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AMDA College AMDA College of the Performing Arts
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Recognized as one of America’s premier institutions for the performing arts, AMDA is the only performing arts college to offer Bachelor of Fine Arts and Conservatory Programs with campuses in both New York and Los Angeles. Additionally, by providing a wide variety of academic programs along with seven distinct certificate and degree paths, AMDA delivers unparalleled flexibility for tailoring an academic experience that will help you succeed. For students considering non-traditional paths toward earning their Conservatory certificate or BFA degree, AMDA offers dual campus enrollment and BFA transfer credit options from other institutions.

09/10/2026

For Naiya Clark, coming to AMDA meant stepping into her dream as an Acting for Camera major. But through her filmmaking class, something shifted.

She realized that acting is only one part of the story. Behind every scene, there is a whole world being built, the camera, the lighting, the editing, the directing, the writing, the choices that shape what the audience feels.

By learning what happens on the other side of the camera, Naiya discovered a new kind of freedom as an artist. She no longer saw herself as “just an actor.” She began to understand the full language of film.

And you can feel it when she talks about her work, the charm, the passion, the curiosity, and the love she has for storytelling.

This is Who I Became at AMDA. Meet Naiya Clark.

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Impressive caps spotted at AMDA LA’s Summer Graduation! 🤩🎉📸 by durkinphoto
08/10/2026

Impressive caps spotted at AMDA LA’s Summer Graduation! 🤩🎉

📸 by durkinphoto

Some of the artistic caps seen at AMDA NY’s Summer Graduation! 🎓🎨 📸 by Kristina B. Photography
06/10/2026

Some of the artistic caps seen at AMDA NY’s Summer Graduation! 🎓🎨

📸 by Kristina B. Photography

05/10/2026

On set with Reading Into You, an original short film created through AMDA’s On-Camera Acting program in Los Angeles. 🎥 🎬

➡️ Learn more about our on-camera programs in NY & LA at the link in bio!

We are thrilled to announce our Los Angeles Summer 2026 Commencement Speaker - JARVIS B. MANNING JR! 🎉💜 Hailing from Hou...
01/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce our Los Angeles Summer 2026 Commencement Speaker - JARVIS B. MANNING JR! 🎉💜

Hailing from Houston, Texas, AMDA graduate Jarvis B. Manning Jr. recognized his love of performing at an early age; he graduated from the prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before heading to New York City to further pursue his dreams at AMDA. Jarvis made his Broadway debut in Motown the Musical performing the roles of three Motown legends: Jackie Wilson, Rick James, and Billy Gordon. He then starred as both Al Bryant and Norman Whitfield in the world premiere of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Jarvis performed in the show's Kennedy Center, Ahmanson Theatre, and Princess of Wales Theatre productions before bringing the show to Broadway. He most recently performed on Broadway in the smash hit musical Some Like It Hot as a member of the Ensemble and understudy for the role of Jerry/Daphne. Jarvis has performed on tour and in regional theatres across the country in the National Tour of Motown The Musical, the Pre-Broadway Tour of Ain't Too Proud, the National Tour of The Backyardigans, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Fat Ham at Geffen Playhouse, Bubbling Brown Sugar at Broward Stage Door Theater, 5 Guys Named Mo at Black Spectrum Theatre Co. INC, Hairspray, Hello Dolly, and Footloose at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and Ragtime at Surflight Theater. His television and film credits include NBC’s Law and Order: SVU as Andre Walker and The Purgatory of Ghosts and Grief as Del. Jarvis is passionate about arts education and providing high quality training to children and youth in underserved communities. He is the co-founder of STAGED Masterclass, a performing arts program created by Black theatre professionals which teaches practical performance technique through the lens of Black Achievement and its contributions to the legacy of Theatre. Jarvis is also a talented photographer and founder/creator of BrainART Photography.

Jarvis congratulates the newest AMDA graduates and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors!

We are thrilled to announce our New York Summer 2026 Commencement Speaker - ASHLEY DE LA ROSA! 🎓💜 With a career spanning...
01/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce our New York Summer 2026 Commencement Speaker - ASHLEY DE LA ROSA! 🎓💜

With a career spanning music, television, and Broadway, AMDA graduate Ashley De La Rosa began performing professionally at just four years old, lending her voice to Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer. Born in New York City and raised in Florida, Ashley began taking voice lessons at age six and wrote her first song at seven.

As a senior in high school, Ashley became one of the youngest contestants to advance to the Top 12 on NBC’s The Voice, where she had the opportunity to work with her first mentor, Christina Aguilera. Ashley’s passion for performing ultimately led her to study at AMDA NY.

Immediately following her AMDA training, Ashley hit the road with the 20th Anniversary National Tour of Rent and later joined the National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls The Musical as the standby for Regina George and Gretchen Weiners; and, less than a year later, she joined the Broadway closing company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She went on to play Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the National Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical.

Ashley has since returned to Broadway and is currently starring as Young Haydee in the Tony Award-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club. She will star as Vanessa in the New York City Center Gala Performance of In the Heights later this fall.

On screen, Ashley can be seen as Sienna in Apple TV+’s Dear Edward and as Natalie in Season 3 of HBO’s The Other Two.

Ashley's first EP, God Complex, was released in 2024 and is available on all major streaming platforms. As vocal performance is her first love, she continues to develop her artistry as a singer-songwriter.

Ashley congratulates the newest AMDA graduates and wishes them continued success as they pursue their own creative journeys!

Wicked Little Town 🌆⏱️ An AMDA NY Musical!
30/09/2026

Wicked Little Town 🌆⏱️ An AMDA NY Musical!

AMDA LA & NY Commencement Ceremonies are THIS Saturday! 🎉 Counting down the final days with some moments from LA’s most...
29/09/2026

AMDA LA & NY Commencement Ceremonies are THIS Saturday! 🎉 Counting down the final days with some moments from LA’s most recent Graduation!

28/09/2026

The AMDA Community calls ourselves FAMDA for good reason! 🥲💜

The countdown to Graduation starts NOW! 🎓 AMDA NY and LA’s Commencement Ceremonies are just one week away! ⌛ Get into t...
26/09/2026

The countdown to Graduation starts NOW! 🎓 AMDA NY and LA’s Commencement Ceremonies are just one week away! ⌛ Get into the spirit with these photos from our most recent Graduation Ceremony in NY 💫

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