January 2020
No Audition Required | Ages 8-mid 20's | Monday, January 20th - MLK Day - No School | Cost 195.00
Join Star, Cheech Manohar who plays Kevin G in West Palm Beach for a one-day MEAN GIRLS workshop!
Part 1: Song and Dance Combo with MEAN GIRLS' Cheech Manohar (Kevin G!)
Part 2: Scene Work & Character Development Exercises
Part 3: Q&A, Autograph & Photos
Don’t miss your chance to work with Cheech Manohar from this Super Fetch musical!
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-20s | Monday, January 20 (MLK Day- No School!) | Cost 195.00
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Sophia is best known for originating the role of Lydia Deetz in Broadway’s BEETLEJUICE! Before starring in BEETLEJUICE, Sophia starred in BLACKBIRD on Broadway alongside Jeff Daniels, and as Brigitta von Trapp in NBC’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE!
No Audition Required | Space Is Limited | Ages 8-18 | MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20 | Cost: 185.00
Join Broadway Actor of MEAN GIRLS, Iain Young (MEAN GIRLS, NEWSIES), for a MEAN GIRLS musical theatre workshop!
Part 1: Learn Song & Dance Combo with MEAN GIRLS Actor, Iain Young (Understudy Damian, Assistant Dance Captain)
Part 2: Audition Technique - bring in a 16 bar audition cut and sing for Iain Young who will offer individual feedback & coaching
Part 3: Q&A, Autograph & Photos
Don’t miss your chance to work with Iain Young from this Super Fetch musical!
If you would like to observe your child during the class, we have PARENT/GUARDIAN ONLY observation tickets available as well for $25!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 – 19 | MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20 | Cost: 195.00
Join Broadway Actor, Jason “SweetTooth” Williams, who played BE MORE CHILL’s Mr. Heere, Mr. Reyes, and the Scary Stockboy in Lorton, VA for a one-day BE MORE CHILL & Audition Technique Workshop!
Part 1: BE MORE CHILL song instruction, Q&A, autographs & photos with Jason “SweetTooth” Williams
Part 2: Audition Technique – Perform a mock audition for Jason and our music director and receive individual feedback and coaching from these amazing industry pros
Learn how to snag a coveted role in a community theatre, school or professional production!
Ages 5-6 & 7-11 (2 separate classrooms) | No Audition Required | Saturdays, January 25 - May 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Youth Theatre Educator (Ages 5-6): Virginia Jimenez
Broadway Instructor (Ages 7-11): Lauren Elder (HAIR, SIDE SHOW)
Focus of Class: Over 13 Saturdays, students will learn lines, songs, and of course, dance numbers from the junior version of Disney’s popular musical, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
Final Showcase: Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
Can’t make all 13 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 9- 18 (Scenes Split by Age) | No Audition Required | Saturdays, January 25- May 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 80.00 per class or 895.00 for all 13
On-Camera & Broadway Instructor: Lauren “Coco” Cohn (MORNING GLORY, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, MAMMA MIA!)
Sign up for one class, a few, or all 13! When you register for all 13, you SAVE! Register as late as the morning of the class!
You might be amazing when you have time to prepare, but what about when it’s a cold read?
Commercial auditions are almost always COLD READ AUDITIONS! The actors never gets the copy in advance!
Moreover, casting directors will often ask actors to IMPROV the material and put it into their own words!
In our drop in class, students will learn how to nail cold read commercial auditions and how to improv for the camera! Learn the tricks of the trade and professional hacks to help you nail cold auditions!
Every week students will be presented with new material! Have an audition coming up? Bring in your sides to receive coaching on them!
Sign up for one class, a few, or all 13! When you register for all 13, you SAVE! Register as late as the morning of the class!
Final Showcase:
On the last day, there will be a final showcase attended by a few talent reps and loved ones! Even if you haven’t been with us for the entire semester, you are invited to participate in the showcase and perform a cold read!
Ages 8-14 (Scenes Split by Age) | No Audition Required | Sundays, January 26 - May 3 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Voice-Over Instructor: Amy Marcs
On-Camera Instructor: Ashley Kate Adams (UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, RULES OF COOL)
In this comprehensive course, students will get the chance to explore all aspects of acting for popular networks like Disney & Nickelodeon! We’ll split our time between a professional recording studio, and a traditional studio with proper on-camera equipment.
