<p>I am interested in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Beyond wanting to work on my acting career, I find it important to have an active social life as well. I am 18 and I will be finishing my Freshman year at a 4 year university. I am applying to American Academy of Dramatic Arts as a transfer. I was wondering that the social life is at the academy. I have friends who attend USC and UCLA. Many attend local night clubs/bars as their form of nightlife entertainment beyond the frat parties (which i know AADA does not have of course). Is American Academy of Dramatic Arts the same? If not what do they do as their social life.</p>
<p>AADA is an acting conservatory, not a university. All classes will be in support of your art: acting, voice, movement, scene work, etc. Students will be a wide range of ages - not just “college-age” kids. Many will be trying to work full and/or part-time jobs to support themselves while attending AADA. Many will also be spending lots of their free time going on auditions and trying to book work.</p>
<p>Tuition is $30,000 per year; you must be invited to attend the second year of training (faculty need to feel you are serious/committed to the program). Living expenses are additional - living in LA is expensive, and you’ll probably need to have a car to get around to auditions and get to class depending on where you’re living. Someone else may have better info, but I expect you’ll have to spend at least $800-$1000/month for room/food/gas - and that’s probably living in a tiny place in an OK area, with a roommate.</p>
<p>Are you sure you are serious about this path? If your major concern is “social life” and “nightlife/entertainment” then this may not be the best step for you.</p>