June 2020
No Audition Required | Flexible Scheduling | Starting at $65/30 mins and $130/hr
Great news! You can continue to grow and build your skill set from the comfort of your own home! ACANY has been offering Private Skype Lessons for years and it's been an excellent educational tool for our students!
Take a private Skype lesson in almost anything your heart desires including:
• Voice Lessons
• Commercial Acting & Audition Technique
• Scenes & Monologues from Plays, TV Shows & Films
• Voice-Over Acting
• Audition Prep
We schedule lessons during business hours, Monday-Friday from 9:30AM-5:15PM but lessons take place 7 days a week!
August 2020
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Thursday, August 13 | Cost to Participate 145.00 | Cost to Observe 40.00
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Alex is a twice Tony nominated actor! Last year, he was nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Beetlejuice in BEETLEJUICE, and in 2016 he was nominated for his lovable portrayal of Dewey Finn in the beloved musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK!
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No Audition Required | High School Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, & Young Adults | Saturday-Monday August 15-17 | Cost to Participate 375.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
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Calling actors with aspirations of attending a top BFA, BM, or BA Musical Theatre College Program!
Do you need guidance on the college admissions process like, how do I go about choosing the right material that showcases me, my vocal range and my unique personality? How do I create a professional and memorable pre-screen video? Do you want to know what college admissions officers are looking for?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, ACANY’s 3-Day Pre-College Audition Intensive is for YOU!
Work all weekend alongside college admissions officers Wayne Petro, Associate Director of Enrollment for the School of Performing Arts at Pace University, and Kevin Kemler, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Admissions at Marymount Manhattan College!
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No Audition Required | 4 Sessions by Age, 7-Adults | Saturday, August 15 and/or Sunday, August 16 | Cost: 195.00
Work one-on-one with Robyn Owen of Robyn Owen Casting, a 20-year veteran of the casting industry!
Robyn casts important big-budget feature films and television series, and has collaborated with Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker Ava DuVernay on multiple projects including: CHERISH THE DAY (WB/OWN), QUEEN SUGAR (WB/OWN), A WRINKLE IN TIME (Feature Film), DMZ (HBO MAX), and she did some contributing work on WHEN THEY SEE US (Netflix), which won a Primetime EMMY award for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special.
Other recent projects include THE WATER MAN (Feature Film), MISS VIRGINIA (Feature Film), and A TRUE CRIME (Film Short). Former student, Niles Fitch, met his agent at our workshop and stars in MISS VIRGINIA!
Focus of Class:
• Perform film & TV sides for casting director, Robyn Owen
• Learn proper on-camera and audition technique
• Learn important on-camera lingo and terminology
• Receive feedback and coaching from casting director, Robyn Owen
Take this amazing opportunity to study on-camera acting and audition technique with one of the industry’s most acclaimed Casting Directors!
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Wednesday, August 19 | Cost to Participate 145.00 | Cost to Observe 40.00
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Christy Altomare is best known for portraying the title character of Anya/Anastasia in the Broadway sensation, ANASTASIA! Previous to ANASTASIA, Christy played the lead role of Sophie in MAMMA MIA! and before that she played Sue Snell in the Off-Broadway cult hit, CARRIE.
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No Audition Required | Monday, August 24 for Ages 8-18 (scenes split by age) and Wednesday, August 26 for Ages 12 - Adults (scenes split by age) | Cost 205.00
Work one-on-one with award-winning L.A. TV & Film Casting Director, Robyn Owen, a 20-year veteran of the casting industry!
Robyn casts important big-budget feature films and television series, and has collaborated with Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker Ava DuVernay on multiple projects including: CHERISH THE DAY (WB/OWN), QUEEN SUGAR (WB/OWN), A WRINKLE IN TIME (Feature Film), DMZ (HBO MAX), and she did some contributing work on WHEN THEY SEE US (Netflix), which won a Primetime EMMY award for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special.
Other recent projects include THE WATER MAN (Feature Film), MISS VIRGINIA (Feature Film), and A TRUE CRIME (Film Short). Turns out our alumni, Niles Fitch, who met his agent at our workshop, stars in MISS VIRGINIA!
Robyn’s other impressive credits include: the ACADEMY AWARD Nominated film SELMA, the Leonardo DiCaprio film BLOOD DIAMOND, which earned DiCaprio a Golden Globe nomination, the romantic comedy thriller SAFE HAVEN starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, IRONCLAD starring Academy Award nominated/Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti, PUBLIC ENEMIES starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award-winning actress, Marion Cotillard, LORDS OF DOGTOWN starring Heath Ledger, GUESS WHO starring Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac and AFTER THE SUNSET starring Salma Hayek and Pierce Brosnan.
Robyn has also cast iconic TV series such as SCRUBS, DAWSON’S CREEK, FELICITY and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, just to name a few!
Focus of Class:
• Perform Film & TV sides for casting director, Robyn Owen
• Learn proper on-camera acting and audition technique
• Learn important on-camera lingo and terminology
• Receive individual feedback and coaching from major casting director, Robyn Owen
Take this amazing opportunity to study on-camera acting and audition technique with one of the industry’s most acclaimed Casting Directors!
Materials will be distributed via email approximately one week to a few days before the workshop, emulating a real audition. Students will be expected to have them accessible during the class.
Participants will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a front facing camera, and you must download the free ZOOM app to participate!
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Tuesday, August 25 | Cost 145.00
Limited to 10 Students!
Thayne Jasperson is an original company member of Lin Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON! Thayne originated the role of Samuel Seabury, and as an ensemble member and a swing, he covered the roles of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton and King George! Before HAMILTON, Thayne starred on Broadway in both NEWSIES and MATILDA: THE MUSICAL. You might also recognize him from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 4, where he placed in the Top 12 and NBC’S SMASH.
