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February 2018

Auditions: WORLD PREMIERE of PSYKIDZ: A New Musical!

February 7, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - February 10, 2018 @ 4:30 pm EST

Ages 11 – 19! Wednesday Feb. 7, Saturday Feb. 10!

Be in the WORLD PREMIERE of a new work!

Learn about the rewards and challenges of creating a character from the ground up, and working with a developing script. This will be an intensive rehearsal process, and unlike any camp or production ACANY has done before. 
Audition in person or via video!

April 2018

Advanced Summer Programs
July & August Pre-Professional Program
• Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.

Cabarets
• Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.

Agent & Manager Showcases
Singers: 32 bars of a musical theatre song to be sung a cappella AND a one-minute, age-appropriate monologue from a published play. Non-Singers: One-minute, age-appropriate monologue from a published play. Monologues MUST be memorized and conversational in tone. Bring 2 copies with you!

Via Video
Can’t make the open call? Submit a video audition instead! LEARN MORE

July 2018

July 2018: Character Camp

July 16, 2018 @ 9:00 am - July 20, 2018 @ 5:00 pm EDT

All Skill Levels  |  Ages 7 – 18 (grouped by age)  |  Monday - Friday, Jul. 16 - 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |  $775.00

A straight acting, non-musical theatre camp great for both the thespian and the musical theatre actor! 

Through a variety of techniques and workshops in scene study, on-camera and voiceover technique, script analysis, physicality exercises, improvisation and more, campers will finish the week with plenty of new skills to add to their actor’s toolbox.

Actors will split time between an acting studio and a professional voice-over studio! Camp culminates in a final showcase of scene work and newly learned skills for family and friends at an exciting Off-Broadway Theatre!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

August 2018

All Skill Levels  |  Ages 9 - 18  |  Monday-Friday, Aug. 20 - 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m | $945.00

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to work on a real TV series?

Now’s your chance! In our new on-camera summer program, actors will experience every aspect of television acting from the audition to rehearsals to the live taping with WALK THE PRANK and LIV AND MADDIE Disney Director, Wendy Faraone! All of the scenes used for this class will be pulled from actual sitcoms!

** Superstar session - credits cannot be applied toward this program.

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PSYKIDZ: A New Musical

August 20, 2018 @ 9:00 am - August 24, 2018 @ 9:00 am EDT

Ages 11 – 19! Monday Aug. 20 - Friday Aug. 24!

An original musical about our hidden abilities and the fears that come with being “different”, PSYKIDZ follows three youngsters from various backgrounds who are chosen by world renowned psychic-medium Skylar Quinn to get specialized on-site training at a newly discovered site that has sent scientists and archeologists running in fear. As the psychic kids develop their skills and subsequently heal the conflicted relationships with their families, they each become more confident and accepting of their special abilities, ultimately becoming more confident with who they are. LEARN MORE

ALLENTOWN, PA: Broadway Boot Camp 2018

August 20, 2018 @ 9:00 am - August 24, 2018 @ 4:00 pm EDT

All Skill Levels  |  Ages 7-18 (grouped by age)  |  Monday-Friday, Aug. 20-24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | JCC Member: $550.00  JCC Non-Member $650.00

In this comprehensive musical theatre program, campers will work with a Broadway Actor and Professional Music Director on song and dance numbers from different eras in Broadway history, from the old classics to the hits of today!

Campers will take workshops with throughout the week including Broadway Dance, Improvisation and Stage Combat.

Final Showcase: On the final day of camp, campers will perform in a Musical Revue for friends and family!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Long Island Camp ACANY

Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr.
East Hills, NY 11548 United States
August 20, 2018 @ 9:30 am - August 24, 2018 @ 5:00 pm EDT

All Skill Levels  |  Ages 7-18 (grouped by age)  |  Monday-Friday, Aug. 20-24, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 750.00 for JCC members/ 790.00 for non-members

In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.

Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, see a matinee performance of Broadway's splashiest new musical SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and perform in a final showcase at the JCC’s state of the art 200 seat theatre!

