Ripley-Grier Studios
July 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
PERFORMANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
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
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
August 2025
Ages 18+ | No Audition Required | Monday, Aug. 11 | 6:15-8:30 PM | Cost 285.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
Looking for an Agent? A Manager? Both? We’re here to offer you the exclusive opportunity to perform for 11 scouting agents and managers in one evening!
A Class Act NY has been helping aspiring actors meet their representation and start successful careers for years. Don’t believe us? Check out our impressive our Instagram page to see recent bookings and signings!
11 Talent Firms In Attendance:
CESD
DDO Artists Agency
Stewart Talent
Take 3 Talent
Zuri Agency
Eris Talent Agency
Industry Entertainment Partners
Osbrink Agency
Avalon Artists
MMV Talent
Persona Management
Participating actors should plan to prepare the following:
NON-SINGERS:
• 1 Minute Monologue
SINGERS:
• 1 Minute Monologue
• 16-Bar Cut
• An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music clearly marked and in a binder
Need some extra help before the big day?
Discounted Coaching Available:
Participants will receive a special rate on zoom or in-person coaching with our Broadway coaches and professional Music Directors!
Contact the office to set up a coaching session!
Sunday, Aug. 24 | For People Auditioning for DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS and/or our Senior Main-Stage Production (TBA Soon) | Cost 150.00
Up Your Audition Game and get some great pointers before you audition this September 6 or 7 for our upcoming Off-Broadway Productions of DISNEY’s DESCENDANTS and/or our Senior Main-Stage Production (TBA Soon)!
Work on your audition tech with A.C.A.N.Y. fave stage director & music director, Brad Johnson!
Review one song cut and one scene you plan on performing in your audition!
Receive amazing notes, direction and feedback on your pieces, and improve your audition technique with Brad’s help!
Focus of Class:
• Sing one song cut you intend on performing in your audition
• Rehearse one side you plan on performing in your audition
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from & A.C.A.N.Y. Stage Director & Music Director, Brad Johnson (FROZEN JR, ANNIE JR, LITTLE MERMAID JR)
Get prepared & feel confident in your audition!
September 2025
Ages 11-20 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Saturdays, Sep. 20 - Oct. 25 | 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
Call (212) 315-3010 to mix and match any of A Class Act NY's 5 and 6-week class offerings and SAVE!
Concerned about missing a class? Not to worry, there will be one virtual make-up class offered - Date TBD!
TV/Film/Voice-Over Instructor: Sean Patrick Doyle (BARRY, LAW & ORDER, THE BOXTROLLS)
Hone both on-camera and voice-over technique with a seasoned TV/Film, Broadway & Voice-Over actor!
Focus of Class:
• Uncover differences in script structure and style between Multi-Cam and Single-Cam episodics.
• Learn techniques for vocal transformation, and apply to zany Animation and Video Game characters.
• Master the nuances of tone, inflection and pacing to create dynamic Commercial and Promo reads.
• Finesse your self-tape 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 concludes with a Showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Ages 11-20 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Saturdays, Sep. 20 - Oct. 18 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost 575.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email or call (212) 315-3010
Call (212) 315-3010 to mix and match any of A Class Act NY's 5 and 6-week class offerings and SAVE!
Serious minded students only!
Instructor: TV, Film and Broadway Actor John Patrick Hayden (FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, YOUNGER, TARTUFFE)
Learn Anne Bogart’s widely used Acting Technique, Viewpoints!
Through scene-work and exercises students will learn the core principles of this popular acting method!
Delve deeper into your work!
About Viewpoints
Anne Bogart's Viewpoints is a physical acting technique. It provides a framework for actors and directors to explore movement, space, time, and relationships, fostering collaboration, spontaneity, and heightened sensory awareness. Viewpoints emphasizes a non-hierarchical approach to performance, encouraging performers to respond to each other and their environment in a dynamic and intuitive way.
Final Showcase for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class concludes with a Showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Ages 7-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | 5-Week Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 21 - Oct. 19 | 6-Week Session 2: Sundays, Oct. 26 - Dec. 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 5-Week Session 1 Cost: 575.00 | 6-Week Session 2 Cost: 650.00 | 11-Week Session Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email or call (212) 315-3010
Register for either session or register for both sessions and SAVE! Call (212) 315-3010 to mix and match any of A Class Act NY's 5 and 6-week class offerings and SAVE, too!
Concerned about missing a class? Not to worry, there will be one virtual make-up class offered - Date TBD!
TV/Film & Voice-Over Instructor: Sean Patrick Doyle (BARRY, LAW & ORDER, THE BOXTROLLS)
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:
• Uncover differences in script structure and style between Multi-Cam and Single-Cam episodics.
• Learn techniques for vocal transformation, and apply to zany Animation and Video Game characters.
• Master the nuances of tone, inflection and pacing to create dynamic Commercial and Promo reads.
• Finesse your self-tape 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(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each session culminates in a performance for loved ones & a few scouting Talent Reps!