American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, or AMDA, is a school for the performing arts located in Manhattan, New York City, New York. The school is a 2 year, non-degree-granting university institution with stringent auditions for admittance. It is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Boasting an ever-expanding collection of rehearsal, class and performance spaces on the upper west side AMDA's main offices are located in the historic Ansonia hotel on Broadway. It heralds participation from many great performing arts specialists as instructors, and teaches two programs: integrated (dance/voice/theater) and non-integrated (theater).
The school has recently opened a new campus in Los Angeles, CA for a Television and Film based 3rd year program. This program is entirely optional and requires an additional audition for admittance. The third year program, as with the standard two year, is non-degree-granting, however, students may continue study at New School University in NYC, NY to obtain a degree.
Among its most famous graduates are:
- Tyne Daly (Cagney & Lacey, Judging Amy)
- Jade Esteban Estrada (The Graham Norton Effect, Friday Night Lights)
- Gretchen Mol (Cradle Will Rock, Spin City)
- Paul Sorvino (Bulworth, Law & Order)
- Angela Bettis (Girl, Interrupted, Bless the Child)
- Natalie Zea (Passions, Boys Don't Cry)
Those who attended the university but did not complete the two year program include Jason Mraz, Christian Slater and Brad Pitt.
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