LEARN MORE or Email Susan Kalman at skalman@sjjcc.org to register

January 2019

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS January 2019: Advanced Programs, Cabarets and Agent Showcase

January 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - January 21, 2019 @ 4:00 pm EST

ACANY is holding auditions for our Advanced Weekly Classes, Agent & Manager Showcase, February Cabaret, and our Summer Pre-Professional Program on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Monday, Jan. 21 (No School – MLK Day).

Audition Instructions:
All Actors Must Prepare: One-minute monologue from a published play.
• Note: you do not need to prepare a monologue for the Cabaret audition
Singers: If you are a singer, please sing 32 bars a cappella of a musical theatre song.
• Note: if you are NOT a singer, please disregard this.

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER for your FREE audition!

March 2019

ACANY is holding auditions for our May Agent & Manager Showcase, Summer Pre-Professional Programs and Advanced Weekly Classes on Saturday, March 2.

All Actors Over The Age Of 7 Must Prepare: One-minute monologue from a published play.
All Actors Under The Age Of 7 Must Prepare: The Band-Aid commercial or the Gap commercial
All Singers Any Age: If you are a singer, please sing 32 bars a cappella of a musical theatre song.
• Note: if you are NOT a singer, please disregard this.

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Be in the WORLD PREMIERE of a new work!

Learn about the rewards and challenges of creating a character from the ground up, and working with a developing script.

Brief Plot Summary: Loretta Vern is celebrating her 14th birthday at her favorite escape room, “Trapped” on the Mort Weber Highway. She comes with three of her closest friends. She’s been a hundred times. She’s actually a record holder for the room, her picture is on the wall. She has escaped in one minute and thirty five seconds. They greet her with a big smile. They enter the escape room, but something is off. The usual book that is removable that hides the skeleton key is gone. The usual emcee is out and someone else is hosting. Suddenly, they realize they are trapped, and they need to actually escape.

As they make their way through this actual disaster, they face a variety of issues as they are scared completely out of their wits. They realize that the escape room has been taken over by actual villains and the only way out is to outsmart and defeat the villains. The phones lines are dead, cell service is down, doors are locked. How will they get out? Will Loretta ever get her birthday cake?

Staged Performance: The week will culminate in the WORLD PREMIERE of ESCAPE! for an audience filled with family, friends, and industry guests!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

May 2019

Facebook Live Camp Q&A

May 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

"LIKE US” on Facebook to participate in ACANY’s FREE Live Stream Camp Seminar!

Join Artistic Director and Founder of A Class Act NY, Jessica R. Grosman and Broadway & On-Camera actors and beloved ACANY instructors, Sean Patrick Doyle and Morgan Weed for a FREE Summer Camp Seminar on Facebook Live, May 10 at 1pm! 

A Class Act NY’s award-winning Summer Programs have been covered by major news outlets like THE NEW YORK TIMES, CBS NEWS, & BACKSTAGE MAGAZINE! Many of our families travel from all over the country (and the world) year after year to work alongside Broadway Stars and Industry Pros in week long On-Camera, Musical Theatre, and Dramatic Arts One-Week Summer Intensives. 

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August 2019

August Sr. Pre-Professional Program

August 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - August 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm EDT

By Audition or Invite Only | Ages 12-19 | Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Cost: 995.00

Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

Instructor: Broadway Star James Leo Ryan (ANNIE, LES MIS, PETER PAN)
Instructor: Broadway Actor Jessica McRoberts (SPIDER-MAN, NINE, FOLLIES)

LEARN MORE or AUDITION INFORMATION

August Jr. Pre-Professional Program

August 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - August 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm EDT

By Audition or Invite Only | Ages 7-11 | Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Cost: 995.00

Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

Instructor: Broadway Star Leigh Ann Larkin (GYPSY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC)

LEARN MORE or AUDITION INFORMATION

Broadway Bound Camp

August 12, 2019 - August 16, 2019

All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (Grouped by Age!) | Monday-Friday, Aug. 12-16, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cost: 915.00

Instructor: Broadway Actor Jessica McRoberts (SPIDER-MAN, NINE, FOLLIES)
Instructor: Broadway Star James Leo Ryan (ANNIE, LES MIS, PETER PAN)

In this musical theatre intensive, campers will work with a veteran of the Broadway stage and a professional music director all week long!

