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  Tuesday, February 9th - 6:30 - 9:00 PM   THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! Our Next Workshop on February 23rd still has some spaces available - register now! More Information Sign Up Here! Fourth Semester Showcase: The Jealous Husband by Moliere Friday, February 12th - 8:00 PM. Free!  Reserve Your Seat Now! What's New: Breaking news!!!  The following Conservatory graduates, alumni, and faculty have been nominated for Helen Hayes Awards!!! Including... Outstanding Director in a Resident Musical: Mark A Rhea (Guest director 2007) Outstanding Director in a Resident Play: Jeremy Skidmore (Guest director 2006) Outstanding Production Theater for Young Audiences: Heidi and Lyle The Crocodile (With Alumnus and Faculty member Doug Wilder), Outstanding Resident Musical and Outstanding Ensemble in a Resident Musical : Rent (With Alumnus Julia Fanning) Outstanding Resident Play and Outstanding Ensemble: Midsummer Nights Dream (With Alumnus Roger Payano) Outstanding Ensemble: Disco Pigs (With Faculty member Rex Daugherty) *Nominated for best ensemble... with only 2 members in the cast. Congrats and Best Wishes to all!!!     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 on Facebook   Alumni On Stage: Rent - Extended! Featuring Alumna Julia Fanning Keegan Theatre BUY TICKETS NOW! Constant State of Panic Featuring Alumna Carleen Troy Madcap Players @ The H Street Playhouse Thru 1/31 BUY TICKETS NOW! Wake Up Brother Bear featuring faculty member Rex Daugherty Imagination Stage Thru 2/7 BUY TICKETS NOW! In The Red and Brown Water Featuring Alumni Ricardo Frederick Evans and Michael Harris Studio Theatre  Thru 2/14 BUY TICKETS NOW!