The American Academy of Dramatic Arts Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1884, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts operates as a conservatory that equips students to pursue acting as a profession. It counts a storied roster of alumni—Cecil B. DeMille, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Jessica Chastain, and Paul Rudd—and their combined nominations include 106 Oscars, 283 Emmys, and 90 Tony awards. The institution maintains two campuses, in New York and Los Angeles, situating itself within the education sector focused on drama training. Based in New York, with campuses in New York and Los Angeles, the academy is a relatively small to mid-sized education provider focused on training aspiring actors through formal programs. A notable recent development is the appointment of Brian Anthony Moreland to its Board of Trustees in April 2023. The information provided highlights the institution’s long-standing role as a professional arts conservatory with a track record of alumni achievement.