We will cover both the voice-over component and the on-camera acting component in this comprehensive VO and On-Camera Acting Class. Lots of Disney & Nick shows employ voice-overs in their episodes. Familiar with LIV & MADDIE or STUCK IN THE MIDDLE? Watch a few episodes of these hit Disney shows to see what we are referring to! Learn how to nab a starring role in a Disney or Nick show!
WEEKS 1-4: VOICE-OVER ACTING
In the 1st four weeks, we will focus on voice-over acting in a professional recording studio!
WEEKS 5-9: ON-CAMERA ACTING
For the remaining weeks, we’ll work in a traditional studio with on-camera equipment and learn how to bring out the funny using scripts from actual hit Disney & Nick TV shows!
WEEK 10: PREPARE FOR THE FINAL SHOWCASE
Run through, notes and adjustments will be given.
WEEK 11: FINAL SHOWCASE
Present pieces you have worked on from both the voice-over and on-camera sections of this course for family, friends, and a few scouting industry guests!
Ages 12-19 | Advanced Students | Sundays, January 26 - May 3 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Session 1 Instructor: RJ Brown (Series Regular on 13 REASONS WHY, CARRIE DIARIES, GIRLS)
Session 2 Instructor: Morgan Weed (ELEMENTARY, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, Star of THANKSGIVING)
Focus of Class:
In this comprehensive course, we will cover the ins and outs of 3 popular forms of TV series: Procedurals, Sitcoms and Serial Dramas.
Not only will students learn how to act for these different types of popular TV series, they will also learn lingo and on-camera staging technique that is specific to each one.
Your instructor, RJ Brown, is best known for playing the role of Caleb on Netflix’s hit serial drama, 13 REASONS WHY. He has also appeared in multiple procedurals including: THE BLACKLIST, BLUE BLOODS, and CHICAGO PD. As for comedy, RJ played Thomas West in CW’s THE CARRIE DIARIES, and appeared in multiple episodes of HBO’s GIRLS.
We’ll spend the 11-weeks covering each of the following popular forms of TV:
Procedurals (LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST, SCANDAL); Sitcoms (FRIENDS, MODERN FAMILY, and LIV & MADDIE); Serial Dramas (13 REASONS WHY, RIVERDALE, and THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA)
Final Showcase:
At the end of the 11 weeks, we’ll perform selections from all 3 genres for family, friends, and scouting industry guests!
Can’t make all 11 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 7-10 & 11-19 (2 separate classrooms) | Advanced Students | Sundays, January 26 - May 3 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Broadway Instructor (Ages 7-10): Lauren “Coco” Cohn (MAMMA MIA!)
Broadway Instructor (Ages 11-19): James Leo Ryan (ANNIE)
Learn the techniques that can help you nail your auditions!
In this 11-week advanced class, actors will work on the three major components of the audition process: the vocal audition, the dance audition, and the acting audition.
Our first class will be a mock audition, each student will perform a song cut so our instructors can become familiar with your vocal abilities and your personality.
After we have run through everyone's audition cut, your Broadway instructor will lead the class in a mock dance audition!
During the 11-weeks, we will also pair you up with scene partners to run mock acting auditions!
Moreover, we’ll make recommendations of song cuts you should add to your repertoire and we will begin to hone those new song cuts!
Final Showcase:
On the last day, actors will perform a variety of the material they have mastered for 10 scouting agents and managers, as well as family & friends!
Can’t make all 11 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 18+ | No Audition Required | Tuesday, January 28 | Cost: 260.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
SPACE IS LIMITED! Spots are first come, first serve.
Looking for an Agent? A Manager? Both? We’re here to offer you the exclusive opportunity to perform for 10 scouting industry guests 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 Student Achievement Page!
NON-SINGERS: A Monologue that is 90 Seconds or Less in Length
SINGERS: 32 Bar Cut (Accompanist will be provided)
Need some extra help before the big day? Participants will receive a special rate on coaching with our Broadway coaches and professional Music Directors!
Contact the office to set up a coaching session!
