American Academy of Dramatic Arts

I have a story that I think most of you should read before considering auditioning for AADA. So last year I really wanted to attend AADA. I drove 2 hours just to go to one of their info nights because it looked like a great program and I consider myself a very serious actor. So they told me (and it was on the website too) what the audition process would consist of: 2 monologues which would be one humorous and one dramatic (or one contemporary and one classical), a COLD READ, and an interview about what acting means to you and all that. So I take care of all of my pre-​audition material and everything is spot on. I perfected my monologue, I studied cold reading tactics, and I was ready to be interviewed. I made an appointment to audition and everything was good so I drive 2 and a half hours to audition, I got there early and I was pumped. So I get called in and the first thing I’m asked is «New York location, right?» I said «No, I put the LA location down quite a few times.» No big deal, just a mix up. So I auditioned. The monologues went excellent, the interview lasted literally like 45 seconds and there was no cold reading at all. Also, I specifically remember what the man said right before I left, «I think you’ll do well in this program.» So I had my hopes up after that one. After the 5 minute audition, I went back home and waited. I waited and waited and waited… nothing. No rejection or acceptance letter/​email. I was beginning to get worried because about 3 months had gone by. Finally, after waiting for months I see that I had received an email from AADA. I opened the email and it said «We never received a confirmation that you auditioned. Are you still wanting to audition for us?» So I was kinda pissed but I didn’t think it was a huge deal. Just a tiny slip up and I was sure they had my record somewhere. I immediately emailed them back. I told them the day, time, and place I auditioned. Sadly… I never heard from AADA again. I was very hurt by this because I had worked so hard to get in and they never even took the time to fix the problem THEY had made. The industry is tough and sometimes casting directors may never contact you again, I know this, but this was a college audition that I gave my everything. Luckily, I’m over it now. The most important thing as an actor is to keep on going and that’s what I did. I’m currently at a junior college in LA, transferring to UCLA in two years and ready to move on from all my mistakes which include even considering AADA.

Best Acting Conservatory in the world. With campuses on both coasts and 129+ years of history, AADA reigns.

Had an audition here. Cute campus. Enter from parking lot and not from the street.
There’s metered parking and I believe you can park in the lot.

Best acting conservatory in Los Angeles… just ask grads like Paul Rudd, Adam Scott and countless others.

This school consists of an entire faculty of caring professionals who really know what they are teaching. I learned a lot from this school and would recommend it for anyone who is dedicated to learning the craft of acting and wishes to study in Los Angeles.
It is conveniently located right in Hollywood and near many popular landmarks.
If you want to attend an acting conservatory that is well regarded in the acting world and will not only give you an outstanding education, but also is accredited (and thus has degree programs), I would definitely say to seriously consider AADA.
Having The American Academy of Dramatic Arts on your resume will show casting directors and agents that you have undergone extensive training.
I’m thrilled I made the decision to come here. The connections you make here will be so useful in the professional acting world and the people here are really committed to helping you succeed. I am an alum and I love visiting and updating faculty with my endeavors.
You are encouraged and challenged the entire way and learn more than you would think possible in the process. If you are serious about your craft, then look no further than AADA.
The faculty is dedicated to helping each individual succeed. Everybody is passionate in their teaching. They have frequent meetings to discuss students and evaluate progress. This is done to determine how to best assist each student to help them succeed.
The classes are challenging but inspiring. This school is truly for dedicated individuals as the schedule is demanding. But if you want to be a well trained actor, you must be willing to train. I couldn’t have made a better choice than AADA.
I cannot say enough good things about AADA. Schedule an audition!!!

I tried to edit and give this school five (5) stars but the date did not come up as today so I had to add this review. You are going to have to go back and read my other AADA reviews to truly understand but I know the reviews have turned into a little story and if you have followed, you will be happy to know that YES! Today I WILL add the fifth star to all my reviews of AADA! I have reserved my fifth star until I was convinced that AADA was truly going to assist in finding the students representation.
I «get» that the students have to have talent and something to work with… but I just had to see for myself that they actually do help direct the talented kids to agents and representation. And that they did. My daughter’s teacher/​director sent her reel to an agency she thought fit her and she just had her second interview yesterday and was signed!!!
They are an awesome school. They prepare their students to not only learn their craft but to be able to go out in the industry and know how to handle themselves profesionally, read a contract and deal with auditions.
Whoooohoooo! I know there is a ton of auditions ahead but at least she has someone besides her mama rooting for her!