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.
Our Summer programs present students with the opportunity to gain a working and rigorous understanding of the Atlantic Technique, Practical Aesthetics, and to immerse themselves in a life-long community of dedicated actors.
Summer alumni have gone on to robust and prolific careers in theater, TV, and film. They include Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids), Charmaine Bingwa (“The Good Fight”), Anna Chlumsky (“Veep”), Zach Woods (“Silicon Valley”), and more!
Spring 2026 Applications will open by October 1, 2025.
Spring 2026 Applications will open by October 1, 2025.
Full tuition is $3,150.
Prices, curriculum, curriculum hours, and faculty are subject to change.
You can find information about scholarship opportunities and the application process by clicking HERE.
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
We offer an F-1 Visa to accepted and enrolled international students in our Certificate Program – 2 Years: Acting only.
For Visa specific questions, please email kmcruer@atlantictheater.org
Running for six weeks, the Spring Comprehensive is a rigorous program that challenges students to embody Atlantic’s Acting Technique, Practical Aesthetics – as outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor. Students will be instructed in a disciplined approach in these courses: Script Analysis, Moment Lab, Performance Technique, and Voice. Each day, students will build their grounding in the truthful storytelling and collaboration that drives Atlantic.
Atlantic is the home of Practical Aesthetics, a technique outlined in the world-renowned A Practical Handbook for the Actor—our foundational source for...
The goal of the first year is to provide students with a set of physical habits that complement those learned in Script...
In Moment Lab, actors explore their potential to “act before they think.” They are readied to dive into the given circumstances of...
The first semester of the acting conservatory program focuses on creating a strong, flexible instrument to support active choices by employing Chuck...
“I enjoyed everything about the Spring Comprehensive program and definitely recommend it! Everyone at Atlantic Acting School was welcoming and wonderful. Getting back to the normality of life and acting has been a great help for my growth as a person and actor. I will tell others about my experience and send them your way any chance I get. Thank you!”
– Gustavo Hernandez, 2021 Graduate
