April 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (scenes by age) | Sunday, Apr. 27 | 6-9 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
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Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on Disney and Nickelodeon from one of the industry’s most in-demand Hollywood Directors, Wendy Faraone!
Wendy has directed over 300 episodes of television! She has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of THAT GIRL LAY LAY, PRETTY FREAKIN’ SCARY, ERIN AND AARON, and tons of episodes of JUST ROLL WITH IT, RAVEN’S HOME, SIDE HUSTLE, KNIGHT SQUAD, WARPED, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, WALK THE PRANK, LIV AND MADDIE and more!
She also has the unique distinction of being the only woman director on the upcoming THUNDERMAN’S RETURN Series!
Wendy’s goal is to equip actors with the skills, confidence and dedication required to show up on set and be ready to work. Her enthusiasm and energy prepare students for promising and enduring careers!
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a Disney and Nick show
• Rehearse Scenes from Hit Shows Wendy has directed
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from Wendy Faraone
• Learn How to Have a Great Zoom or Self-Tape Audition
Get ready for the day you book a hit TV show!
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No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up | Tuesday, Apr. 29 | Cost to Participate 195.00 | Cost to Observe 55.00
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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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May 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Scenes Split By Age) | Saturday, May 3 | 1-3:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
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Work with powerhouse, award-winning L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting via Zoom!
She casts hit television shows, pilots and films for some of the most well-known networks and studios including Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Netflix & Disney! Credits include the Paramount+ Sitcom, FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, the popular Nickelodeon shows SIDE HUSTLE, DANGER FORCE, HENRY DANGER, GAME SHAKERS, SAM & CAT, DEGRASSI, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, iCARLY, TRUE JACKSON, VP, DRAKE & JOSH, ALL THAT, and many, many more!
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All Ages | Monday, May 12 | 8-9 PM ET | Cost 75.00
Don’t miss this amazing informative tutorial on Zoom with professional TV/Film & Broadway Actor, & one of our all time favorite private Coaches, Sean Patrick Doyle!
Self-tape auditions come in fast and furious and the deadline is often so quick that you don’t have the time, or the budget, to hire a coach.
It’s imperative all professional actors, (and parents of minor performers), know how to make a professional, homemade self-tape audition from home!
In our hour-long lecture, we will review actual self-tape samples and will include information on eye-line, framing, slating (including how to edit together a side by side slate with full body image), and how to create a travel-friendly set-up!
There will also be time for a Q&A.
Focus of Class:
• Review actual, professional self-tape samples
• Learn about eye-line, framing & slating
• Learn how to edit together a side by side slate w/ a full body image
• Info on how to create a travel-friendly set-up
• Q&A
July 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30-8:30 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Sing for Merri, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of The TRC Company, formerly known as Tara Rubin Casting! TRC is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as BOOP, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, DEAD OUTLAW, SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, THE OUTSIDERS, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, SIX, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, 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!
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your song cut from TRC Casting Director, Merri Sugarman
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A with Merri about the ins-and-outs of the business