WELCOME TO A CLASS ACT NY!
The Award-Winning Acting Studio for Kids & Teens
Congrats to our student, Danika Yarosh for being cast in Billy Elliot!!!
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Camp ACA Long Island - Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545 to register today!
Camp ACA NYC - Sold Out! To join the wait list, email us.
Six Week Musical Theatre Scene Study Class with a Broadway actor. Starts Oct. 13. Enroll now! Read more ›
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MISSION
A Class Act NY’s mission is to enrich children’s lives through the magic of the performing arts in a fun, safe and supportive environment! Our instructors include prominent Broadway Stars, Casting Directors and Talent Agents who will provide your child with a memorable and invaluable education.
*Workshops are held in Manhattan, Long Island and throughout the New York Tri-State area.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Musical Theatre Scene Study Class (6 Weeks)
Work on popular scenes and songs with a Broadway actor and our Musical Director. (Shows covered may include Annie, The Little Mermaid, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, Wicked)
Unlike other types of acting, the stakes are substantially higher in musicals. Therefore, actors need to learn how to make bold choices, create strong characters to successfully transition from scene to song. Learn proper musical theatre technique from the pro’s!
Class culminates in a recital for family, friends and a few industry guests. All levels welcome!
When: Saturdays, 10 am - 11:30 am
Ages: 8 - 14
Six Weeks (10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 & 11/14)
Cost: 375.00
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Space is limited!
ONGOING CLASSES
A Class Act NY offers ongoing after-school and weekend classes that are geared towards students of all skill levels. Classes are fun yet educational and a great creative outlet. Hone your talents with the best instructors in NYC!
Acting 101 with Tony Mansker from Broadway’s Mary Poppins
A Class Act NY is thrilled to have Tony Mansker from Broadway’s smash hit, Mary Poppins teach Acting 101. This six-week course (1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/7) will help students create living, breathing characters by breaking down text and analyzing intent and motivation. Students will perform scenes and monologues, unlock their imagination through improvisation, and approach a character from a cold reading to a final performance for family, friends, talent agents and casting directors.
All levels are welcome! Space is limited to 14 students.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
“Sing Your Heart Out” with Broadway’s Ashlee Fife*
This is an introduction to classic & contemporary show tunes. If you want to sing and dance like a Broadway star then this class is for you! Work with professionally trained actors/singers on ensemble pieces. Learn proper vocal technique, diction and ear training. Strut your stuff in a recital for friends and family!
*This class is already in session in Brooklyn. Email us regarding future dates and locations.
“Triple Threat” with a professional actor
Work on the three primary disciplines that make you a skilled musical theatre actor: singing, dancing & acting. Work on songs, dance combos, scenes and monologues. Class culminates in a recital for family & friends.
RECENT WORKSHOPS
On-Camera Film Workshop with Casting Director, Aubrey Villareal & Artistic Director, Jessica Rofe
Sold Out! To join the wait list, email us!
Work on scenes from feature films with CSA Casting Director, Aubrey Villareal. Aubrey has worked on kid friendly movies such as “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, “The Untitled Adam Sandler Feature,” and “Untitled Nancy Meyers” feature for Universal as well as many others. Aubrey works on the t.v. show “Gossip Girls.”
The focus of the workshop will be on:
- On-Camera Audition Technique
- On set lingo
- How to break down a scene and create bold and interesting characters
- Script Analysis
- Mock audition
When: Saturday, June 13
Ages: 8 - 15
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: $175
Voice over T.V. Animation Workshop with Casting Director, Ed Lewis
Sold Out! To join the wait list, email us.
Back by popular demand! Ed Lewis, Casting Director of Nick’s Animated Series, Wonder Pets, the live action Nick Jr. and Noggin series, Team Umizoomi, and Broadway’s Popcorn, will be teaching another voice over workshop. The workshop will take place in a professional recording studio complete with your own sound engineer! Kids will work in the booth on children’s animated scripts from these hit Nick shows! Ed casts kids of all ages to voice the characters you hear on t.v.!
Ed also casts for t.v., film and theatre. To read Ed’s extensive bio, visit the faculty page.
When: Saturday, June 6
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: PDR Voice Over Coaching-826 Broadway-between 11th and 12th St-4th Fl.
Cost: 150.00
Work with Broadway star, Jennifer Cody and Jane Fucillo of Shirley Grant, one of the New York areas most respected talent management firms for young performers! Get great training and feedback from the pro’s!
