Our Admissions Process

NCDA caters to students from all walks of life, from recent high school graduates to the recently retired. Whether you have never acted before or you have been performing since you were a child, NCDA provides the training and guidance needed to take the step into the world of professional acting.

How To Apply

Step One
Let's chat about your goals and dreams during a one on one Introduction Appointment. You'll talk with our Director of Admissions and learn a bit more about our program.

Step Two
Complete the application for admission. You will need to provide an official high school transcript (undergraduate and graduate transcripts are acceptable). 

NOTE: If you are unable to obtain official transcripts due to COVID-19 closure of country, state, or school offices you may submit a signed attestation of completion/graduation from high school and/or college/graduate school with you application package. 

Step Three
Participate in a virtual audition workshop with a faculty member. This gives us a chance to see you at work, and you get a feel for training with us.

We will: 

• Provide a monologue for you to memorize
• Schedule your workshop
  

You will:

• Prepare and memorize the monologue in advance of the workshop.
• Spend approximately 30 minutes working on the monologue with a faculty member.
  

​​Previous acting experience is not required for admission. However, we do ask for passion, gumption, and a willingness to work hard!