June 2026
Missed our Summer Program Info Session? Click here to watch and learn about A.C.A.N.Y.’s nine 1-Week Award-Winning Summer Programs!
July 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 10-19 | Monday - Friday, July 20-24 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1250.00
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Instructor: TV, Film & Broadway Actor, John Patrick Hayden (YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL, LAW & ORDER, TARTUFFE)
Build a strong acting foundation in our 5-day On-Camera & Dramatic Arts Program!
No Audition Required | Ages 8-20s (Grouped by Age) | Monday - Friday, July 27-31 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1250.00
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Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
JR Session (Ages 8-12): FILLING FAST!
SR Session: SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST
Instructors: L.A. Director and Famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman & TV, Film & Broadway Actor, John Patrick Hayden (YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL, LAW & ORDER, TARTUFFE)
All of the scenes used for the intensive are pulled from actual sitcoms!
Live out your dreams of starring on a hit TV series with L.A. Director and famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman!
Jason’s credits include a mind blowing number of projects for DISNEY, NETFLIX, AMAZON, HBO, NICKELODEON, APPLE KIDS, SYFY, and UNIVERSAL, among others.
He made his television directing debut on AMAZON’s hit serial-mystery, JUST ADD MAGIC which starred A.C.A.N.Y alum, Kirrilee Berger, followed by multiple episodes of DISNEY’S Emmy Nominated and longest running series ever, BUNK’D, which also starred another A.C.A.N.Y alum, Luke Busey!
He recently directed and coached one of Disney’s newest series, PRETTY FREAKIN’ SCARY, and currently he is working on the set of the new NBC Reba McEntire show, HAPPY’s PLACE!
The esteemed and very prestigious Directors Guild of America named Jason as an emerging television director to watch!
Your Week at a Glance:
• Day One: The Basics, the Breakdown, and the Audition
• Day Two: Welcome to the Show
• Day Three: Rehearsal Day
• Day Four: Block and Shoot Day
• Day Five: The Live Audience Shoot
Workshops with A.C.A.N.Y TV/Film Coach:
Work alongside an A.C.A.N.Y. TV, Film & Broadway Actor, John Patrick Hayden, on improv for the camera, voice-over, scene study and dramatic on-camera acting skills throughout the week.
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August 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 12 & Up | Monday - Friday, Aug. 10-14 | 10:30 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1550.00
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For serious-minded students only!
Instructor: L.A. Talent Manager & World Renowned Acting Teacher, Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners
The Acting Lab:
Challenge yourself in a unique one-week Acting Lab dedicated to exploring the balance between thoughtful preparation and exciting, unpredictable performance and auditioning skills!