Tuition & Program Dates
The Â鶹ֱ²¥ offers conservatory-style actor training across all of its programs. Rooted in the acting techniques taught by Sanford Meisner, our curriculum is delivered by the same core faculty and guided by the same artistic standards, whether students are enrolled in our Two-Year Certificate Program, Six-Week Summer Intensive, or Three-Week Pre-College Conservatory. Each program differs in length and focus, but all provide rigorous, immersive training designed to support serious artistic growth and professional development.
Six-Week Summer Intensive (2026)
Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Tuition: $4,850
Elective - Acting on Pitch: $600
Elective - Shakespeare: $500
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the program reaches capacity.
For application information, please contact Admissions at
admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org
Pre-College Conservatory (2026)
Dates: July 20, 2026 – August 8, 2026
Tuition: $3,400
Please visit the Pre-College Conservatory page for detailed program information and eligibility requirements.
Two-Year Certificate Program
Professional Actor Training (2026–2027)
Program Dates: September 7, 2026 – May 7, 2027
First Year Tuition: $20,500*
Approximately 30 hours per week
Second Year Tuition: $21,000*
Approximately 40 hours per week
Total Tuition (Two Years)
$41,500*
Estimated Cost of Living
Students Living Off Campus
Transportation: $2,151
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $234
Personal / Miscellaneous: $8,856
Housing Allowance: $11,880
Food Allowance: $10,512
Students Living With Parent(s)
Transportation: $1,224
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment: $234
Personal / Miscellaneous: $5,103
Housing Allowance: $9,045
Admissions Contact
If you have questions about tuition, program structure, or the application process, please contact Admissions:
Email: admissions@neighborhoodplayhouse.org
Phone: (212) 688-3770