National
Conservatory of Dramatic
Arts

NCDA offers Washington D.C.'s only accredited actor training studio program. We've been preparing people for careers in acting since 1975.

Graduates enter the job market with a strong foundation in the craft of acting, the business savvy to be successful in a competitive market, and a network of professional contacts.

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Students work closely with a faculty of professional actors, directors, producers, and playwrights who are actively working in theater, film, and television in Washington, D.C. and beyond. The intensive training offered by our school can make your dream of working as an actor a reality. 

​Tuition at NCDA is competitively priced for the area and dramatically lower than similar acting classes in Los Angeles and New York City.

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NCDA complies with rules and regulations from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the USDE, which means that students are eligible to apply for government financial aid in the form of grants, subsidized loans, etc.

Accreditation also ensures that the curriculum is continually reviewed by a panel of education experts and industry professionals.

See what makes us different from other acting schools.