Atlantic Technique, as outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor—we equip aspiring actors with unmatched creative, technical, and professional skills. Whether you’re seeking full-time Conservatory training, part-time, or evening acting classes, our programs, including our NYU Tisch studio and kids and teens offerings, deliver immersive, hands-on training that empowers actors to thrive on stage, film, and beyond.
Part-Time classes offer students of all backgrounds the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals and refine their skills in a rigorous and supportive environment.
Specialty classes offer students the opportunity to hone their skills in specific subjects including Audition Prep, Physical Theater Training, Chekhov, Shakespeare, and more.
Fall Classes now enrolling! Our programs for ages 4–18 offer a dynamic experience where young actors can play, create, and build lifelong friendships while developing their craft.
At Atlantic, our aim is singular—to empower simple and honest storytelling that fosters greater understanding of our shared world. We are dedicated to exploring essential truths onstage, be it a show at Atlantic Theater Company or a class at Atlantic Acting School. As a producer, presenter, and educator of theater, we are driven by the belief that theater can challenge and transform our ways of thinking and urge us to reflect on our role in society. From our Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning productions to our community-based education programs, we are committed to uncovering and celebrating the stories of our varied human existence.
Founded as an ensemble of impassioned student artists in 1985, Atlantic Theater Company has grown into a powerhouse off-Broadway company. We challenge, inspire, and awaken audiences with truthful storytelling presented across our two venues, the Linda Gross Theater and the intimate Stage Two black-box. As a producer of compelling new works, we are committed to championing the stories from new and established artists alike, amplifying the voices of emerging playwrights through our deeply collaborative programs and initiatives.
Atlantic Theater Company, a powerhouse off-Broadway company, challenges, inspires, and awakens audiences with truthful storytelling.