Summer Conservatory Courses*
Acting Technique
Scene Study
Movement
Voice & Speech
Improvisation
Shakespeare
Ensemble Building
Acting for Film & Television
Practicum
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Daytime or Evening Class Schedule Options
Daytime Schedule Option: The Summer Conservatory is traditionally a daytime program. Classes will be spread out Monday-Friday and will be anywhere from 9:00am-6:30pm. Specific class times will depend on the cohort’s schedule. Some days classes will finish earlier and other days classes will begin later. Students are typically in class for 4-6 hours a day. Evenings and weekends are free. A complete summer schedule for each cohort will be provided a couple weeks before the program commences.
Evening Schedule Option: As an alternative, the studio offers an option to train in the Summer Conservatory exclusively in the evenings. Classes for the Evening Summer Conservatory take place Monday-Friday nights between the hours of 5pm-10:30pm. Days and weekends are free for the student. The course list and hours per week of classes (24) remain the same as the daytime program. A complete summer schedule will be provided a couple weeks before the program commences.
Please notify the admissions office at the time of registration that you would like to be placed either in the daytime or evening programs.
Admission Information
Admission to the Summer Conservatory is by entrance interview. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicant must submit the following:
- A completed Online Application Form
- Headshot (Photo) and Resume (CV)
- A $50 non-refundable application fee (payable to Stella Adler Studio of Acting)
General Application Deadline: March 15th, 2026
Once the studio receives the submitted application and supporting materials, an associate will contact the applicant to schedule the interview. Interviews will be conducted online via Zoom.
International students may apply for the Summer Conservatory as it is eligible for the F1 Student Visa.
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.
Optional Audition Submission
The Summer Conservatory offers training opportunities for actors at all stages of their artistic journey, from emerging artists to seasoned performers. All applicants are only required to complete an entrance interview. However, if you would like to be considered for group placement with actors of similar or advanced experience, you have the option to submit a pre-recorded video audition. Please upload your audition to a streaming service such as Youtube or Vimeo as “Unlisted” and then submit the share link through the Video Auditions Form. The audition should include:
- One contemporary monologue (based in realism, from a published play)
- One classical monologue (pre-1800, heightened text)
Submitting an audition is optional and not required for admission. It simply helps us assess your skill level so we can group you with other actors at a similar stage in their training.
Other Summer Options
Imagination in Action Intensive
An intensive for teachers and aspiring teachers who are seeking to learn and incorporate the acting techniques developed by Stella Adler into their curriculum.
Shakespeare Intensive
Led by Broadway actor and Co-Head of Acting Steve Maurice Jones, this advanced intensive was created in response to Stella Adler’s profound insight into the vital importance of Shakespeare to the life of the actor.
Chekhov Intensive
This advanced intensive on Chekhov's major plays endeavors to illuminate modern realism through the lens of its greatest practitioner.