February 2020
No Audition Required | Ages 7-20s (Divided into rooms by age) | Saturday, February 1 | Cost for 1 Session: 195.00 | Cost for 2 Sessions: 290.00
Lucky participants have the amazing opportunity to work with either 2 or 4 Top Scouting Bi-Coastal Talent Agents in either a 1/2 day workshop or a full day 6.5 hour workshop!
The bi-coastal agents represent kids, teens and young adults for theatre, film, TV, commercials and voice-over!
3 Hour AM Workshop - Film & TV with 2 Top Agents
• Mock television and film auditions
• The Agents will offer guidance, feedback and coaching on both individual and chemistry read mock auditions (scenes will be sent a few days in advance as they would in a real audition scenario)
Agents: Morning Session
• David Gilbert from Zuri Agency
• Mallory Levy from DDO Artists Agency
3 Hour PM Workshop - Musical Theatre OR Monologue Performance with 2 Top Agents
• Perform either a 16-bar cut or a one-minute monologue. A music director will be provided for singers. Pre-approved monologues will be sent in advance for non-singers.
• Actors will receive one-on-one coaching on their presentation, interpretation and audition technique.
Agents: Afternoon Session
• Victoria Kress from Abrams Artists
• Bonnie Shumofsky Bloom from Stewart Talent
Learn how to snag an Agent and how to nail auditions!
Register for Both Sessions and SAVE!
No Audition Required | Ages 8- Adults | Saturday, Feb. 22 | Cost: 150.00
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Learn original Broadway choreography straight from HAMILTON with Andrew Chappelle! Andrew will also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
No Audition Required | Ages 7 - 20 | Saturday, February 29 | Cost 195.00
Work one-on-one with Broadway Casting Associate, Jillian Cimini, C.S.A. of Roundabout Theatre Company / Jim Carnahan Casting in a one-day intensive!
This class will be run like a professional Broadway audition.
In addition to singing and getting feedback on your 32-bar cut, Jillian will also offer her opinion on whether your song is a good choice for you and showcases your talent.
Sing for Jillian and get her expert coaching and feedback on your audition cut!
Get to know a top casting professional who has helped cast some of the best Broadway Shows & National Tours we all know and love!
Carnahan Casting/Roundabout Theatre Co is represented on Broadway right now with the hits, MOULIN ROUGE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, TOOTSIE, THE ROSE TATTOO and HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD, and they are currently casting Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner’s cult favorite, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE which will be coming to Broadway in the spring of 2020, as well as the highly anticipated show, PLAZA SUITE!
Recent Broadway Shows and Tours cast by Carnahan Casting/Roundabout Theatre Co include: THE FERRYMAN, KISS ME KATE, ANGELS IN AMERICA, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, FUN HOME, GROUNDHOG DAY, AMÉLIE, among others!
Learn how to snag a coveted role in a Broadway Show or National Tour!
March 2020
No Audition Required | 4 Sessions By Age, 7-Adults | Saturday and/or Sunday, March 21-22 | Cost: 205.00
NEW WORKSHOP! Take 1 or more sessions while Wendy is in town!
Wendy Faraone is an influential TV and Film Director whose most well known for her work on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels. If you have studied with Wendy in the past at ACANY, you more than likely learned multi-camera acting technique for sitcoms.
However, it is imperative that actors also begin to learn single camera technique as well!
Single camera shows are more often than not dramatic shows, or when used in a sitcom, these are the more understated and dramatic moments within an episode.
Learn the art of performing dramatic scenes for single camera television shows from one of the industry’s most in-demand professionals, Wendy Faraone!
Wendy states, “Technically all of my shows are hybrids of single and multi right now. Take a look at JUST ROLL WITH IT! There’s a ton of single camera shots in that show!”
Focus of Class:
• Create a believable character for a naturalistic performance
• Develop the tools needed for single camera dramatic acting, such as: playing naturally in your eyes and focusing on subtext, voice and relationship
• Work on grounding and truth-telling
• Learn how to play a believable role while being aware of camera angles
All scenes will be played back for critique.
All Skill Levels | Ages 9-19 (Scenes split by age) | Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM-2 PM | Cost: 195.00
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with major TV/Film Casting Associate, David O’Hara of Kate Geller Casting!
