the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) to offer associate degrees.
On June 3, 2025, NYCDA announced that it will be closing on August 31, 2025, and will begin the process of assisting students in transferring to other programs.
== History ==
Actors in Advertising, which grew into the School for Film and Television (SFT) and later became the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA), was founded in 1980 by Joan See, a student of Sanford Meisner. NYCDA founded the annual Joan See Memorial Scholarship in 2018.
In 1995, NYCDA was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. In 2013, the institution began granting an associate degree in Film & Television Performance after approval by the New York State Board of Regents. In 2018, The New York Conservatory launched a two-year associate degree in Musical Theater Performance.
NYCDA's campus is located in Manhattan's Chelsea/Flatiron district, most recently at 39 West 19th Street.
The final day of instruction will be on August 29, …
