Acting Programs

Training for every stage of your journey ​

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. 

Full Time Conservatory

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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Evening Conservatory

Designed for the working actor, the Evening Conservatory distills the physical, emotional, and analytical tools of acting into a concentrated three-semester program. Students will push beyond their creative comfort zones to take their talents to new heights.

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Spring & Summer Intensives

Our six-week Spring Comprehensive and Summer Intensive programs give students a rigorous understanding of the Atlantic Technique, as they become immersed in a community of dedicated actors and learn a collaborative approach to truthful storytelling.

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Part-Time & Specialty Classes

Part-Time classes offer students of all backgrounds the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals and refine their skills in a professionally rigorous and supportive environment.

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NYU Studio

Atlantic Acting School provides professional acting training in NYC to students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in acting at the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Department of Drama. Our signature three-year program equips students with a concrete acting technique, extensive performance experience, and essential professional skills for careers in theater, film, television, and new media.

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Have Questions?

We’re here to help! If you have any questions about the application process, our programs, or what training at Atlantic is like, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Current Student Resources

If you’re currently enrolled at Atlantic, this is your go-to page for quick access to class schedules, email, and other essential tools. Head to the student resources page to stay connected and organized throughout your training. 

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Admissions

Atlantic offers both Federal Financial Aid and a limited number of tuition scholarships. Find out more about how to apply today!

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Alumni

In 40+ years, many Atlantic students have gone on to establish robust and prolific careers in theater, TV, and film. Are you next?

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Atlantic Theater Company

From Tony Award to Pulitzer Prize-winning productions, we are committed to simple and honest storytelling at our Off-Broadway theater.