Academy of dramatic and cinematic arts (ADCA)

If you look up, you will see billions of beautiful stars twinkling in the sky. But when you gaze at the sky long enough, you will notice that the brightest star stands out. We train students to be that bright star that stands out in the midst of thousands of aspiring actors. It takes energy, persistence, guidance, focus and a clear goal to become that star. Let’s light up the sky and fly with us as we take this journey together. 

We cater to you and listen to your personal goals and help you work toward them. With our small class sizes, each student will be given more attention. We teach a variety of techniques including Stanislavsky Method, Chubbuck Method, Sanford Meisner, Uta Hagen, Stella Adler and Practical Aesthetics. Our students will also learn acting for the camera, acting for theater, voice and movement for the actor, audition techniques, acting in commercials, and improvisation. Quarterly, we offer special seminars on film studies, screenwriting, playwriting and directing. 

Abby Rey is an actress based in Las Vegas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has been a professional actress for six years with a handful of feature films under her belt. She has been writing and directing short plays and coaching young actors since 2003. In 2017, she made her directorial debut with Theater in the Valley‘s production of “Tribute” by Bernard Slade. In 2021, she received a Best Actress award for her performance in “The Doll House” for the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project. Her recent credits include a co-star role in the Fox show "The Cleaning Lady". Her husband, Brian, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. They live in Henderson, Nevada with their sons, Elijah and Ethan.

We teach the basics of acting techniques and how to start a career in acting. We also provide our students opportunities to perform in front of a live audience. Quarterly, we host casting events for our students where we invite local casting directors and filmmakers to talent scout for their upcoming films. Our students have been cast in feature films as well as short films, commercials and recently, the 48 Hour Film Project. 

Our team will train you and help you build a resume and have the experience you need for the competitive L.A. market.