The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Teach-Out Plan Information Updated August 12, 2025 Please scroll down to the end of this FAQ page for information on the Teach-Out Agreements with American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Five Towns College, as well as other opportunities. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS On June 3, 2025, the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts announced its decision to end its NAST Accredited course offerings effective in the 2025-2026 school year. Classes and all operations continue as normal through August 31, 2025, the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. We know news of the closure has been extremely difficult for our community, and we understand the importance of addressing potential questions and concerns as thoroughly as...
June 3, 2025 Dear NYCDA Community, After 45 years of providing high-quality performing arts education and training to thousands of students in musical theatre, film and television, content creation, and theater performance, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) has made the difficult decision to teach-out its remaining students, and to no longer offer performing arts training as of...
PRESS RELEASE – New York, NY – December 20, 2024 – The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is proud to announce a new collaboration with Joffrey Ballet School of New York City as part of their new One Year Specialized Certificate Program in Musical Theatre. Starting in May 2025, students wishing to concentrate on intensive Musical Theatre training and...
PRESS RELEASE -New York, NY – December 9, 2024 – The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts will present its annual New Works Project on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 1PM and 6PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre (10 West 64th Street, NYC) featuring excerpts from six original musicals in development. A collaboration with New York Theatre Barn,...
PRESS RELEASE – New York, NY – November 19, 2024 – Theatredor is pleased to announce its partnership with the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) to recruit international students for their drama programs. This collaboration is designed to enhance opportunities and broaden access for international students in the performing arts and foster a diverse community of aspiring artists from...
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