The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY
GENERAL ACCESS INFORMATION
AMDA’s New York campus is now open to cleared alumni for individual rehearsal use and library access. To utilize alumni benefits on campus, alumni must present a valid Alumni ID upon entry.
All Alumni IDs issued prior to March 2020 have been deactivated and new IDs can only be requested once alumni are cleared for campus access. To begin the clearance process for campus access, alumni should submit a Campus Access Form and wait for further instruction.
RESERVING A REHEARSAL OR VOICE STUDIO
Rehearsal and Voice Studios are designed to offer support, when available, for audition preparations or independent practice/rehearsal. They are not designed for group projects or outside productions. Use of AMDA Rehearsal and Voice Studios is a privilege that extends only to AMDA alumni. NON-AMDA affiliated participants cannot be approved for campus access.
Only alumni who have received a confirmation of clearance are eligible for campus access. Cleared alumni should reserve Rehearsal and Voice Studios through the AMDA Student Portal before visiting campus. Studios are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is always given to current students and faculty.
Alumni should make every effort to reserve Rehearsal and Voice Studios prior to coming to campus through the Student Portal. Studio reservations can only be made up to 1 day prior to your visit and are limited to 2 hours total per day - 1 hour in a Rehearsal Studio + 1 hour in a Voice Studio. You will not be able to book a room if the duration is longer than 1 hour.
CAMPUS BUILDINGS
AMDA New York business hours are subject to change. Hours may vary due to performances, events and rehearsals.
Campus access is not available during school breaks or holidays.
61ST ST. BUILDING
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- Location: 211 West 61st Street, New York NY 10023 (Enter on 61st Street through the main AMDA entrance)
- Hours: Mon - Sun (7:00am to 11:30pm)
ANSONIA BUILDING
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- Location: 2109 Broadway, New York NY 10023 (Enter on 73rd Street between Broadway and West End Ave.)
- Hours: Mon - Fri (7:00am to 6:00pm), Sat - Sun (CLOSED)
- The Ansonia Building hours are subject to change. Please contact Reception at (212) 957-3301 for current hours.
AMDA STUDIO RENTALS
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- Location: 250 West 54th Street, New York NY 10023 (Enter on 54th Street through the 250 entrance.)
- Hours: Mon - Fri (7:30am to 11:30pm), Sat - Sun (9:00am to 8:00pm)
ACCOMPANIST / TAPING SESSION
Accompanist / Taping Sessions are scheduled with accompanists outside of Rehearsal and Voice Studio reservations. Sessions are ten (10) minutes long and can be scheduled through SignUpGenius.
Communicating with AMDA Faculty or Staff
AMDA alumni should communicate with Alumni Services to pre-arrange a meeting with a faculty or staff member by
emailing alumniservices@amda.edu. Alumni Services will forward
notes, e-mails, telephone messages, etc. to the respective faculty/staff.
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, LA
GENERAL ACCESS INFORMATION
AMDA’s Los Angeles campus is now open to cleared alumni for individual rehearsal use and library access. To utilize alumni benefits on campus, alumni must present a valid Alumni ID upon entry.
All Alumni IDs issued prior to March 2020 have been deactivated and new IDs can only be requested once alumni are cleared for campus access. To begin the clearance process for campus access, alumni should submit a Campus Access Form and wait for further instruction.
RESERVING A REHEARSAL OR VOICE STUDIO
Rehearsal and Voice Studios are designed to offer support, when available, for audition preparations or independent practice/rehearsal. They are not designed for group projects or outside productions. Use of AMDA Rehearsal and Voice Studios is a privilege that extends only to AMDA alumni. NON-AMDA affiliated participants cannot be approved for campus access.
Only alumni who have received a confirmation of clearance are eligible for campus access. Cleared alumni should reserve Rehearsal and Voice Studios through the AMDA Student Portal before visiting campus. Studios are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is always given to current students and faculty.
Alumni should make every effort to reserve Rehearsal and Voice Studios prior to coming to campus through the Student Portal. Studio reservations can only be made up to 1 day prior to your visit and are limited to 2 hours total per day - 1 hour in a Rehearsal Studio + 1 hour in a Voice Studio. You will not be able to book a room if the duration is longer than 1 hour.
CAMPUS BUILDINGS
AMDA Los Angeles business hours are subject to change. Hours may vary due to performances, events and rehearsals.
Campus access is not available during school breaks or holidays.
VINE BUILDING
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- Location: Corner of Yucca and Vine (Enter on Vine Street through the main entrance)
- Hours: Mon - Fri (9:00am to 10:00pm PT) and Sat - Sun (10:00am to 4:00pm PT)
TOWER BUILDING
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- Location: 6305 Yucca Street, Los Angeles, California 90028 (Enter on Yucca Street adjacent to
Security)
- Hours: Mon - Fri (9:00am to 10:00pm PT) and Sat - Sun (10:00am to 4:00pm PT)
ACCOMPANIST / TAPING SESSION
Accompanist / Taping Sessions are scheduled with accompanists outside of Rehearsal and Voice Studio reservations. Virtual Music Support is also available.
COMMUNICATING WITH AMDA FACULTY OR STAFF
AMDA alumni should communicate with Alumni Services to pre-arrange a meeting with a faculty or staff member by
emailing alumniservices@amda.edu. Alumni Services will forward
notes, e-mails, telephone messages, etc. to the respective faculty/staff.
PARKING
Due to limited space, on-campus parking can only be reserved for current students, faculty and staff. Visiting
alumni will be required to find off-campus parking during weekday daytime visits. Metered spaces can be found
directly on Yucca Street; be sure to monitor the time carefully. On-campus parking may be offered to alumni on a
first-come, first-served basis when it is available during evening or weekend visits.
