The Norwalk
Conservatory
Train With the Best, Be the Best
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Your Discipline
Our comprehensive programs are designed to challenge and prepare students with the skills and tools needed for a career in the performing arts.
Shereen Pimentel - Maria in West Side Story Broadway Revival
From Industry Professionals
The Norwalk Conservatory was developed by Broadway and Television/Film Creatives for those students who are ready to work in the industry but require some additional training & the connections needed to excel in this career. Our curriculums are built to consolidate a traditional 4 year Undergraduate program into 2 years of intense training & a 2 year Grad program into 1 year.
Why Choose
The Norwalk Conservatory?
There are so many reasons! Click right to find out what makes us unique
Location, Location, Location
The Norwalk Conservatory campus is located just outside New York City, 45 minutes by train to midtown Manhattan. Students get the safety of the suburbs, with easy access to industry events and auditions in NYC.
Our Faculty
Did you know our Faculty has a total of over 20 Tony Awards? They include Broadway and Film and Television Directors, Casting Directors, Choreographers, Agents and more! Train with the best to be the best.
Small Class Sizes
We believe strongly in individualized attention. We only accept sixteen students per class with other classes and electives as small as four students per class.
Partnerships
We leverage strong relationships and partnerships with regional theatres and entertainment companies nationwide for internships, job placement, and audition opportunities. As a partner of The A1 Conference, all of our students are guaranteed an audition spot.
Relevant Curriculum
Our curriculums include core classes blended with uniquely relevant courses that are designed for today's industry. From Voice Over to Commercial Hip Hop to Gymnastics, we train our students to be ready for an ever changing market.
Opportunity
Regional theatres come directly to our campus to recruit talent. TV/Film Casting Directors send exclusive breakdowns to our administration. We want our students to work and encourage auditioning while in school.
Location, Location, Location
Our Faculty
Small Class Sizes
Partnerships
Relevant Curriculum
Opportunity
Our Faculty and Guest Artists
Kathleen Marshall
Three Time Tony Award Winning Director/Choreographer
Anything Goes, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Kiss Me Kate
Duncan Stewart
Casting Director
Television/Film and Hadestown, Chicago, On the Town
Andrew Lippa
Composer
The Wild Party, The Addams Family, Big Fish
Casey Hushion
Associate Director
Mean Girls, The Prom, Aladdin
Alex Lacamoire
Three Time Tony and Grammy Award Winning Music Supervisor
Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and In the Heights
Tamilla Woodard
Associate Director
Hadestown
Edgar Godineaux
Associate Choreographer
Ain't Too Proud, Memphis
Jeffrey Dreisbach
Casting Director
Television/Film and Stage
Joshua Bergasse
Tony Nominated Choreographer
SMASH, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, On the Town
Mia Walker
Associate Director
Jagged Little Pill, Waitress, Finding Neverland
Jerry Zaks
Four Time Tony Award Winning Director
The Music Man, Mrs. Doubtfire, Sister Act, A Bronx Tale
Marc Bruni
Director
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Stafford Arima
Director
Allegiance, Altar Boyz
Des McAnuff
Three Time Tony Award Winning Director/Producer
Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Summer
Danny Sharron
Associate Director
Dear Evan Hansen
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