Hone your musical theatre chops in a fun, safe and supportive environment!

Workshops with Broadway Actors: In addition to working with their main Broadway instructor, Broadway Bound campers will also take workshops with various Broadway guest artists throughout the week!

Broadway Matinee: Campers will see a matinee of KING KONG (3 Tony Award Noms) and attend a talkback with the cast!

Final Showcase: On the final day of camp, campers will perform a Musical Revue for friends and family at a beautiful and professional Broadway studio space in the heart of NYC!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

All Skill Levels | Ages 9 - 19 | Monday-Friday, August 19-23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Cost: 1050.00

Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

Live out your dreams of starring on a hit Disney show with Disney Channel Star & Director, Jason Earles! You might recognize Jason from his starring roles on KICKIN’ IT and HANNAH MONTANA!

In this one week intensive, Jason will bring lucky participants through every aspect of television acting from the audition to rehearsals to the live studio audience taping!

Each Day- Workshops with Guest Instructors: In addition to working with Disney Star & TV Director, Jason Earles, guest instructors will work on improvisation, scene study and other on-camera skills with campers throughout the week.

LEARN MORE

Long Island Camp ACANY

Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr.
East Hills, NY 11548 United States
August 19, 2019 @ 9:30 am - August 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm EDT

All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (Groups Split by Age!) | Monday-Friday, August 19-23, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Members: 795.00, Non Members 825.00

NEW & EXCITING PROGRAMMING FOR 2019!

Instructor: 5x Broadway Actor Judine Somerville (HAIRSPRAY, ON THE TOWN, CRAZY FOR YOU)

In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.

Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, take a variety of workshops with visiting guest Broadway artists, see Broadway's ALADDIN, attend a talkback and perform in a final showcase at JCC's state of the art 200 seat theatre!

Broadway Matinee: ACANY campers are treated to a matinee performance of the hit Broadway musical ALADDIN and a Talkback with cast members!

The Final Showcase: At the end of the week, campers perform in a musical revue at the JCC's state of the art 200 seat theatre for family and friends!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ANNIE Kids Workshop Production

August 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - August 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm EDT

All Skill Levels | Ages 5-6 | Monday-Friday, August 19-23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Cost: 825.00

Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

Instructor: Broadway Actor Lauren Elder (SIDE SHOW, HAIR)

Our youngest performers will be introduced to the beloved story of Little Orphan Annie in this one-week musical theatre summer camp!

Each day, lucky campers rehearse songs, dance numbers and scenes from ANNIE, learn proper singing technique and expand their theatrical knowledge under the guidance of a Professional Actor/Singer and Teaching Artist!

Final Showcase: On the last day of camp, our performers present a workshop performance of ANNIE Kids for family and friends at the studio!

Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!

January 2020

AUDITIONS: Advanced Programs, Cabarets and Agent Showcase

January 11, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm EST

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

March 4 MISCAST Cabaret

The Pre-Professional Program (2 Sessions in July & August)

The May 20th Agent & Manager Showcase

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

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!

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

May 2020

FREE Virtual Camp Fair

May 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - May 27, 2020 @ 9:00 pm EDT

Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27 | For Parents and Prospective Campers | Free

We know a lot of you have questions about an online summer program and we’re here to address your concerns!

Parents are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Summer 2020 will look like online!

For summer 2020, we will be offering online musical theatre, on-camera and dramatic arts programs taught by amazing Broadway Veterans, Los Angeles Casting Directors and Television and Film Directors.

Join us for some or all of the sessions and feel free to Zoom in and out as you wish!

ACANY has been offering programs online since early March to great success. Our virtual camp fair is for parents who would like to see what separates our online performing arts education from the rest!

We highly recommend watching the session with your child!

We know a lot of you have questions about an online summer program and we’re here to address your concerns!

Each session will include:
• A quick introduction to the program
• A demo of how camp will be run featuring ACANY students and a member of our faculty (Broadway Stars, Music Directors and a Top Disney & Nick TV Director)
• A Q&A with ACANY’s administrative staff to answer any parent questions

These sessions will just scratch the surface of what we’ll be covering throughout the summer. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a typical online summer camp day will look like.

