FULL TIME ACTING PROGRAM
The Actors Conservatory offers a prestigious, intensive program designed to provide students with top-tier actor training and professional development. Located in the heart of Hollywood, our conservatory-style training takes a practical, career-focused approach to acting, equipping students with the skills and industry connections needed to succeed in a competitive landscape—without the heavy debt burden. Students engage in immersive learning experiences, hands-on projects, and real-world industry placements that open direct pathways to employment, ensuring comprehensive personal and career growth.
Program Overview:
- Duration: 6 months (2 semesters)
- Focus Areas: Acting & Audition Technique, Truth in Performance, Business of Acting, Voice & Movement, Authentic Voice, Film Production & Development, Creating Your Own Content, Personal Development, Self-Care, Goal Setting, Theory & History, Building Business Teams, Visas & Immigration, Performance Showcases, Industry Relationships, and more.
Semester Breakdown:
Semester 1: Work, Explore, Discover
- Structure: Intensive training, 5 days a week
- Curriculum: Units 101-105, focusing on foundational and advanced acting techniques.
- Dates: September 2nd - December 20th 2025
- Holiday breaks: September 1st 2025 (LABOUR DA); October 13th 2025 (COLUMBUS DAY); November 11th 2025 (VETERANS DAY); November 27th 2025 - 30th November 2025 (THANKSGIVING)
SEMESTER BREAK: December 22nd - January 4th 2026
Semester 2: Performance & Production
- Structure: Focus on performance and production
- Activities: Showcase preparation, specialty masterclasses, short film production, and work/study experiences.
- Dates: January 4th - February 21st 2026
- Holiday breaks: : January 19th 2026 (MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY), February 16th 2022 (PRESIDENTS DAY)
Graduates of The Actors Conservatory leave with a profound understanding of the entertainment industry, an authentic and unique voice, and the confidence to navigate and shape their career paths. Our program empowers you to pursue your passion with freedom and readiness for any opportunity that comes your way, ensuring your success in the industry.
PREPARATION PLUS OPPORTUNITY EQUALS SUCCESS
MEET OUR FACULTY
The Actors Conservatory collaborates with distinguished acting coaches and renowned industry professionals in Los Angeles to provide exceptional training for our students. We ensure our students are guided by top professionals and continually seek new masterclass instructors to stay current with industry trends, offering emerging educators a platform to expand their work.
Previous Esteemed Industry Guests:
- Nick Cassavetes: Writer/Director (The Notebook, The Other Woman, My Sister's Keeper, God is a Bullet)
- Paul Johannson: Actor/Director (One Tree Hill, Van Helsing)
- John Patrick Shanley: Playwright (Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Four Dogs and a Bone, Doubt)
- Geralyn Flood: Casting Director (That '90s Show, Man with a Plan, Just Like Heaven, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past)
- Morgan & Dave Hansow: Producers (My Favorite Girlfriend, Send Proof)
- Kanica Suy: Manager & Business Coach
At AAFTA, our dedication is to our artists first and foremost. We continually update our education policies to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. A truly great mentor is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget.
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