January 2020
Saturday, January 11 Audition Information:
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
For Students Interested in Participating in the Following Programs:
• Advanced Scene Study Class 2020
• The Pre-Professional Program (2 Sessions in July & August)
For New Students Only | Ages 5-19 | Saturday, January 11 | 11 AM - 2 PM | FREE
New students are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, for a FREE day full of activities!
Work with some of our wonderful Broadway, On-Camera and Voice-Over instructors, get all of your questions answered, and see what separates ACANY from the rest!
Schedule of Events:
11 AM - 12 PM Commercial Acting for Ages 7-11
11 AM - 12 PM Voice-Over Acting (Session 1) Ages 10-19
12 - 12:45 PM Musical Theatre Song & Dance with a Broadway Star for Ages 7-19
1 - 1:30 PM Musical Theatre Enrichment & Theatre Games for Ages 5-6
1 - 2 PM On-Camera Scene Study and Improvisation for Ages 11-19
1 - 2 PM Voice-Over Acting (Session 2) Ages 10-19
Interested in one of our advanced weekly classes, summer intensives, cabarets, or agent & manager showcases? Schedule a time slot for our auditions also happening on January 11!
March 2020
Dates: Monday, March 23 - Thursday, March 26 | Times: Vary | Ages: 7-Adults
Students are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE week of virtual masterclasses!
Work with our wonderful Broadway, On-Camera and Voice-Over instructors and see what separates ACANY from the rest!
Take one or more workshops! 10 participant spots are available in each masterclass, and up to 90 others are welcome to learn by observing! (We may call on observers to participate if time allows!)
Learn how online acting classes work, and how to use ZOOM!
Schedule of Events:
Monday, March 23 from 8-8:45PM
Showbiz Seminar + How to Self-Tape w/ Artistic Director, Jessica R. Grosman and Top Talent Agent, Mallory Levy, of DDO! (All Ages)
Tuesday, March 24 from 4-5PM
Voice-Over Acting Class w/ Voice-Over & Broadway Actor, Sean Patrick Doyle (Ages 9-18*)
Wednesday, March 25 from 4-5PM
Commercial Acting Class w/ Artistic Director, Jessica R. Grosman (Ages 7-18*)
Thursday, March 26 from 4-5PM
Musical Theatre Song Interpretation Class w/ Broadway's Morgan Weed (Ages 9-18*)
* Parents and performers of any age are welcome to observe!
Can’t make it, but still interested in learning about all that online acting classes have to offer? Schedule a private Skype/ZOOM lesson (starting at $65 for 30 min), or check out our other offerings HERE!
January 2021
Wednesday, January 6 | For Parents & Prospective Students | FREE
Parents are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Winter and Spring 2021 programs will look like online!
We are continuing to offer online classes and workshops in musical theatre, dramatic arts, dance, on-camera, and voice-over! We will also be offering amazing virtual production opportunities!
ACANY has been offering programs online since March 2020 to great success. Our virtual open house is for parents and students who would like to see what separates our online performing arts education from the rest!
Join us for some or all of the evening- feel free to zoom in and out as you wish! We highly recommend watching the session with your child!
Questions about online programs? We’re here to address your concerns!
The session will include:
• A quick introduction to the program
• A demo of how classes will be run featuring ACANY students and members of our faculty
• A Q&A with ACANY’s administrative staff to answer any parent questions
This session will just scratch the surface of what we’ll be covering throughout the winter and spring. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a typical online class will look like.
Most classes will be 2 hours long, and will feature small group instruction (10-12 students per classroom, max).
September 2022
For Parents & Prospective Students Ages 7-20s | Monday, September 12 | 7:30-9:30 PM ET | Free
Join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM, for a FREE preview of what our Fall 2022 Programs will look like!
This Fall, we’ll be offering both In-Studio and Virtual Musical Theatre, On-Camera, Voice-Over and Dramatic Arts Programs taught by amazing Broadway Veterans, On-Camera Actors, Voice-Over Artists 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 Open House Will Cover:
• A quick introduction to our programs
• A demo of how select programs will be run featuring ACANY students and members of our faculty
• 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!
September 2023
Advanced Students | Ages 12-19 (Email us for an age exception) | Sundays, Sep. 24 - Dec. 10 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor John Patrick Hayden (FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL)
We’ll cover each of these 3 genres - Procedurals (LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST), Sitcoms (FRIENDS, LIV & MADDIE) and Serial Dramas (STRANGER THINGS, ATYPICAL)
FINAL SHOWCASE WITH SCOUTING INDUSTRY GUESTS:
Perform selections from all 3 genres for family, friends, and 3 or more scouting Agents & Managers!
April 2024
Ages 8-11 (Scenes Split by Age) Email us for an age exception | Sundays, Apr. 7, 14; May 5, 12, 19; Jun. 2 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 5-Week Pro-Rated Cost: 535.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST!
TV/Film Instructor: Ali Cobrin (Ali stars in THE BAXTERS on Prime dropping soon! AMERICAN REUNION, NEIGHBORS)
This class takes us from point A, the self-tape audition, all the way to point Z, after you have booked the job and wind up on set!
We’ll create self-tapes during class time! Learn how to have a killer audition with a reader!
After we have created our self-tapes, we imagine you have booked the job and show up to set! Get ready to work alongside a scene partner as opposed to working alone in an audition!
Once on set, learn how to take notes from your director, and make quick adjustments, and learn how to be a generous scene partner! Also work on blocking techniques for the camera!
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class concludes in a short presentation of material we have workshopped for a few scouting agents and managers.
Ages 12-19 | Sundays, Apr. 7, 14; May 5, 12, 19; Jun. 2 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 635.00
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST!
Instructor: TV, Film and Stage Actor Alexis Bronkovic (YOUNGER, LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST)
Students learn the technique developed by a master of acting, Sanford Meisner.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class concludes in a short presentation of scenes from either TV, Film or Stage for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Ages 12-19 | Sundays, April 7 - June 2 | Sundays, Apr. 7, 14; May 5, 12, 19; Jun. 2 | 1:30-3:30 PM | 635.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST!
Advanced Student Prerequisite: A Class Act NY’s advanced programs are for serious students who are seeking to take their skills to the next level. To enroll in this class, you must have taken classes or performed in shows at reputable institutions in the past.
Instructor: TV, Film and Stage Actor Alexis Bronkovic (YOUNGER, LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST)
Students learn the technique developed by a master of acting, Sanford Meisner.
Through acting exercises and scene-work from TV, Film and Stage, students will learn the core principles of a distinguished master.
Looking to delve deeper into your work? Then, this class is for YOU!
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class concludes in a short presentation of material we have workshopped for a few scouting agents and managers.