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“To live truthfully under given imaginary circumstances.”
~Sanford Meisner

The Neighborhood Playhouse accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications are accepted until the incoming class has been filled, so early application is strongly encouraged. Click here for application information

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. It is the policy of the school to provide equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, students and employees and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion national origin, age, sexual preference, disability, or marital status.

Neighborhood Playhouse Welcome Veteran Applicants:  You served. You sacrificed. For that, we thank you.

Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are an important part of our student body and legacy. We appreciate your service and sacrifice, and are committed to your successful transition from military to civilian life. This commitment includes helping you navigate the application, admissions, and veteran benefit process with a designated administrator and helping to ensure your completion of the Professional Actor Training program.

2025 SIX WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE APPLICATION TIMELINE:

  • Orientation (required) is Monday, June 2nd, 2025. The program begins Tuesday, June 43rd, 2025 and concludes Friday, July 11th, 2025.

2025-2026 PROFESSIONAL ACTOR TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION TIMELINE:

  • The program begins Monday, September 8th, 2025 and concludes Friday, May 8th, 2026. Orientation (required) is Thursday, September 4th, 2025.

All applications are accepted, processed, and considered for admission on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept qualified applications until enrollment of accepted students reaches program capacity. As we are a small, selective conservatory, we recommended that applicants apply sooner rather than later to secure their place for the coming year and make all the necessary arrangements for housing, tuition payment, etc. Contact  Admissions for more information at admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org.

**International Students: The F-1 Student visa process takes an estimated 30-90 days so we strongly encourage International Applicants to apply early. Citizens of Canada ONLY: you may be able to complete the F-1 Student Visa process in 10-14 business days. Email Anthony Reimer at areimer@neighborhoodplayhouse.org for more details. APPLY NOW!**