Camp days will be approximately 3-4 hours long, and will include both private and group instruction.

Campers will also take specialized workshops throughout the week!

Workshops may include: TV and Film Work, Voice-Over, Dance, Uta Hagen and Meisner Acting Techniques, Stage Combat, Dialect Coaching, Monologue Study, Shakespeare, Vocal Technique, and more!

LEARN MORE or GRAB A FREE SPOT HERE!

June 2020

Online Broadway Boot Camp – Session 1

June 22, 2020 @ 9:30 am - June 26, 2020 @ 12:45 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Ages 8-19 (Grouped by age) | Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 | 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM ET | Cost 645.00

1 SPOT JUST OPENED FOR AGES 11-19!

Campers will have the chance to strengthen their singing, dancing, and acting skills through private and group instruction with amazing Broadway faculty!

Daily Dance + Warm-Up
Each camp day will begin with an energizing and educational vocal and physical warm-up with our Broadway Director.

Private Lessons
During the week, campers will receive a free 45 minute one-on-one session with their Broadway Director to supplement what they’ve learned during the week, and a free 15 minute dance private with a professional choreographer. Lessons will take place outside of normal camp hours.

Workshops
Campers will take educational workshops led by their Broadway Director and Special Guest Instructors throughout the week! Workshops include: Musical Theatre Scene Study, Nailing the Cold Read, Acting Through Song and Proper Vocal Technique and Stage Combat.

On the last day of the program, campers will perform in an online final showcase for family and friends!

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

Disney and Nickelodeon TV Director Wendy Faraone’s Online On-Camera Camp

June 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - June 26, 2020 @ 4:15 pm EDT

All Skill Levels | Ages 8 - 19 | Monday-Friday, June 22-26 | 1-4:15 PM ET  (OR FOR WEST COAST CAMPERS, 10 AM - 1:15 PM PT) | Cost 735.00

SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST

Work with prolific Disney & Nickelodeon Director, Wendy Faraone! New Programming for 2020!

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to star in a TV series? Now’s your chance! In our exciting virtual on-camera summer program, actors will experience every aspect of television acting from the audition to rehearsals to the live performance for an audience filled with friends and family who are invited to zoom in for your final class presentation! Work with SYDNEY TO THE MAX, RAVEN’S HOME, LIV AND MADDIE, JUST ROLL WITH IT, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, WALK THE PRANK, KNIGHT SQUAD Disney & Nick Director, Wendy Faraone! All of the scenes used for this class will be pulled from actual sitcoms Wendy has directed!

LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST

Emmy Nominated TV & Film Director, Shannon Flynn’s Online On-Camera Camp

June 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - June 26, 2020 @ 4:15 pm EDT

All Skill Levels | Ages 8-19 | Monday-Friday, June 22-26 | 1-4:15 PM ET (OR FOR WEST COAST CAMPERS, 10 AM - 1:15 PM PT) | Cost 735.00

SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST

Live out your dreams of starring on a hit TV series with Emmy Nominated TV/Film Director, Shannon Flynn! Shannon is an Emmy-award nominated multi-platform film, television and digital director. She has worked on both single and multi-cam shows for a wide variety of networks, including APPLE TV+, NETFLIX, HBO/HBO MAX, DISNEY CHANNEL and NICKELODEON.

With more than 250 episodes of television and 3 movies to her credit, Shannon most recently directed on the hit Netflix shows MALIBU RESCUE and TEAM KAYLIE, Disney Channel’s BUNK'D, RAVEN'S HOME, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, Apple+ TVs HELPSTERS, TeenNick/AwesomenessTV’s BETCH SKETCH, as well as serving as the series director for BOSS CHEER and HOTEL DE LOONE on the YouTube channel Brat.

LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST

Online Performing Arts Experience

June 29, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - July 1, 2020 @ 4:15 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Ages 8-19 (Grouped by age) | Monday, June 29 - Wednesday, July 1   | 1-4:15 PM ET (OR FOR WEST COAST CAMPERS, 10 AM - 1:15 PM PT) | Cost 475.00

Zoom Classrooms Limited to 12 Students!

