October 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 12-Adults (email for an age exception) | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | Cost to Perform: 250.00 | Cost to Observe: 85.00
PERFORMANCE SPOTS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET!
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to train with one of Broadway and film’s brightest stars — Ethan Slater, Tony Nominee and star of WICKED (Parts 1 & 2)!
Ethan plays Boq in the WICKED film franchise, starring alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. He’s also best known for his Tony-nominated performance as the lovable SpongeBob in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL and his recent return to Broadway in the hit revival of SPAMALOT!
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
No Audition Required | Ages 10-Adults (email for an age exception) | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Cost to Perform: 250.00 | Cost to Observe: 85.00
PERFORMANCE SPOTS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET!
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to train with one of Broadway and film’s brightest stars — Ethan Slater, Tony Nominee and star of WICKED (Parts 1 & 2)!
Ethan plays Boq in the WICKED film franchise, starring alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. He’s also best known for his Tony-nominated performance as the lovable SpongeBob in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL and his recent return to Broadway in the hit revival of SPAMALOT!
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Scenes Split By Age) | Sunday, Oct. 26 | 5-7:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Work with powerhouse, award-winning L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting via Zoom!
Krisha is one of the most influential, prolific Casting Directors in the industry. She specializes in casting for young audiences.
Krisha’s office, Bullock & Snow Casting, casts popular Disney, Paramount+, Netflix & Nickelodeon TV shows, pilots & films including the upcoming HOLLYWOOD ARTS for Nickelodeon (the VICTORIOUS spin off), the Paramount+ Sitcom, FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, the popular Nickelodeon series’ SIDE HUSTLE, ZOEY 102, DANGER FORCE, HENRY DANGER, HENRY DANGER: THE MOVIE, GAME SHAKERS, SAM & CAT, DEGRASSI, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, iCARLY, TRUE JACKSON, VP, DRAKE & JOSH, ALL THAT, and many more!
Focus of Class:
• Perform scenes for Krisha who will offer notes, constructive criticism and redirects on your performance
• Learn what Krisha and other casting pro’s look for in actors
• Learn how to leave an impression in the audition room
• Gain exposure to a top L.A. industry insider
• If time permits, class concludes in a Q&A for parents and students
• Receive a short written evaluation with Krisha’s thoughts on your strengths, and areas where you can improve
November 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Scenes Split By Age) | Sunday, Nov. 16 | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on Disney and Nickelodeon from one of the industry’s most in-demand Hollywood Directors and Executive Producers, Jon Rosenbaum!
Jon is the most celebrated DISNEY & NICKELOLODEON Director in the business having directed both series and pilots, and even blockbuster films for streaming platforms like NETFLIX!
Jon is also an accomplished Executive Producer! He was even nominated for an EMMY Award!
Jon has even directed alums of our studio including LUKE BUSEY of ELECTRIC BLOOM and BUNK’D, and RUTH RIGHI who played the title role on SYDNEY TO THE MAX!
Jon has a very long list of credits but a few highlights include ELECTRIC BLOOM (Disney), FRAGGLE ROCK (several in the franchise for Apple TV), THE THUNDERMAN’S UNDERCOVER (Nickelodeon), RAVEN’S HOME (Disney), BUNK’D (Disney), SYDNEY TO THE MAX (Disney), KC UNDERCOVER (Disney), STUCK IN THE MIDDLE (Director & Co-Executive Producer), the film, WOODY WOODPECKER GOES TO CAMP (Director, and Exec. Producer for NETFLIX), JESSIE, AUSTIN AND ALLY, and sooo many more!
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a Disney and Nick show
• Learn how to analyze a comedic script to bring out the funny i.e. the setup, the misleads and turns, and ultimately, the punchline
• Character development skills to flesh out a character and bring them to life
• Rehearse Scenes from Hit Shows Jon has directed
• Receive Coaching and Redirects from Jon Rosenbaum
• Learn How to Have a Great Audition
Get ready for the day you book a hit show!
December 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 AM - 1 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