Adult Masterclasses
In our Adult Masterclasses, you can expect to receive individual coaching and feedback from industry professionals to further hone your skill set while making invaluable connections that can help you propel your career to the next level. The focus of our adult workshops range from agent and manager showcases to workshops with Broadway stars and NYC/L.A. casting directors focused on specific skills like on-camera acting and audition technique.
January 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Monday, Jan. 19 (No School!) | Cost for Both Parts: 205.00 | Cost for Part 1 Only w/ Gatsby Actor: 99.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Spend MLK Day working on your craft with two top NYC industry professionals in an exclusive musical theatre masterclass!
Part 1: THE GREAT GATSBY “New Money” Dance Combinationwith Broadway actor Elena Ricardo (The Great Gatsby, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mamma Mia!)
Focus of Part 1:
• Learn the iconic “New Money” choreography from THE GREAT GATSBY with Gatsby’s own Elena Ricardo
• Photos & autographs with Broadway’s Elena Ricardo (time permitting)
Part 2: Musical Theatre Audition Technique w/ DDO Talent Agent Mallory Levy & a Music Director
Train directly with Mallory Levy, Director of the NYC Youth Division and Adult Theatrical Talent Agent at DDO Artists Agency, one of the top bi-coastal agencies in the business.
Mallory is always scouting new talent and currently represents many of our students who were discovered at our classes and summer programs.
Focus of Part 2:
• Perform a 16-bar audition cut and receive individualized coaching and feedback
• Learn whether your material effectively showcases your unique talent, vocal range, and personality
• Develop stronger audition technique and confidence
• Learn how to communicate professionally with a music director in auditions
• Understand what talent agents look for in prospective clients
• Q&A with Mallory about the business (time permitting)
February 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (scenes split by age) | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 5-7:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting from Disney TV Director & Famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman!
Perform scenes for Jason Shipman who will teach you how to land jokes, make turns and leave a lasting impression in Hollywood!
Jason’s credits include a mind-blowing number of projects for DISNEY, NETFLIX, AMAZON, HBO, NICKELODEON, APPLE KIDS, SYFY and UNIVERSAL, among others.
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a sitcom
• Rehearse scenes from hit sitcoms Jason has worked on
• Receive individual coaching from Jason Shipman
• Learn how to Land Jokes, Make Turns and Bring Out the Funny in the Audition Room and On Set
March 2026
Tuesday, Mar. 10 | 7:30-8:15 PM ET | For Parents & Prospective Students | FREE
Join A Class Act NY’s Artistic Director and Founder, Jessica R. Grosman, for a FREE Informational Summer Q&A Session.
This summer, A Class Act NY is offering nine five-day NYC programs in Musical Theatre, TV/Film, Voice-Over, and Straight Acting, taught by an exceptional faculty of Broadway performers, TV and Film actors, Voice-Over artists, and top Industry Professionals. Our programs also feature instruction from L.A. Disney Channel TV Directors and Bi-Coastal Talent Agents and Managers from both Los Angeles and New York.
This session will include:
• An overview of each of our nine one-week summer programs
• A live Q&A with Jessica, who will answer all of your questions about training, placement, and program expectations
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our summer offerings and determine which program(s) are the best fit for you.
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