National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Washington, DC1556 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
202-333-2202
The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts (NCDA) is a Washington, D.C.-based conservatory for actors and actresses. It is the only accredited institution of its kind in the United States.
The conservatory was founded in 1965 by actress Helen Hayes, director Peterborough players, and producer George Stevens, Jr. as a two-year training ground for actors. The first class graduated in 1967.
The NCDA is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The conservatory offers a two-year professional training program in acting, as well as a six-week summer intensive.
The NCDA is committed to training actors who are dedicated to using their craft to make a difference in the world. The conservatory offers a rigorous training program that emphasizes the importance of the actor's craft, as well as the need to use one's talents to effect positive change.
The NCDA has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and offers scholarships to students from underrepresented groups. The conservatory also offers a paid internship program for students who demonstrate financial need.
The NCDA is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. It is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Washington, D.C.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 32
Acceptance Rate: 100.00%
Type: Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year
Main Website: https://www.theconservatory.org/
Financial Aid: https://theconservatory.org/tuition-%2B-financial-aid