The best acting school in Los Angeles. Founded in 1927, Theatre of Arts is now a multi media conservatory, specializing in teaching every acting discipline from Meisner to Stella Adler; from Lee Strasberg to Michael Chekhov. Learn on-camera film and television technique, advanced stage disciplines and the business of acting from our highly qualified faculty in our Hollywood studios, situated above Disney's El Capitan Theater and opposite the famous KODAK theatre, home of the Academy Awards.

Hollywood Plaza 2nd Floor
6755 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Tel. 323-463-2500
www.toa.edu

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  Theatre of Arts offers international students that meet eligibility requirements F-1 student visas for the duration of the program.
 
International students in their final trimester who meet academic and attendance standards are offered the opportunity to apply for a full-time, one-year work permit to work in acting and acting related areas. 
 
Final authorization of your permit is granted by USCIS and will remain valid once you have graduated from the program.
 
All students must have strong comprehension of the English language and fluent conversational English skill.
 
Applying students that are in need of English language training please review the ESL program tab on our home page.
 
Requirements for Enrollment:

Complete the Application form. Click here to download form

1. Write a brief statement (typed) about your professional goals as an actor and submit it with your completed application form.
2. Pay $50 non-refundable application fee.
3. Provide the required financial statement (page four of application)
4. Provide a recent bank statement (must prove the balance is more than $26,800 and must be dated within 3 months of application)
5. Provide a copy of your valid passport (must show government stamp and photo)
6. Audition
Unless you have previously auditioned, all applicants, must perform a memorized monologue up to 2 minutes in length of your choosing as an application requirement.
International and/or domestic students living 25 miles outside of Los Angeles can submit an audition via an online viewing site such as YouTube or directly emailed as a media viewing file. 

Upon acceptance and admission, international students must submit their first term tuition payment.  Once received and recorded, the I-20 and further enrollment instructions are issued.

 Tuition:

$6,600/trimester - merit scholarship avaliable.