The workshop will focus on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Shrek
- Dance combo from Shrek
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Sunday, May 17
Ages: 7 - 16
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios- 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 150.00
Sold Out! Email us to join the wait list!
Join Billy Elliott stars Thommie Retter & Casey Whyland & Casting Director, Nora Brennan for a Billy Elliot Workshop!
The focus of the workshop will be on:
- Dance Combination from Billy Elliot
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Billy Elliot
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Saturday, May 2nd
Ages: 7 - 16
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: $150
Work with Billy Elliot stars, Thommie Retter and Casey Whyland and Nora Brennan of Nora Brennan Casting, the show’s youth casting director! Work on songs, scenes and a dance combo from Broadway’s newest smash hit! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with three industry professionals who are intimately involved with the show! To read more about our guest artists, click here.
The Little Mermaid Workshop with Broadway’s Ariel, Sierra Boggess & a Paige Blansfield of Tara Rubin Casting!
We are very proud to announce that Sierra Boggess, who plays Ariel on Broadway will be coming to A Class Act NY on Sunday, April 5th!
Work with this Broadway star and Drama Desk Winner on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Little Mermaid
- Dance combo from Little Mermaid
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Sunday, April 5
Ages: 7 - 16
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios- 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 150.00
Spring 2009 Industry Showcase
Audition Dates: March 28, 29 & April 4, 5
Check out the Showcases & Productions page for more info!
Voice over T.V. Animation Workshop with Casting Director, Ed Lewis
Sold Out! To join the wait list, email info@aclassactny.com
We are very pleased to announce that Ed Lewis, Casting Director of Nick’s Animated Series, Wonder Pets, the live action Nick Jr. and Noggin series, Team Umizoomi, and Broadway’s Popcorn, will be teaching a voice over workshop. The workshop will take place in a professional recording studio complete with your own sound engineer! Kids will work in the booth on children’s animated scripts from these hit Nick shows! Ed casts kids of all ages to voice the characters you hear on t.v.!
Students walk away with an MP3 of their work at the end of the session. Ed also casts for t.v., film and theatre. To read Ed’s extensive bio, visit the faculty page.
When: Saturday, Mar. 14
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: PDR Voice Over Coaching-826 Broadway-between 11th and 12th St-4th Fl.
Cost: 150.00 including an MP3
Sold Out! Email us to join the wait list!
NEW MATERIAL FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
Work with Artistic Director and Casting Director, Jessica Rofe on how to audition for commercials. Jessica has cast commercials in New York and California and has extensive experience in proper on-camera audition technique. Then, strut your stuff for one of New York’s most prestigious Talent Agents. All levels welcome! The Workshop will focus on:
- On-camera audition technique
- Age appropriate commercial material
- On-camera lingo
- Mock audition for a Talent Agent from one of NYC’s most prominent agencies
When: Sunday, March 15
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: $175
Television Acting Workshop with Artistic Director Jessica Rofe and Elise Koseff of JMM Management
NEW MATERIAL FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
Work on scenes from today’s hottest TV shows, such as Drake & Josh, Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Zoey 101, iCarly & more with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé. Then strut your stuff for one of New York’s most prestigious Talent Managers, Elise Koseff of JMM Management, who represents children and teens for t.v., film, and theatre. The workshop will focus on:
- On-camera audition technique
- Age appropriate t.v. material
- On-camera lingo
- Mock audition for a prestigious Talent Manager
When: Saturday, March 21
Ages: 7 – 14
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: $175
Register now >
The Annie Workshop with Andrea McArdle!
Sold Out! To join the wait list, email us at info@aclassactny.com
We are very proud to announce that Andrea McArdle, who originated the role of ANNIE on Broadway will be coming to A Class Act NY March 7th, 2009!
Work with Broadway legend and the youngest Tony Award® nominee for Best Lead Actress in a Musical, Andrea McArdle on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Annie
- Dance combo from Annie
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
Do not miss this rare and unique opportunity! Register now ›
When: Saturday, March 7, 2009
Ages: 7 - 16
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios- 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 175.00
NYC: The Wicked Workshop with Wicked’s, Eddie Pendergraft & Pat Goodwin of Telsey & Co. Casting
Work with Wicked star, Eddie Pendergraft and Patrick Goodwin from Telsey + Co, the show’s casting directors! Work on scenes, songs, and a dance combo from this legendary Broadway smash hit with the experts! The focus of the workshop will be on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Wicked
- Dance Combination from Wicked
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Sunday, Mar. 8th
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Ages: 7-14
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios/520 8th Ave, 16th Fl./btw 36th & 37th St.
