WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

A Class Act NY’s intensive One-Day Weekend Workshops and Ongoing Classes award students of all skill levels the rare and unique opportunity to work in an intimate setting with Broadway stars, casting directors and talent agents.

Space is limited!

All skill levels welcome!

Click here to see some of our past Workshops and Classes!

Now offering classes for 5 – 6 year olds. Email us for more info.

• One-Week Broadway Camps

  Read detailed descriptions about Camp ACA NYC & Camp ACA Long Island
  
  NYC dates: August 16 - 20th - Sold Out! Email us to join the wait list!
  
  Long Island Camp: August 23rd - 27th - Limited Time Offer -Register by July 23rd and get $50 off!
  
  

• 8 Week Musical Theatre Class with a Broadway Star!

  Work with a Broadway star, Michelle Kittrell, in an 8 Week Musical Theatre Class! Work on scenes, songs and dance combinations from your favorite Broadway hits! Then, perform in a recital for family & friends and a few industry guests! New material for returning students!
  
  The Class will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Scenes, songs and dance combos from Broadway hits
  • Perform in a Recital for family, friends & a few industry guests
  • Work on proper vocal, acting and dance technique

  
  When: Saturdays, Sept. 25th, Oct. 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, Nov. 6th, Nov. 13th, Nov. 20th
  Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley - Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 450.00
  
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• Billy Elliot Workshop with Tony® Award Winner, Trent Kowalik & a Talent Agent!

  Join Tony Award® Winner, Trent Kowalik of Billy Elliot fame and a top NYC Talent Agent!
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Dance Combination from Billy Elliot
  • Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
  • Scene Work from Billy Elliot
  • Musical Theatre Audition Technique
  • Mock Audition for a Talent Agent

  
  When: Sat., Sept. 25th
  Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley -Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl. - between 36th & 37th St.
  Cost: 160.00
  
  
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• 8 Week Musical Theatre Class with a Broadway Actor for 5 - 6 Year Olds!

  NEW CLASS! Work with a Broadway actor in an 8 Week Musical Theatre Class! Work on songs and dance combinations from your favorite Broadway hits! Then, perform in a recital for family & friends and a few industry guests!

  
  The Class will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Songs and dance combos from Broadway hits
  • Perform in a Recital for family, friends & a few industry guests
  • Work on proper vocal, acting and dance technique

  
  When: Sundays, Sept. 26th, Oct. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Nov. 7th, Nov. 14th, Nov. 21st
  Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Ages: 5 - 6
  Where: Ripley - Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 450.00
  
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• Voice Over Workshop with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé & a Top NYC Agent!

  Work in a professional voice over studio complete with your own sound engineer! Kids will work on voice over material from popular animated t.v. shows. Class will culminate in a mock audition for top talent agent!
  
  When: Sunday, Oct. 3rd
  Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Cost: 160.00
  Where: PDR Voice Over Coaching - 826 Broadway - 4th Fl.
  
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• 6 Week Tap Class with Billy Elliot Star, Thommie Retter!

  Beginner to Advanced Beginner!
  Pro-rated for those who can’t attend all classes!
  
  Perfect your tap dancing with Thommie Retter of Billy Elliot fame! Thommie is a world-renowned instructor, choreographer and Broadway Star!
  
  When: Sun., Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Nov. 7
  Time: 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
  Ages: 7-16
  Cost: 325.00
  Where: Ripley Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
  
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• Wicked Workshop with Wicked Star, Chelsea Krombach & a Top NYC Talent Manager!

  Work with Wicked Star, Chelsea Krombach (Elphaba u/s), Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé and a top NYC Talent Manager! Work on scenes, songs, and a dance combo from this legendary Broadway smash hit with the experts!
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
  • Scene Work from Wicked
  • Dance Combination from Wicked
  • Musical Theatre Audition Technique

  
  When: Monday, Oct. 11th (Columbus Day)
  Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Ages: 7-16
  Where: YMHA of Wayne, NJ - 1 Pike Drive, Wayne
  Cost: 150.00 members/175.00 non-members
  Register: Call Meryl Budnick at YMHA at 973.595.0100

• On-Camera T.V. Acting Workshop with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé & a NYC Top Talent Agent!

  Work with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé and a top NYC Talent Agent! Work on scenes from today’s hottest, kid friendly shows! Material covered may include scenes from shows such as Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, iCarly & more. Then, the agent will conduct a mock audition at the end of class.
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • On-camera audition technique
  • Age appropriate t.v. material
  • On-camera lingo
  • Mock audition for a Talent Manager

  
  When: Saturday, Oct. 23rd
  Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 175.00
  
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• Musical Theatre Audition Technique Workshop with a Casting Director & Agent!

  Work with a top NYC Casting Director and a NYC Talent Agent! Bring in several 32 bar cuts that you use for auditions. We will also work on scene work. Whether you're looking to become a professional actor or you just want to hone your audition skills for your school or community theatre productions, this is a great way to learn proper technique. Then, strut your stuff for a talent agent!
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Your audition music - Bring in several 32 bar cuts
  • Song Interpretation & Proper Musical Theatre Audition Technique
  • Scene Work from your favorite Broadway shows
  • Mock audition for a top NYC Agent

  
  When: Sunday, Nov. 7th
  Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 160.00
  
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• The Billy Elliot Workshop with Tony Award® Winner, Trent Kowalik & a Talent Manager

  Join Trent Kowalik, one of the original Tony Award® winning Billy's and a top NYC Talent Manager for a Billy Workshop!
  
  Then, strut your stuff for a top NYC Manager!
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Dance Combination from Billy Elliot
  • Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
  • Scene Work from Billy Elliot
  • Musical Theatre Audition Technique

  
  When: Monday, November 11th (Veteran's Day)
  Time: 1 p.m - 5 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Sid Jacobson JCC - 300 Forest Drive - East Hills, Long Island
  Cost: 150.00 members/175.00 non-members
  Register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545

• Commercial Workshop with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé & Talent Agent!

  Work with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé and a top NYC Talent Agent! A Talent Agent will conduct a mock audition at the end of class.
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • On-camera audition technique & proper reads
  • Age appropriate commercial material
  • On-camera lingo
  • Mock audition for a Talent Agent

  
  When: Sat., Nov. 13
  Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 175.00
  
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• The Addams Family Workshop with an A.F. Star & an Agent!

  Join a Star from the Addams Family and a top NYC Talent Agent for an Addams Family theme workshop!
  
  The workshop will focus on:
  

  
  
  • Dance Combination from Addams Family
  • Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching
  • Scene Work from Addams Family
  • Musical Theatre Audition Technique
  • Mock Audition for a Talent Agent

  
  When: Sat., Dec. 4th
  Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley -Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl. - between 36th & 37th St.
  Cost: 150.00
  
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• Film & T.V. Workshop with Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé, A Casting Director & an Agent!

  Work with one of NYC's most prestigious casting directors on popular t.v. and film scenes, on-camera audition technique and lingo and a top Talent Manager!
  
  When: Sun., Dec. 19th
  Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Ages: 7 - 16
  Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
  Cost: 185.00
  
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Workshops are held in Manhattan, Long Island and throughout the New York Tri-State area.

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

“Sing Your Heart Out” with professional actor*
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. 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.

Email us to bring our after-school classes to your school!