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.
Complete the application for admission. You will need to provide an official high school transcript, proof of GED, or college transcript. Download application here.
Participate in the Audition Workshop. 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 and prepare in advance.
We will notify you of our admissions decision. Once accepted, we will walk with you through the enrollment process.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: This application is a writable PDF. You'll need to download this file to your computer. Do not use the file preview window to complete the application, your answers will be lost. Once completed, please save the file as LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_APP.pdf and return as an attachment to our Director of Admissions at amandahaddock@theconservatory.org
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.
Complete the application for admission. You will need to provide an official high school transcript, proof of GED, or college transcript. Download application here.
Headshot/Acting Resume: Please submit a photo and résumé. Because of the expansive focus of our program, you may include any of the following:
Letter of Intent/Artist Statement: In honoring the Advanced Program’s motto “Creating Creators,” write a 300 word essay/artist statement about the work that you desire to create as an artist and how NCDA fits into your vision.
References: Please submit the email address of two references. This could be teachers, colleagues, employers, directors, or other industry professionals who can attest to your work ethic, talent, and dedication to your craft.
To submit, please combine all materials into one PDF file and save as LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_APP and email to amandahaddock@theconservatory.org. Once we receive your full application, we will send you detailed information about the next step of the process.
Audition: Auditions and interviews will be held at NCDA. You will be contacted by Admissions with more information on day and time.
Following the individual audition, all applicants will be asked to participate in a collaborative theater-making audition. Resources and instruction will be given during the audition. Come prepared to move and play!
Interview: The interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and to hear more about where you are in your journey. It is also your opportunity to learn more about NCDA and the Advanced Program.
You will be notified of our admissions decision no later than one week after the audition. The 2023 Advanced Program begins in May.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: This application is a writable PDF. You'll need to download this file to your computer. Do not use the file preview window to complete the application, your answers will be lost. Once completed, please save the file as LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_APP.pdf and return as an attachment to our Director of Admissions at amandahaddock@theconservatory.org
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