August 2021
All Ages | Sunday, August 8 | Cost 155.00
Stephanie Hedges is a renowned headshot photographer whose philosophy is to create a relaxed, successful atmosphere that allows her to capture the personality of aspiring young actors!
Outdoor Socially Distanced Mini-Session includes: 30 min. session outdoors | Online watermarked low res gallery within 3 to 5 business days | 2 High-Resolution Retouched images within 5 to 7 business days
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Wednesday, August 11 | Cost to Participate 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
ONLY 1 PARTICIPATION TICKET LEFT!
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.
Christy will be working one-on-one with her students! Sing a 32-bar song cut for Christy who will offer each participant individual guidance and feedback on their song interpretation, presentation and audition technique!
Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range!
Students participating in this class must be prepared to perform a musical theatre cut, accompanist will be provided.
September 2021
Tuesday, September 14 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM Eastern | Free
Join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Fall 2021 Programs will look like!
We’ll be offering both Virtual and In-Studio Musical Theatre, On-Camera, Voice-Over and Dramatic Arts Programs taught by amazing Broadway Veterans, and L.A. and NYC Industry Pros including TV/Film Directors, Casting Directors and Agents & Managers!
Join us for some, or all of the sessions, and feel free to Zoom in and out as you wish!
The session will include:
• A quick introduction to our programs
• A demo of how select programs will be run featuring ACANY students and a member of our faculty (Faculty may include Broadway Stars, Professional TV/Film & Voice-Over Actors, and a Top Industry Pro)
• A Q&A with ACANY’s administrative staff to answer your questions
These sessions will just scratch the surface of what we’ll be covering throughout the fall.
Schedule of Camp Fair Events:
7:30 PM ET: Introduction
7:30-7:40 PM ET: Dance w/ A Broadway Dancer
7:40-8 PM ET: Voice-Over w/ Voice-Over Actor & Coach
8-8:15 PM ET: Song Interpretation w/ a Broadway Star
8:15-8:55 PM ET: Sitcom Acting w/ either a Casting Director, TV/Film Director or On-Camera Actor
8:55-9:30 PM ET: Q&A w/ ACANY’s Artistic Director, Jessica R. Grosman and ACANY’s Administrative Staff
October 2021
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up (Email us for an age exception) | Saturday, October 9 | Cost to Perform 145.00 | Cost to Observe 55.00
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 SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SIX, 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!
SINGERS & NON-SINGERS - ACTOR’S CHOICE: Students participating in this class can choose to perform either a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song either a cappella or with a backing track (many can be found on YouTube) OR a 1-minute monologue.
Get Merri’s expert coaching and feedback on your pieces! She will also offer her opinion on whether or not your material showcases your unique talent.
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 10- Adults, 2 Sessions Split by Age (Email us for an age exception) | Saturday, October 16 AND/OR Sunday, October 17 | Cost 205.00
Work with powerhouse L.A. Talent Manager Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners in his famous Acting Masterclass! Mitchell's storied success has allowed him to refer talent to agencies in NY, L.A. and across the USA.
Students will explore a set of values that, when present in an actor of any age, can help create a structure for great acting to occur. The nature of every actor's work springs from their unique instinct and memory. The work done in this Masterclass will playfully explore getting beyond "good" acting. We will discover how an actor’s instincts can emerge and be exercised in their work, and how this can inspire what makes up “great” acting.
Focus of Class:
• Learn Mitchell’s ‘ACTions’ Approach to Great Acting
• Discover how to access your instincts & memory in your performance
• Have the chance to workshop your piece with Mitchell
• Receive Insightful Coaching and Feedback from Mitchell Gossett
• Q&A Open to his Students and Parents of Minor Students (if time permits!)
Throughout his career as a manager and agent, Mitchell has represented and discovered noteworthy stars, including Zendaya, Jennifer Lawrence, Darren Criss, Kristen Bell, Brandon Victor Dixon, Rachel Brosnahan, Dylan Minnette, Kiernan Shipka, Jojo Siwa, Miley Cyrus, Lucy Hale and many, many others.
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Award-Winning L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock's TV Intensive
No Audition Required | 2 Sessions Split By Age, 8 & Up | Saturday, October 30 | Cost 195.00
Take one or more intensives with powerhouse L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting, who is flying in from L.A. to work with you at ACANY!
Krisha is one of the most prolific Casting Directors in the industry. She specializes in youth casting, from hit children’s television shows on kid-friendly networks to feature films and commercials.
Bullock & Snow Casting are the go-to Nickelodeon Casting Directors in the business! Impressive credits include TV shows, films and pilots such as DANGER FORCE and SIDE HUSTLE, and the recently released DRAMA DRAMA - now streaming on Amazon Prime Video! Upcoming projects include the film THE LONGEST SLEEP, and the highly anticipated FAIRLY ODDPARENTS reboot coming to Paramount+. Other notable credits include hit series such as HENRY DANGER, GAME SHAKERS, SAM AND CAT, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION, iCARLY, DRAKE AND JOSH, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, and TRUE JACKSON VP!
Focus of Class:
• Perform scenes for Krisha and receive one-on-one feedback and coaching
• Start creating a relationship with a top L.A. industry insider
• Learn what Krisha and other casting directors look for in actors
• Learn how to leave an impression in the audition room
• Informative Q&A for students and their parents
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