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!

Camps meet online for 3 hours and 15 minutes daily.

Hone your musical theatre chops in a fun, safe and supportive environment in our interactive online program with amazing Broadway faculty!

Campers will have the chance to strengthen their singing, dancing, and acting skills through group instruction!

We will be utilizing the Zoom app for our online camps, just as we have been doing with our online classes since early March! Exciting Zoom features like break-out rooms make it possible for campers to work opposite one another! Even though we cannot be in person, we have found that our students still make friends, learn a ton about the art of Broadway, and have a sense of community that is really important during this unprecedented time!

Daily Dance + Warm-Up 
Each camp day will begin with an energizing and educational vocal and physical warm-up with our Broadway Director.

Workshops
Campers will take educational workshops led by their Broadway Director throughout the 3 day program! Workshops include: Musical Theatre Scene Study, Acting Through Song and Proper Vocal Technique and Physicality - Exploring Power Dynamics and Relationships.

Broadway Star Q&A:
We’ll invite a Broadway star to zoom in for an informative Q&A! Ask them everything you’ve ever wanted to know about starring on Broadway, or the business of show business!

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

July 2020

Online Broadway Boot Camp – Session 2

July 13, 2020 @ 9:30 am - July 17, 2020 @ 12:45 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Ages 8-19 (Grouped by age) | Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17 | 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM ET | Cost 645.00

PREVIOUSLY SOLD OUT! Added Another Session!

Zoom Classrooms Limited to 12 Students!

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!

Hone your musical theatre chops in a fun, safe and supportive environment in our interactive online program with amazing Broadway faculty!

Camps meet online for 3 hours and 15 minutes daily. Private lessons and a final showcase are included in our award-winning Camps!

Campers will have the chance to strengthen their singing, dancing, and acting skills through private and group instruction!

We will be utilizing the Zoom app for our online camps, just as we have been doing with our online classes since early March! Exciting Zoom features like break-out rooms make it possible for campers to work opposite one another! Even though we cannot be in person, we have found that our students still make friends, learn a ton about the art of Broadway, and have a sense of community that is really important during this unprecedented time!

Daily Dance + Warm-Up
Each camp day will begin with an energizing and educational vocal and physical warm-up with our Broadway Director.

Private Lessons
During the week, campers will receive a free 45 minute one-on-one session with their Broadway Director to supplement what they’ve learned during the week, and a free 15 minute dance private with a professional choreographer. Lessons will take place outside of normal camp hours.

Workshops
Campers will take educational workshops led by their Broadway Director and Special Guest Instructors throughout the week! Workshops include: Musical Theatre Scene Study, Acting Through Song and Proper Vocal Technique, Voice-Over and Musical Theatre as Seen On Television.

On the last day of the program, campers will perform in an online final showcase for family and friends! Zoom in to watch performers present what they have learned throughout the week! (If your loved ones can’t make it live, a recorded version will be distributed via email a few weeks after camp!)

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

Online Summer Pre-Professional Program – July Session

July 20, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - July 24, 2020 @ 4:30 pm EDT

By Audition or Invite Only | Ages 12-19 | Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24 | 1-4:30 PM ET (10 AM - 1:30 PM PT) | Cost 695.00

NEW SESSION ADDED! PREVIOUSLY SOLD OUT! SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION ASAP!

Audition Info: Perform a 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song a cappella and email it to auditions@aclassactny.com

A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for a select group of artists who are ready for the challenge of honing their singing, dancing, & acting skills through exploring more advanced work.

We will spend 3 hours and 30 minutes together daily as a group in our online advanced intensive led by our Broadway Director. Included in the program are 2 forty-five minute lessons with the main Broadway Director and Music Director and 1 fifteen-minute dance brush up lesson with a Choreographer. Moreover, throughout the week, special visiting guest artists such as Broadway Stars and Broadway Casting Directors zoom in to teach accelerated, educational masterclasses.

