Alumni On-Campus Policies

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY

GENERAL ACCESS INFORMATION

AMDA’s New York campus is now open to vaccinated alumni for individual rehearsal use and library access. To utilize alumni benefits on campus, alumni must present a valid AMDA ID to the security team upon entry. Alumni who do not possess an AMDA ID can submit an Alumni ID Request form in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: All alumni must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to gain access to AMDA’s New York campus. AMDA will accept COVID-19 vaccinations that are approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization. To be cleared for access to AMDA’s New York campus, alumni must submit their vaccination records through the Alumni Vaccination Form.

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 submitted their COVID-19 vaccination records and 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

• • 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

• • 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)

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

AMDA’s Los Angeles campus is now open to vaccinated alumni for individual rehearsal use and library access. To utilize alumni benefits on campus, alumni must present a valid AMDA ID to the security team upon entry. Alumni who do not possess an AMDA ID can submit an Alumni ID Request form in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: All alumni must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to gain access to AMDA’s Los Angeles campus. AMDA will accept COVID-19 vaccinations that are approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization. To be cleared for access to AMDA’s Los Angeles campus, alumni must submit their vaccination records through the Alumni Vaccination Form.

To utilize alumni benefits on campus, alumni must present a valid AMDA ID to the guard at the guard booth at the Tower Building, in the lobby of the Vine Building or Dance Center. After explaining the purpose of your visit to the guard, you will be directed to sign-in with reception.

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 submitted their COVID-19 vaccination records and 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

• • 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

• • 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

In-person taping sessions at the Los Angeles campus are not available at this time. For virtual taping sessions, use the New York Sign Up link above. Be sure to scroll along the top bar to a future date marked ONLINE.

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.