Dramatic Arts
A Class Act NY’s Online Dramatic Arts weekly classes expose students to a variety of acting techniques and give actors the tools necessary to succeed on stage, on-camera or in the voice-over studio.
Instructors are prominent Broadway, On-Camera and Voice-Over Actors and Industry Pros from NYC and LA who are all working in the field today!
Payment plans are available, please contact us for more information!
September 2024
Ages: 8-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
TV/Film Instructor: Ali Cobrin (THE BAXTERS, AMERICAN PIE REUNION, LOOK)
Focus of Class:
• Mastering the Self-Tape Audition
• Mastering the Zoom & In-Person Callback Audition
• Learn the Art of the Redirect and How to Make Quick Adjustments on the Spot
• Learn How to Handle Chemistry Reads & Be a Generous Scene Partner
• Learn How to Use Your Physicality On-Camera
• Work on Character Development & Script Analysis & Bring Your Character to Life
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
Ages: 12-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
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Prerequisite: For serious students only!
Session 1 Instructor: Playwright & Broadway, TV/Film Actor, Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn (FBI: MOST WANTED, MAMMA MIA!, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN)
Session 2 Instructor: Broadway Actor, Playwright & Director, Matias De La Flor (CAMELOT, LES MIS, ROMEO Y JULIETA LIMENO)
Students learn one or both of the techniques developed by two masters of acting: David Mamet, and Sanford Meisner.
Through scene-work, monologues and acting exercises students will learn the core principles of these distinguished masters of acting.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 1:30-3:30 PM SESSION
Ages: 12-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 1:30-3:30 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Prerequisite: For serious students only!
Session 1 Instructor: Playwright & Broadway, TV/Film Actor, Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn (FBI: MOST WANTED, MAMMA MIA!, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN)
Session 2 Instructor: TBA
Students learn one or both of the techniques developed by two masters of acting: David Mamet, and Sanford Meisner.
Through scene-work, monologues and acting exercises students will learn the core principles of these distinguished masters of acting.
• 1st 6-Week Session Focus: Mamet’s Practical Aesthetics
David Mamet is a renowned American playwright, director, and screenwriter who has made a significant impact on the world of theatre, TV and Film. He also created an acting technique referred to as PRACTICAL AESTHETICS, which we will explore in our 1st six week session. If you struggle with overthinking or getting caught up in your own head, Mamet’s technique is a straightforward way to engage with your script and your imagination. We will study his 4 step process: The Literal, The Wants, The Essential Action and The As If.
• 2nd 6-Week Session Focus: Meisner Technique
The goal of the Meisner Technique is for the actor to not focus on themselves and instead concentrate on the other actors in the immediate environment. There is a greater focus on the other actor as opposed to one's internal thoughts or feelings associated with the character.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
November 2024
Ages 11-20 (email for age exception) | Mondays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 5:30-7 PM ET | Cost 740.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Instructor is Writer/Actor/Director & BAFTA Award-Winning Filmmaker: John Patrick Hayden
Are you an aspiring actor, director, or writer?
If you answered YES, then this zoom class is for YOU!
Work with John Patrick Hayden, internationally recognized BAFTA awarded filmmaker whose work is featured on Amazon Prime! John is currently in meetings with Lionsgate with a feature he co-wrote, and he also holds his MFA in Film Production! In addition to that, he is a busy TV/Film and Stage actor having appeared in tons of TV/Film projects you know and love including Hulu’s FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, LAW & ORDER and DAREDEVIL! He also appeared on Broadway in the classic, TARTUFFE!
Transform an idea into a script, a shoot, and get ready to have your short film make its world premiere in our Film Festival!
With John Patrick Hayden as your guide, you can create and even star in your own comedy, music video, drama, or horror film!
Focus of Class:
• Write a short film (1-2 pages works great!)
• Storyboard your film (learn how in class with JPH)
• Plan and SHOOT your film! Star in your own original short film, or cast your friends & family to play parts in your movie! (PS - SOOOO much fun)
• Edit your film (learn how important editing is to a film's final product)
• Screen your film at A Class Act’s Film Festival
All you need is a smartphone & the internet!