Ripley-Grier Studios
October 2025
Ages 7-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Sundays, Oct. 26 - Dec. 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost 650.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email or call (212) 315-3010
TV/Film & Voice-Over Instructor: Sean Patrick Doyle (BARRY, LAW & ORDER, THE BOXTROLLS)
Sean Patrick's TV/Film, & Voice-Over credits include BARRY, OITNB, LAW & ORDER, THE SITTER, THE BOXTROLLS, DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY? & more!
Hone both on-camera and voice-over technique with a seasoned TV/Film, & Voice-Over actor!
When we work on voice-over, we do it in an actual, professional NYC Recording Studio! Learn how to use the VO equipment!
Focus of Class:
• Scene Study & Character Development: Learn how to identify operative words, objectives, conflict, tactics and acting beats within the text and how to make your character come to life.
• Learn how to bring out the funny in multi-cam sitcom scenes by cultivating and connecting to your personal joy and opening your comic receptors.
• Learn techniques for vocal transformation, and apply to zany Animation characters.
• Master the nuances of tone, inflection and pacing to create dynamic Commercial and Promo Voice-Over reads.
• Finesse your self-tape on-camera techniques and gather hands-on experience in a professional voice-over booth.
• Learn key VO and On-Camera terminology, and on-set and booth etiquette.
Final Showcase for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class culminates in a performance for loved ones & a few scouting Talent Reps!
November 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 4 - Mid-20s (email for an age exception) | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | Cost 399.95
Payment Plans Available at Checkout! Or, if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010.
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
It’s often challenging to get in front of Talent Agents and Managers. A Class Act NY’s industry showcases provide aspiring actors the unbelievable opportunity to perform for 17 or more scouting agents & managers in one evening.
Previous participants are now working professionally! Many are booking television series, films, voice-overs, commercials and Broadway shows. Click here to read about some of our students’ professional progress or visit our Instagram page for recent shoutouts!
Talent Firms In Attendance:
Stewart Talent
DDO
Osbrink
Avalon Artists
Zuri Agency
Take 3 Talent
Ivy Management
Teri B Talent
Nouveaux Mgt
Malissa Young Mgt
Persona Management
Luber Roklin Entertainment
Dreamscope Entertainment
Clear Talent
BEA (Bonafide & Emerging Artists Agency)
Ascend Talent Mgt
The Showcase Includes:
• The chance to perform in the audition room for 17 or more Scouting Agents & Managers
• A 50-minute virtual coaching session with:
• Non-Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach
• Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach and a Broadway Music Director
** An in-person coaching is available for an additional $140 fee.
December 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Sing for Merri, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of The TRC Company, formerly known as Tara Rubin Casting! TRC is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as BOOP, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, DEAD OUTLAW, SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, THE OUTSIDERS, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, SIX, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, AIN'T TOO PROUD, ALADDIN*, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHASING RAINBOWS*, LES MISERABLES*, AIDA, THE BAND’S VISIT, MISS SAIGON*, SCHOOL OF ROCK*, KING KONG, FALSETTOS*, A BRONX TALE, and many other shows too numerous to mention here!
*ACANY is proud to have many students represented in the casts of these shows! You can read more on our Student Achievement Page!
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your song cut from TRC Casting Director, Merri Sugarman
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A with Merri about the ins-and-outs of the business