Kate Geller’s casting office is responsible for casting major Films & TV Shows. Some of Kate Geller Casting’s impressive credits include: BLINDSPOT, JOHN WICK, TULLY, THE BLACKLIST, THE MAZE RUNNER, THE WOLVERINE, THE DARK TOWER, MADOFF (MINI SERIES), SOUTHPAW, and many more! Many ACANY students have appeared on both THE BLACKLIST, SOUTHPAW and BLINDSPOT!
Focus of Class:
• Perform tv and film sides for David - we will send audition sides a few days in advance, to emulate a real audition scenario
• On-camera audition technique - receive feedback & coaching directly from David
• Mock auditions for David O’Hara
• Q&A about showbiz with David O’Hara
April 2020
Ages 7-11 | No Audition Required | Sundays, April 26- June 7 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 635.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Broadway Instructor: Leigh Ann Larkin (GYPSY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC)
Build confidence and your skill set in this 6-week course! Learn every aspect of musical theatre performance from a Broadway actor and a professional music director! We’ll hone the 3 elements of musical theatre performance: singing, dancing, and acting! Students will learn iconic song and dance numbers from shows you know and love! Moreover, perform scenes opposite a fellow classmate! Class culminates in a final showcase for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
Final Showcase: Class culminates in a Final Showcase for loved ones and a few invited Talent Reps!
Ages 12-19 | By Audition or Invite Only | Sundays, April 26- June 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 675.00
Payment Plans & Make-Up Class Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Broadway & On-Camera Instructor: John Patrick Hayden (TARTUFFE, LAW & ORDER SVU, DAREDEVIL)
Audition Info: Perform a one minute monologue and email it to auditions@aclassactny.com (self-tape guidelines HERE)
This class is geared toward advanced teen actors who are serious about their work.
Throughout this 6-week course, actors will perform scenes written by the greatest American playwrights, both past and present! Each student will get to work on two different scenes from two different eras in American Theatre History.
The overall objective of the class is to help actors improve their technique and learn how to approach both classical and contemporary texts.
Final Showcase: Each student will present two scenes from each era in the final class for family friends, and a few talent reps!
Ages 8-20 | No Audition Required | Sundays, April 26- June 7 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 599.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Choreographer & Dance Instructor (Weeks 1-3): Austin Marquez
Broadway Instructor (Weeks 4-6): Keven Quillon (MY FAIR LADY, BANDSTAND, ANNIE)
You asked and we listened!
Introducing our Dance Call Experience Class, for actors and singers who want to improve their dance skills in a safe and supportive environment!
• Do you go to a dance audition, otherwise known as a dance call, and start to panic?
• Do you describe yourself as a strong singer or actor who can “move?"
• Do you often find yourself cut after the dance call, even though you’ve aced the rest of the audition?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions- then this class is for YOU!
WORK ON A NEW COMBO EACH WEEK!
Focus of Class:
• Learn to present yourself confidently in dance auditions
• Master what it takes to pick up combinations quickly
• Learn how fake it til you make it
• Learn about muscle memory, and how to train your body to nail dance moves
It doesn’t matter if you’re auditioning for your school play, community theatre productions, or professional gigs- we’ll give you the tools you need to succeed in a dance audition!
May 2020
Ages 4 – early 20s | By Audition Only | Wednesday, May 20th
Accepting auditions on a rolling admissions basis!
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 over 20 scouting agents & managers in one evening.
The biggest agencies in town attend our showcases including CESD, Abrams Artists, Generation T.V., Shirley Grant Management, Carson Adler, Carson Kolker, Zoom Management, Parkside Management, Sinclair Management and many more.
If cast, the fee to participate is 385.00 (Payment Plans Available). This includes 2 private coaching sessions prior to the showcase.
Ages 4 - early 20s | There will be 2 private coaching sessions prior to the showcase | Cost (if cast) $385.00
Admissions on a rolling basis. No spots will be held.
This event is by audition or invitation only. If you are interested in participating please submit a video audition. If you have any additional questions please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email info@aclassactny.com.
Audition Guidelines
Prepare: One-minute contemporary age appropriate monologue. Monologues MUST be memorized.
If you are a Singer: Sing 32 bars a cappella of a musical theatre song that is age-appropriate.