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Learn about Atlantic’s application & audition process so that you can apply today!
Visit our How to Apply page for comprehensive application instructions.
To apply, please submit an application, the $25 non-refundable application fee (waived during the Early Action period through January) and the application materials, listed below. Once we receive your full application, we will send you detailed information about the audition/interview requirements.
General Application Materials:
For the Full-Time Conservatory, Evening Conservatory, Summer Intensive, and Spring Comprehensive, an audition/interview is required. An interview and/or audition may be required for some Part-Time Courses – please check individual listings.
Callback Interviews: Interviews are held either In-Person or via Zoom by appointment only and only after the application has been completed in its entirety. You will be contacted by Admissions to schedule your audition date and time.
The interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and to hear more about where you are in your journey. It is also your opportunity to learn more about Atlantic.
Please be prepared to possibly revisit your monologue through a “working session”. Also, please be prepared to discuss why Atlantic Acting School will help you to achieve your artistic and career goals.
We interview prospective students at specific times during the year. Classes are filled regularly. Please check individual programs for application due dates.
Applications for 2026 will open October 1, 2025.
Learn more about what you’ll gain as a student at Atlantic.
While most of our applicants have a wide variety of training and experience, all students are new to Practical Aesthetics. For this reason, we require everyone to start with Technique & Scene Study I.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Production rehearsals are also held on evenings and weekends. Students receive an official schedule for the semester at orientation.
Time outside of the classroom is yours to balance work, rehearsal, and assignments.
Yes! As part of our life-long commitment to graduates of our programs, we offer an annual alumni showcase for which all alumni, regardless of class year, may audition. Additionally, we embed many opportunities within the curriculum for students to be seen by and work with industry professionals. Classes with industry professionals are built into the professional conservatories.
Yes, please visit our Conservatory page and to read our Course descriptions. Classes include Script Analysis, Performance Technique, Suzuki & Viewpoints, Auditioning, Moment Lab, Voice, Speech, Shakespeare, Movement, The Business of Acting, Film Scene Study, Introduction to New York Theater, and more.
We do! We offer free sample workshops in our Practical Aesthetics acting technique to high schools, colleges, and universities. Just email us at admissions@atlantictheater.org to inquire!
In accordance with Atlantic’s obligations under the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Title IX Rule of May 2020, all training materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers are available here.
Learn more about Atlantic’s financial aid programs and how to apply.
Atlantic Acting School participates in the Federal Student Aid program through the Department of Education. Students are eligible for Federal financial aid through FAFSA for the Certificate Program – 2 years: Acting.
Atlantic Acting School’s institution code is 042903.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions: financialaid@atlantictheater.org
Atlantic Acting School offers a limited number of tuition scholarships for select incoming students. When applying, students will be assessed for scholarship eligibility based on their merit, overall promise, and financial need. Must be 18+ to apply.
Atlantic offers full-tuition awards for our Full-Time, Evening, and Summer Conservatories. A limited number of partial scholarships are also available throughout the application period.
For a full list of scholarships and deadlines, please visit our Scholarships page.
Please Note: Our Work Study program was paused in late March 2019. Stay tuned for updates regarding when Work Study will be resumed.
Fully enrolled students have the opportunity to apply for a work study award of $500. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need and work study eligibility. All work study awards are applied directly to tuition costs and require approximately 30 hours of work.
All programs require a non-refundable deposit to secure your place in class. For classes with tuition fees under $1000, all tuition is due before classes begin. For all other conservatory programs students are offered various payment plan options upon acceptance.
Student rights are civil and constitutional which regulate student freedoms and allow them to make use of their educational investment in Atlantic. Atlantic will not intentionally treat students differently based on race, color or national origin in providing educational resources. In addition, Atlantic will not implement policies or practices for providing educational resources that disproportionately affect students of a particular race, color or national origin, absent a substantial justification. Atlantic does not use erroneous, deceptive, or misleading practices.