AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts is a private performing arts college with campuses in New York City and Los Angeles. Founded in 1964 by Philip Burton, the institution specializes in training students for careers in acting, musical theatre, dance, and related performing arts disciplines. AMDA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees, Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees, and professional certificate programs across its two coastal campuses. The college is known for its intensive, conservatory-style training combined with academic coursework, preparing students for professional careers in theatre, film, television, and entertainment industries. AMDA's New York campus is located in the historic Ansonia Building on Manhattan's Upper West Side, near Lincoln Center and Broadway, while the Los Angeles campus is situated in the heart of Hollywood, close to major film and television studios. The institution emphasizes practical, hands-on training with performance opportunities, industry connections, and faculty comprised of working professionals. Students receive training in acting techniques, voice, movement, musical theatre, audition preparation, and industry business practices. AMDA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and it has been a significant training ground for performers appearing on Broadway, in film, television, and other entertainment venues.