We welcome applicants who demonstrate creative potential, curiosity, discipline and a genuine commitment to the dramatic and entertainment arts.​

NIDA values the diverse perspectives, experiences and creative practices that enrich our community.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including communities historically underrepresented in the creative and entertainment industries.

Applicants come to NIDA through many pathways, including secondary or higher education, vocational training, creative practice, professional work and lived experience.​

We look for people who will contribute positively to NIDA’s collaborative, inclusive and creative learning environment.​