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120 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
800.463.8990
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1336 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence. Founded in 1884, the First and Finest Acting School in America.
120 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
800.463.8990
>> Email Admissions NY
>> Request AADA NY Info
AADA LA
1336 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
800.222.2867
>> Email Admissions LA
>> Request AADA LA Info
Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence. Founded in 1884, the First and Finest Acting School in America.
▶ Summer Program
AADA Offers Six Week and Two Week Summer Acting Intensives on Campus at our Acting Schools in New York and Los Angeles
Please refer to catalogue for full descriptions, fees, etc.
Six Week Intensive Course 2010
Monday - Thursday
9am to 1pm - or - 2pm to 6pm
Coursework will include Acting, Voice and Speech, Vocal Production and Movement. All classes are taught by professional instructors — each one an expert of his or her craft as an actor, director, vocal artist or dancer. Extended faculty biographies, academic credentials and photographs can be found here. Training may be accepted for credit toward other programs. The six week intensive is a stand-alone course and may not be taken concurrently with the two week intensive classes offered by AADA. Admission to the six week program is by audition. Click here for Audition Requirements.
Acting Classes
8 hours per week
Training: Discover relaxed, free, truthful use of self in imaginary circumstances; developing trust in spontaneous, moment-to-moment reactions Class work: Exercises for relaxation, concentration and sensitivity to fellow actors and internal/external stimuli; achieve focus, involvement and sense memory — proceeding to dramatic analysis, improvisation and scene study
Voice & Speech
4 hours per week
Training: Add strength and emotional range to student's natural voice; develop voice as an instrument of communication on or off stage
Class work: Basic principles of voice production applied through structured exercises for placement and control; emphasis on articulation, intonation, stress and phrasing
Vocal Production
2 hours per week
Training: Build the vocal instrument through music; identify and correct vocal problems
Class work: Scales and songs; unlocking emotions and expression through music
Movement for Actors
2 hours per week
Training: Develop body as an instrument for the actor
Class work: Basic dance techniques; general movement exercises to develop imagination as well as muscular coordination and control
Electives
Elective courses may be offered during the Six Week Summer Intensive for an additional fee. Electives on each campus are made available subject to demand and may differ campus to campus.
Past summer elective courses have included:
Musical Theatre
Fencing
Camera Technique
Improvisation
Auditioning for the Camera
Alexander Technique
Dance for the Actor
Two Week Acting Intensives 2010
Enrollment is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Los Angeles:
New York:
Applications to Six Week Program
A signed and completed application form must be received by the Admissions Office along with a $50.00 application fee. Applicants under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian to sign as well. Applicants must be age 16 by the start of the program. Two passport-sized (2"x 2") photos are required no later than the day of the audition. These are for identification purposes and must be a full face image.
Auditions are not required for Two-Week Intensives. Enrollment in the Two-Week Intensives is on a first come first-served basis.
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Please refer to catalogue for full descriptions, fees, etc.
Six Week Intensive Course 2010
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June 28— August 6 |
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July 6 — August 13 |
| Audition Deadline | June 1, 2010 |
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Audition Deadline for International Students |
May 1, 2010 |
| NY Refund Deadline | June 12, 2010 |
| LA Refund Deadline | June 18, 2010 |
Monday - Thursday
9am to 1pm - or - 2pm to 6pm
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$2,100.00 |
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$100.00 |
Coursework will include Acting, Voice and Speech, Vocal Production and Movement. All classes are taught by professional instructors — each one an expert of his or her craft as an actor, director, vocal artist or dancer. Extended faculty biographies, academic credentials and photographs can be found here. Training may be accepted for credit toward other programs. The six week intensive is a stand-alone course and may not be taken concurrently with the two week intensive classes offered by AADA. Admission to the six week program is by audition. Click here for Audition Requirements.
Acting Classes
8 hours per week
Training: Discover relaxed, free, truthful use of self in imaginary circumstances; developing trust in spontaneous, moment-to-moment reactions Class work: Exercises for relaxation, concentration and sensitivity to fellow actors and internal/external stimuli; achieve focus, involvement and sense memory — proceeding to dramatic analysis, improvisation and scene study
Voice & Speech
4 hours per week
Training: Add strength and emotional range to student's natural voice; develop voice as an instrument of communication on or off stage
Class work: Basic principles of voice production applied through structured exercises for placement and control; emphasis on articulation, intonation, stress and phrasing
Vocal Production
2 hours per week
Training: Build the vocal instrument through music; identify and correct vocal problems
Class work: Scales and songs; unlocking emotions and expression through music
Movement for Actors
2 hours per week
Training: Develop body as an instrument for the actor
Class work: Basic dance techniques; general movement exercises to develop imagination as well as muscular coordination and control
Electives
Elective courses may be offered during the Six Week Summer Intensive for an additional fee. Electives on each campus are made available subject to demand and may differ campus to campus.
Past summer elective courses have included:
Two Week Acting Intensives 2010
Enrollment is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Los Angeles:
| Musical Theatre | June 28— July 10 |
Tuition $ 1,500.00 (No classes July 5th, final performance Saturday, July 10th) |
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One Person Show Tuition $ 750.00 |
June 28 - July 9 (no class July 5th) |
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Acting for Camera & Audition Technique Tuition $ 1,500.00 |
July 12 - July 23 or July 26— August 6 |
| Advanced Camera Acting Tuition $ 1,500.00 |
July 12 - July 23 or July 26— August 6 |
New York:
| Musical Theatre | June 14— June 25 or July 19 — July 30 |
| Tuition $ 1,500.00 | |
| Shakespeare | July 19 — July 30 |
| Tuition $1,500.00 | |
| Screenwriting for the Actor | July 19 — July 30 |
| Tuition $1,200.00 | |
| Acting for the Camera & Audition Technique | June 14— June 25 or July 19 — July 30 |
| Tuition $1,500.00 | |
| Digital Film Making for the Actor | June 28 - July 9 (no class July 5th) |
| Tuition $1,500.00 | |
Applications to Six Week Program
A signed and completed application form must be received by the Admissions Office along with a $50.00 application fee. Applicants under the age of 18 need a parent or guardian to sign as well. Applicants must be age 16 by the start of the program. Two passport-sized (2"x 2") photos are required no later than the day of the audition. These are for identification purposes and must be a full face image.
Auditions are not required for Two-Week Intensives. Enrollment in the Two-Week Intensives is on a first come first-served basis.
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