Conservatory Details

Classes Begin:
September 8th, 2025
Tuition:
$14,000/year
First Round Application Deadline:
January 10th, 2025
How to Apply

Evening Conservatory

The Evening Conservatory is modeled after the core curriculum and values of the 3-Year Conservatory, but is condensed into a two year program for actors who want a cohesive, intensive program with courses held in the evenings to keep their daytime free.

The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Through rigorous training, the Evening Conservatory prepares students for both the craft and business of acting. The Evening Conservatory holds classes 20 hours per week Monday through Friday in the evenings starting at 6:30pm. Each year has two semesters.

Stella Adler Studio Evening Conservatory Class of 2023 student in The Blood In The Walls by Pete McElligott

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Curriculum

The First Year

The first year of the program focuses on providing students with a foundation from which to grow through a firm acting technique, voice and speech work, movement and physical exploration as well as contemporary and classical scene work. Students will develop a facile and responsive body, a strong and clear voice, and clear understanding of acting technique. The first year ends with a rehearsal performance presentation of a play.
Classes: Acting Technique, Scene Study, Voice & Speech, Movement Technique, Improvisation, Neutral Mask, Shakespeare, Rehearsal Performance

The Second Year

The second year concentrates on applying the tools learned in the first year through intense contemporary and classical scene work, with continued voice and speech work, exploration of physical acting, and a stage combat intensive. Students have an ongoing class on preparing for the profession with renowned industry professionals and guests. The second year culminates with the performance of a play, industry meetings, assistance in creating a website & reel, and an opportunity to audition for the showcase.
Classes: Contemporary Scene Study, Acting Technique for Film & TV, Voice & Speech, Physical Acting, Business of Acting, Stage Combat, Shakespeare, Production Performance

Evening Conservatory Class of 2023 students in Smart People
Evening Conservatory Class of 2023 students in Self Defense, or death of some salesmen
Evening Conservatory Class of 2023 students in The Insidious Impact of Anton

Admissions

Admission Information

Admission to the conservatory program is by interview and audition. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and must submit the following:

  1. A completed Online Application Form.
  2. Headshot and Resume
  3. Two letters of recommendation, including the referee’s address and telephone number. The letters should be from teacher or persons who can supply a recommendation as to the applicant’s character and potential. Referees may be contacted directly.
  4. A $70 non-refundable application fee (payable to Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Inc).

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Admissions Dates

First Round Decisions Application Deadline:
January 10, 2025
NYC & LA In-Person Audition Days: January 15-16, 2025
Video Callbacks & Scholarship Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
NYC & LA In-Person Callbacks Day: Saturday, February 22, 2025

Second Round Decision Application Deadline:
March 5, 2025
NYC & LA In-Person Audition Days: March 10, 2025
Video Callbacks & Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

*If a candidate cannot audition in-person, the studio is happy to arrange a zoom video audition and interview appointment.

The Audition

The audition should consist of a performance of two contrasting monologues: one classical (a play written before 1800) and one contemporary/realism (from a published play), no longer than 90 seconds each. Screenplays or teleplays will not be accepted. Monologues must be memorized.

Auditions will be held in-person on one of our audition days or can be held remotely live over Zoom. If the candidate’s living environment is not conducive to a live audition, recorded audition videos may be accepted as an alternative. However, live auditions (either in-person or on zoom) are strongly encouraged. After the interview and audition have taken place, applicants will be notified if they are invited to the final callback auditions.

COVID-19 Policy: Please visit the studio’s Health & Safety Policy on the Policies page for the latest updates, policies and list of measures the studio has taken to protect the community against COVID-19.

My training at the Stella Adler Studio was life changing. I learned to appreciate humanity on a level I never even knew existed. I discovered that there is no end to discovery and that every human being and every moment can be experienced fully and differently from any other, because it is now. I never worked harder in my life, and it was painful, and exciting, and incredibly satisfying.

Adam H. (Class of 2011)

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