The Academy offers part-time programs in New York for those who want to study in a professional training environment, but who may not find it possible to commit to full-time training.

The Evening Program in New York is a part-time, two year acting program for adults, offering in abridged form a curriculum employing all the basic principles and practices on which the Academy is founded. Its purpose is to afford the finest type of professional training available to those who find it necessary, or preferable, to attend classes during the evening hours, at a modest cost. The first year curriculum is comprised of classes in acting technique and scene study, Voice & Speech and Movement for the actor. The second year is by invitation; students are cast in a minimum of three full-length plays and rehearse and perform in one of the three Academy theatres. Workshops may be offered in such areas as Acting for the Camera, Alexander Technique, Career Counseling, Fencing, Singing, Speech and Movement. The student body of the Evening Program is a vital group of people of all ages and backgrounds, united by an interest in acting.

Admission to The Evening Program is by means of an interview and cold reading audition with the Director of Evening Division. There are three 12-week terms in each year, and each term is by invitation. Students may enter a first term class in September, January or April, meeting two nights each week. Tuition is $815 for each term. Applicants must have a High School diploma or have completed a GED. Upon Graduation, students receive the Academy's Certificate of Completion.

The Evening Program is approved for training of veterans. To reach the Evening Division directly, it is suggested that applicants mail to sblack@ny.aada.org or call 212.686.9244, ext 330, between 2 and 10 PM Eastern Time. Evening Division Hotline: 212-889-5239.