The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) is a two-year performing arts school. It has two locations. The first is at 120 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, New York City. The second is at 1336 North La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, California. AADA is the oldest acting school in the English-speaking world.[1] The 2015 tuition is $30,650.[2] About 81% of those who apply are accepted.[2] AADA is a private non-profit institution.[3]