Cost: $150
The Wicked Workshop with Wicked Star Eddie Pendergraft & Artistic Director Jessica Rofe
Sold Out!
Work with Wicked star, Eddie Pendergraft and Artistic Director Jessica Rofé! Work on scenes, songs, and a dance combo from this legendary Broadway smash hit with the experts! The focus of the workshop will be on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Wicked
- Dance Combination from Wicked
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents Day)
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
Ages: 7-16
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn, Long Island/300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY
Cost: $150 members/$175 non-members
To register: Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545. Same discount applies.
Sold out! To join the wait list, email info@aclassactny.com
We are thrilled that Mike Pollock, prominent voice over actor and Barry Shapiro, Casting Director and Co-Owner of Herman & Lipson Casting will be co-teaching our very first animation & commercial voice over workshop! The workshop will take place in a professional recording studio complete with a sound engineer! Kids will work in the booth on children’s animation and commercial scripts that they are surely to be familiar with! Students walk away with an MP3 of their work at the end of the session.
When: Saturday, Jan. 31
Ages: 7 - 14
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Where: PDR Voice Over Coaching-826 Broadway-between 11th and 12th Streets-4th Fl.
Cost: $125 including the MP3
The Mary Poppins Workshop with Poppins star, Tony Mansker & Paige Blansfield of Tara Rubin Casting
When: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009
Ages: 7-14
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios- 520 8th Ave – 16th Floor
Cost: 150.00
Work with Mary Poppins star, Tony Mansker & Paige Blansfield, of Tara Rubin Casting, the show’s casting directors! Work on scenes, songs, and a dance combo from this family friendly Broadway hit! Get feedback and coaching from the pro’s!
The focus of the workshop will be on:
- Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
- Scene Work from Mary Poppins
- Dance Combination from Poppins
- Musical Theatre Audition Technique
Sold out! To join the wait list, call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545
Work on scenes from today’s hottest TV shows, such as Drake & Josh, Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Zoey 101, iCarly & more with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé. Then strut your stuff for one of New York’s most prestigious Talent Agents, Barbara Coleman, who represents children and teens for TV, film, and theatre.
When: Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Ages: 7 – 16
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn, Long Island/300 Forest Dr./East Hills, NY 11548
Cost: $150 members/$175 non-members
To register: Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545 . Same discount applies.
Acting 101 with Tony Mansker from Broadway’s Mary Poppins
When: Saturdays, 10 am - 11:30
Ages: 8 - 13
Six weeks (1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/7)
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
A Class Act NY is thrilled to have Tony Mansker from Broadway’s smash hit, Mary Poppins teach Acting 101. This six-week course (1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/7) will help students create living, breathing characters by breaking down text and analyzing intent and motivation. Students will perform scenes and monologues, unlock their imagination through improvisation, and approach a character from a cold reading to a final performance for family, friends, talent agents and casting directors.
All levels are welcome! Space is limited to 14 students. Register now ›
Performing Arts Vacation Workshop with Broadway’s Ashlee Fife and Artistic Director Jessica Rofé
When: Monday, Dec. 29 – Wednesday, Dec. 31
Time: 9:30-5:30 pm
Ages: 7-16
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn, Long Island/300 Forest Dr./East Hills, NY 11548
Cost: $475 Non-Members/ JCC Members $425
Workshop includes on-camera commercial acting, television acting, improvisation and musical theatre.
Workshops are held in Manhattan, Long Island and the New York Tri-State area.
Television Acting Workshop with Artistic Director Jessica Rofé and a Talent Agent
When: Saturday December 13th, 2008
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm
Ages: 7-14
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios/520 8th Ave/16th Fl/btw 36th & 37th St.
Cost: 175.00
Work on scenes from today’s hottest TV shows, such as Drake & Josh, Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Zoey 101 & more with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofe, and ACA Staff! Then strut your stuff for one of New York’s most prestigious Talent Agents who represents children and teens for TV, film, and theatre.
Manhattan Camp ACA
When: Monday, Aug. 17 – Friday, Aug. 25
Ages: 7 – 16 (two groups)
Where: Nola Studios-250 W. 54th St.