Thayne will be working one-on-one via the Zoom app with his students!
Sing a 32-bar song cut for HAMILTON Star, Thayne Jasperson who will offer each participant individual guidance and feedback on their song interpretation and presentation!
Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range!
Students participating in this class must be prepared to perform a musical theatre song either a cappella or with a backing track (many can be found on YouTube).
Interested in purchasing a professional performance track? Email us your sheet music 24-48 hours in advance of the class, and we will send you a professional performance track for only $25! Purchase here!
No Audition Required | Ages 16 & Up | Sunday, August 30 | Cost 145.00
Limited to 10 Students!
Keala Settle is a Broadway and Film Star, best known for the roles of Becky in the Original Cast of WAITRESS and Lettie Lutz in Pasek & Paul’s wildly popular movie musical, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. Other notable credits include: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, LES MISERABLES, and HANDS ON A HARDBODY. She received both a Tony Award Nomination and Drama Desk Award Nomination for her role in HANDS ON A HARDBODY. She was also seen playing various roles in last year’s live performance of RENT on FOX.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Tony Nominee, Keala Settle
• Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Q&A with Tony Nominee, Keala Settle
Participants will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a front facing camera, and you must download the free ZOOM app to participate!
Interested in purchasing a professional performance track? Email us your sheet music 24-48 hours in advance of the class, and we will send you a professional performance track for only $25! Purchase here!
September 2020
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Wednesday, September 9 | Cost 145.00
Limited to 10 Students!
Presley Ryan is a Broadway Star, most recently seen on the Great White Way in BEETLEJUICE as Lydia Deetz! Previous to BEETLEJUICE, Presley starred as Small Alison in the Broadway hit, FUN HOME. Other tour and regional credits include: ANNIE, BEACHES, and DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS.
Presley started her career at our studio, where she met her agent at our bi-annual agent and manager showcase!
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from BEETLEJUICE Star, Presley Ryan
• Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Q&A with Broadway’s Presley Ryan
Participants will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a front facing camera, and you must download the free ZOOM app to participate!
Interested in purchasing a professional performance track? Email us your sheet music 24-48 hours in advance of the class, and we will send you a professional performance track for only $25! Purchase here!
Ages: High School Juniors, Seniors, & Young Adults | No Audition Required | Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13 | 10 AM - 6 PM | Cost: 595.00
Calling junior and senior high school students and young adults with aspirations of attending a top BFA, BM, or BA Musical Theatre College Program!
Do you need guidance on the college admissions process like, how do I go about choosing the right material that showcases me, my vocal range and my unique personality? How do I create a professional and memorable pre-screen video? Do you want to know what college admissions officers are looking for?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, ACANY’s 2 Day Pre-College Audition Intensive is for YOU!
Work all weekend alongside college admissions officers Wayne Petro, Associate Director of Enrollment for the School of Performing Arts at Pace University, and Kevin Kemler, Director of Fine and Performing Arts Admissions at Marymount Manhattan College, to prepare for the showcase with more admissions officers Sunday! This 2-Day College Prep Intensive will leave you confident and ready to take on the daunting task of applying to college musical theatre programs!
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Monday, September 14 | Cost 145.00
Limited to 10 Students!
Alex Boniello is a Broadway Star, most recently seen as Connor Murphy in DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway. Before DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Alex was best known for portraying the voice of Moritz in Deaf West’s 2015 revival of SPRING AWAKENING. Other theatre credits include: Lin Manuel Miranda’s Musical BROOKLYNITE (Off-Broadway, Original Cast Recording) and AMERICAN IDIOT (National Tour). Alex is also a producer of the Tony Award Winning Musical, HADESTOWN!
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar Pop or Rock song cut with Broadway Star, Alex Boniello
• More and more musicals on Broadway are Pop/Rock Musicals (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SING STREET, SIX). Learn how to nail auditions for this specific genre
• Learn how to interpret a pop or rock song and break it down into acting beats
• Q&A with Broadway Star and Broadway Producer, Alex Boniello
Participants will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a front facing camera, and you must download the free ZOOM app to participate!
Interested in purchasing a professional performance track? Email us your sheet music 24-48 hours in advance of the class, and we will send you a professional performance track for only $25! Purchase here!
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Thursday, Sep 17 | Cost 145.00
Limited to 10 Students!
Reneé Rapp is a Broadway Star, most recently seen as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS! Reneé is the recipient of the 2018 Jimmy Award (National High School Musical Theatre Award) for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Her performance at the ceremony was acclaimed by many viewers, and helped her land the role of Regina. She has also performed in concerts and readings at many notable NYC venues including: Feinstein's/54 Below, Roundabout Theatre Company, and The Green Room 42.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Broadway Star, Reneé Rapp
• Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Class will conclude with an informative Q&A
Interested in purchasing a professional performance track? Email us your sheet music 24-48 hours in advance of the class, and we will send you a professional performance track for only $25! Purchase here!
Ages 18+ | No Audition Required | Wednesday, September 23 | 6-8:30PM | 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 agents and managers in one evening, from the comfort of your home using the ZOOM app!
FREE BONUS: For singers, we will create a track for you to sing with during the showcase!
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!
Talent reps will watch your performance LIVE via Zoom, and give individual feedback and coaching!
Participating actors should plan to prepare the following:
NON-SINGERS: A Monologue that is 90 Seconds or Less in Length
SINGERS: A Monologue that is 60 Seconds or Less in Length and a 16 Bar Cut (Send us your sheet music 3 days in advance and we will provide you with a track for use during the showcase)
Need some extra help before the big day? Participants will receive a special rate on Skype coaching with our Broadway coaches and professional vocal coaches!!
Contact the office to set up a coaching session!