January 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Monday, Jan. 19 (No School!) | Cost for Both Parts: 205.00 | Cost for Part 1 Only w/ Gatsby Actor: 99.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Spend MLK Day working on your craft with two top NYC industry professionals in an exclusive musical theatre masterclass!
Part 1: THE GREAT GATSBY “New Money” Dance Combinationwith Broadway actor Elena Ricardo (The Great Gatsby, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mamma Mia!)
Focus of Part 1:
• Learn the iconic “New Money” choreography from THE GREAT GATSBY with Gatsby’s own Elena Ricardo
• Photos & autographs with Broadway’s Elena Ricardo (time permitting)
Part 2: Musical Theatre Audition Technique w/ DDO Talent Agent Mallory Levy & a Music Director
Train directly with Mallory Levy, Director of the NYC Youth Division and Adult Theatrical Talent Agent at DDO Artists Agency, one of the top bi-coastal agencies in the business.
Mallory is always scouting new talent and currently represents many of our students who were discovered at our classes and summer programs.
Focus of Part 2:
• Perform a 16-bar audition cut and receive individualized coaching and feedback
• Learn whether your material effectively showcases your unique talent, vocal range, and personality
• Develop stronger audition technique and confidence
• Learn how to communicate professionally with a music director in auditions
• Understand what talent agents look for in prospective clients
• Q&A with Mallory about the business (time permitting)
February 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (scenes split by age) | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 5-7:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting from Disney TV Director & Famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman!
Perform scenes for Jason Shipman who will teach you how to land jokes, make turns and leave 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
March 2026
Tuesday, Mar. 10 | 7:30-8:15 PM ET | For Parents & Prospective Students | FREE
Join A Class Act NY’s Artistic Director and Founder, Jessica R. Grosman, for a FREE Informational Summer Q&A Session.
This summer, A Class Act NY is offering nine five-day NYC programs in Musical Theatre, TV/Film, Voice-Over, and Straight Acting, taught by an exceptional faculty of Broadway performers, TV and Film actors, Voice-Over artists, and top Industry Professionals. Our programs also feature instruction from L.A. Disney Channel TV Directors and Bi-Coastal Talent Agents and Managers from both Los Angeles and New York.
This session will include:
• An overview of each of our nine one-week summer programs
• A live Q&A with Jessica, who will answer all of your questions about training, placement, and program expectations
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our summer offerings and determine which program(s) are the best fit for you.
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