Cost: $650 including ticket to Broadway show*
Long Island Camp ACA
When: Monday, Aug. 24 – Friday, Aug. 28
Ages: 7 – 16 (two groups)
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC-300 Forest Dr, East Hills, NY
Cost: $695 for members of the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills$770 for non-members.* Cost includes ticket to the Broadway matinee and bus ride to and from Manhattan on the day of the matinee.
To register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545
*Prices subject to change
CONGRATS TO OUR STUDENTS
Congrats to Gianna Blanche for signing with Abrams Artists after our Industry Showcase!
Congrats to all of our Industry Showcase participants, many of whom are now signed or freelancing with top talent agents and managers!
Congrats to Amanda Yarosh for being signed across the board with CESD through our new headshot/resume service! Go Amanda!
Congrats to Gianna Blanche for her callback with Elise Kossef of JMM Talent Management firm from our TV Acting Workshop!
Congrats to Theo Klein for being called in to Don Buchwald & Associates Talent Agency after meeting Pam Roth at our commercial workshop, March 15th!
Congrats to Jared Zerillo for her callback with Stephanie Artuso of Talentworks Talent Agency. Stephanie saw Jared in our six week Acting 101 Class Recital.
Congrats to Elise Garden for her callback with Barbara Coleman of Innovative Artists Talent Agency from our TV Acting Workshop at the Roslyn JCC on January 19th.
Congrats to Jackson Stenborg who was called in for a follow up audition with Victoria Kress of Don Buchwald & Associates Talent Agency from our TV Acting Workshop with Artistic Director, Jessica
Congrats to Daniel & Ilan Luttway for signing with Shirley Grant Management after A Class Act NY arranged a special meeting through our new HEADSHOT/RESUME SERVICE. For inquiries about this new service, email us.
Congrats to J. Prager-Hessel and J. Hayden for their callbacks from our Commercial Workshop at the JCC on Oct. 13th!
Congratulations to M. Doyle & J. DeNatale for their callbacks with Marion at F.B.I. Talent Agency from our Commercial Workshop!
Congratulations to Emily V., M. Beer, and M. Rubin for their callbacks with Abrams Artists Talent Agency from our Beauty & The Beast Workshop with Steve Blanchard!
Congratulations to our student Madeline McNulty for her role in the feature film “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” starring Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively!
Congratulations to Ariana H., Austin L., Daniel L., Alison S., Abigail D. Bradley S., Taylor M., Emma K. for their callbacks with Agents & Managers from our April 3rd Industry Showcase!
Congrats to 3/2 Musical Theatre Lab Workshop to J. Duthie for her callback with Abrams Artists.
Congrats to 2/23 Commercial Workshop Students for their callbacks with Innovative Artists: Paige Reifler, Michelle Layton, Emma Kantor, Sara Lipton.
Congrats to 2/9 TV Acting Workshop Students for their callbacks with Abrams Artists: P. Reifler, K. Frazier, M. Adler.
Congrats to our student Mikie Sakanaka who played Little Girl in an Equity production of Ragtime at the White Plains Performing Arts Center.
Congrats to ACA TV Acting Workshop Students, M. Narduzzi, I. Quenca, M. Hammond, J. Lynch, T. & C. Mitchell, A. Lichtenstein for their callbacks with Jenevieve of AboutFace, a division of The Carson/Kulker Talent Agency!
Congrats to Taylor Mitchell, Jessica Lynch, Brenna Donahue & Elizabeth Peck for their callbacks with Innovative Artists Youth Legit Division!
On-Camera Workshop Students, Billy Eckert and Dahlia Chacon, for getting signed with Innovative Artists Youth Department, Barbara Coleman!
Workshop Student, Dasha Bazile, for her role in the Feature Film, OLD DOGS starring John Travolta & Robin Williams!
ACA Camper and Workshop student, Lindsey Wales, for appearing on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in an Andy Samberg sketch!
ACA Student, Nia Scriven for her work with Hannah Montana’s Miley Cyrus at Miley’s Licensing Show!
Congratulations to ACA Student, Lina Silver for her performance in The Public’s SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM!
Congratulations to Leigh Umans & Farris Ellington for booking the Feature Film, FAR FROM FAMILY through A Class Act NY!
Congratulations to Camp ACA and Workshop students Gianna Bruzzese for starring as “Tasha, the Hippo”, on the hit kids show THE BACKYARDIGANS!