At The Conservatory we train actors. And then we nurture them. The Conservatory has been successfully training actors since 1975 for careers in theatre, television and film.  As Washington, DC's accredited, professional actor  training studio, our programs provide individual attention, small class settings and a faculty composed of leading artists from Washington, DC, & New York.   Conservatory graduates enjoy continuous business and consulting support including audition preparation, contracts, business planning, market relocation, unions, and much more.  Students leave the school not only with a strong foundation in the craft, the business saavy to be successful in today's ultra-competitive market, but also a network of professionals who are always here to help them succeed! Our Advice for Acting Students who want to BE Actors. In order to be competitive in the market, an aspiring actor MUST train in the dramatic arts.  But when choosing an acting program, make sure that whatever school you choose has curricular oversight, a verifiable record of achievement, and be sure the reasons for that achievement make sense to you.  You know as well as we do that no-one can guarantee that you’ll make it as an actor.  But what we can guartantee is that our Conservatory program is designed to prepare you for a career as a professional actor.  Here’s a fact you may find compelling – in our last annual report to our accrediting commission our record showed that over 95% of our graduates go on to paying jobs as actors within 6 months of graduation.    Why Choose The Conservatory? The actors who graduate from The Conservatory leave the school with all of the skills, tools, knowledge and confidence they need to jump start their careers.  The Conservatory is fully Accredited by the ACCSCT, and the curriculum has been scrutinized and approved by multiple Industry veterans.  The atmosphere here is intense, supportive, demanding, caring and challenging.  Graduates tell us that the time they spent here at the Conservatory is the most important and enriching time of their lives.  Check out the many testimonials on our site – yes, those are all real-life graduates who have gone on to work as actors.   Why is Accreditation Important? Accreditation means that the Conservatory must adhere to rules that are set forth by a professional accrediting commission and based on regulations set forth by the US Department of Education.  The accrediting commission reviews our curriculum, our faculty and the success of our graduates to assure that we are doing what we say we can do - train actors to Work Professionally. It also means that Conservatory students have access to Federal Financial Aid and can compete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see what aid they may be eligible to receive.  For more information or to complete the FAFSA visit:  www.FAFSA.ed.gov.

Upcoming Events: Preview Workshop Preview Workshop for those interested in learning more about admission to the summer 2009 semester Wednesday, August 5th  - 6:30 - 8:30 PM The workshops scheduled for July 8th and July 22nd  are  full but there are plenty more dates this summer!    more information sign up here Visit our blog here   What's New: 1.  Veterans who are eligible for the new VA Chapter 33 Education Benefits can use these funds to attend The Conservatory! 2.  The Conservatory's New Blog!  Check it out and join the conversation! 3.  The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts's Facebook Page!   Alumni On Stage: Mother Courage and her Children Featuring Alumni Frank Britton Scena Theatre May 28 - July 5, 2009 Buy tickets now! I Hate Hamlet Featuring Alumni Ray Ficca and Matthew Eisenberg Totem Pole Playhouse June 30 - July 12, 2009 BUY TICKETS NOW! Hamlet Featuring Alumni Arturo Tolentino Firebelly Productions July 16 - August 9, 2009 BUY TICKETS NOW!