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.
October 2024
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - 20s (scenes split by age) | Saturday, Oct. 26 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 55.00
Perform scenes for Jason Shipman who will teach you how to land jokes, identify turns and make 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
• Q&A with Jason Shipman
November 2024
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 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 Tara Rubin Casting! Tara Rubin is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as 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 Tara Rubin 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
No Audition Required | Ages 13 - Adults | Saturday, Nov. 9 | Cost to Perform 205.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Sing for Benton, or observe to pick up new tips!
Benton Whitley is a prolific theatrical casting director who casts Broadway shows, National & International Tours, Regional Theatres, and on occasion, projects for TV/Film.
Select credits include: HADESTOWN (Broadway, West End, & National Tour), HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO (Broadway), LIFE OF PI (Broadway), CHICAGO THE MUSICAL (Broadway), EVITA (Shakespeare Theatre Co.), AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG (National Tour), HAIR (Signature Theatre), RAGTIME (Signature Theatre), THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Broadway & National Tour), ROCK OF AGES (Broadway), THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (Broadway), FREAKY FRIDAY (Disney), HAIRSPRAY (Intl Tour), SHREK (Intl Tour), ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (NBC), FREAKY FRIDAY (Disney+), and TINY PRETTY THINGS (Netflix).
Students 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 Whitley Theatrical Casting Director, Benton Whitley
• 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 Benton about the ins-and-outs of the business
*This workshop is for educational purposes only and cannot and will not be treated as an audition.
December 2024
No Audition Required | Ages 7-Adults, 2 Sessions Grouped by Age | Saturday, December 7 | Cost 225.00
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on Disney and Nickelodeon from one of the industry’s most in-demand Hollywood Directors, Wendy Faraone!
Wendy has directed over 300 episodes of television! She has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of THAT GIRL LAY LAY, PRETTY FREAKIN’ SCARY, ERIN AND AARON, and tons of episodes of JUST ROLL WITH IT, RAVEN’S HOME, SIDE HUSTLE, KNIGHT SQUAD, WARPED, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, WALK THE PRANK, LIV AND MADDIE and more!
She also has the unique distinction of being the only woman director on the upcoming THUNDERMAN’S RETURN Series!
Wendy’s goal is to equip actors with the skills, confidence and dedication required to show up on set and be ready to work. Her enthusiasm and energy prepare students for promising and enduring careers!
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a Disney and Nick show
• Rehearse Scenes from Hit Shows Wendy has directed
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from Wendy Faraone
• Perform Scenes with blocking in front of a Live Audience (parents and loved ones)!
Work with prolific Los Angeles Disney & Nick Director, Wendy Faraone in one or more of her TV Sitcom Masterclasses this December and be prepared for the day you book a TV show!
February 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - 20s (scenes split by age) | Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Cost to Participate 195.00 | Cost to Observe 55.00
Work via Zoom, with Top Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick of DPD Casting, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick of DPD Casting, a 20-year veteran of the casting industry!
Danielle worked as a Casting Director at NICKELODEON for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent.
Some highlights from her NICKELODEON years include BLUES CLUES, THE ASTRONAUTS, THE BARBARIAN AND THE TROLL, BUBBLE GUPPIES, DRAMA CLUB, DORA THE EXPLORER, WELCOME TO THE WAYNE and more!
Since her departure from Nickelodeon to open her own casting office in April 2022, she has cast AMERICAN GIRL: CORINNE TAN, the first American Girl of the Year film, which tells the story of the first Chinese American Girl, for HBOMax and Marvista Entertainment, LAST WEEK TONIGHT with John Oliver, TINY TIME TRAVEL, for PBS, SESAME WORKSHOP’S TOGETHER WE CAN, SUPERKITTIES SEASON 2 and the upcoming Season 3 for Disney Jr., and worked as the kids casting director/consultant on several films including YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH and BIRTH/REBIRTH.
Danielle also serves as the Co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America.
Focus of Class:
• Perform Film & TV Sides for Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
• Learn Proper On-Camera Acting and Audition Technique with a special focus on how to have an awesome Zoom Audition
• Learn how to give a nuanced and authentic performance for the Camera
• Receive Feedback and Coaching from Casting Director, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
• Informative Q&A for Students and Parents of Minors
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