American Academy of Dramatic Arts

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) is a private drama school with two locations, one in New York City and one in Los Angeles. The academy offers an associate degree in occupational studies and teaches drama and related arts in the areas of theater, film, and television. Students also have the opportunity to audition for the third-year theater company, which showcases upcoming talent to the school and community. Students can usually transfer completed credits to another college or university to finish a bachelor's degree if they choose.

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Type	Private drama school
Established	1884
Founder	Franklin Haven Sargent
Endowment	Approx. $5 million
President	Susan Zech (born 1971)[lower-roman 1]
Academic staff	New York total: 39[1] (31 of 39 part time) Los Angeles total: 50[1] (41 of 50 part-time)
Administrative staff	New York: 39[2] Los Angeles: 39[2]
Students	New York: 524[3] Los Angeles: 303[3]
Other students	Summer Intensives
Location	New York City, New York and Los Angeles, California , United States
Campus	Urban
Colors	Gold and Black
Affiliations	NAICU, MSA
Website	www.aada.edu