This exclusive program culminates in a Final Zoom Showcase for 10 Scouting Talent Agents & Managers! Many of our past participants have been discovered at this very program. For a list of recent student achievements, click here.

Exciting Zoom features like break-out rooms make it possible for actors to work opposite one another in a small classroom setting. Since early March, Zoom has provided our advanced students with an amazing way to connect with in-demand industry pros, and with one another.

NEW FOR 2020:
We are adding exciting, new elements into the Pre-Professional Program. The intensive now includes a workshop with a Broadway Casting Director, More Scouting Talent Reps at the Final Showcase, Extended Private Lessons, and the incorporation of Monologues into our Final Showcase.

Private Lessons
During the week, participants will receive 3 free private lessons. Prep your final showcase material with the guidance of your Broadway Director, Music Director and Dance Instructor. Lessons will take place outside of normal camp hours.

Voice: 45 Minutes with your Broadway Director and a Professional Music Director. We’ll work on your song cut for the final showcase. This lesson will focus on proper audition and vocal technique.

Acting: 45 Minutes with your Broadway Director. We’ll work on your monologue for the final showcase. We’ll break down your monologue beat by beat, discover operative words within the text, and identify your conflict and your objective.

Dance: 15 Minutes with a Professional Choreographer. While dance won’t be part of Friday’s showcase, it’s important all well rounded musical theatre performers strengthen their dance skills. Learn how to break down difficult dance steps and make a lasting impression in a dance audition.

Advanced Masterclasses with Visiting Broadway Stars & Broadway Casting Directors
Pre-Professional Program participants will also take a series of advanced masterclasses with visiting Broadway Stars and Broadway Casting Directors designed to challenge and elevate our actors' skill set. Masterclasses include: Scene Study, Character Development, & Script Analysis, Acting Through Song, Dialect Coaching & Vocal Technique and Audition Technique with a Broadway Casting Director.

LEARN MORE or AUDITION INFO

February 2022

LIVE ZOOM AUDITIONS: The Pre-Professional Summer Programs

February 2, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - March 8, 2022 @ 4:30 pm EST

Ages 7-20s (Depending on Program) | Tuesday, March 8 | Various 10 Min Time Slots Available

For students interested in participating in the In-Studio July Pre-Professional Program AND/OR In-Studio August Pre-Professional Program

AUDITION GUIDELINES or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

May 2022

FREE Virtual Summer Open House

May 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

Ages 7-20s | Wednesday, May 25 | 7:30-9:30 PM ET | For Parents & Prospective Students | Free

Join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Summer 2022 Programs will look like!

We’ll be offering both In-Studio and Virtual 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 summer 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 Summer!

Schedule of Open House Events:
7:30-7:40 PM ET: Dance with Choreographer and Broadway Actor, Jessica McRoberts (SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK, FOLLIES)

7:40-8:00 PM ET: Voice-Over Acting with Voice-Over Artist, Amy Marcs (Commercial Radio Spots for JOHNSON AND JOHNSON, MASTERCARD, IBM, and KMART)

8:00-8:15 PM ET: Song Interpretation with Broadway Star, Lauren “Coco” Cohn (MAMMA MIA!, FUN HOME, FOUND)

8:15-8:50 PM ET: Sitcom Acting with On-Camera Actor, Morgan Weed (THE GOOD FIGHT, ELEMENTARY, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN)

8:55-9:30 PM ET: Q&A with ACANY’s Artistic Director, Jessica R. Grosman and ACANY’s Administrative Staff

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

July 2022

In-Studio July Pre-Professional Program

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
July 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 22, 2022 @ 4:30 pm EDT

By Audition or Invite Only | Junior Ages 7-11 | Senior Ages 12-20s | Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 | 9 AM - 4:30 PM | Cost: 995.00

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

SENIOR SESSION (ages 12-20's): SOLD OUT!
JUNIOR SESSION (ages 7-11): ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

We may open another July Senior Session, so we encourage you to submit a video audition ASAP!

If you are already on our advanced student list, you can join the wait list here.

Instructor (Junior Session): Broadway Actress, Whitney Sprayberry (SPIDERMAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, JAGGED LITTLE PILL)
Instructor (Senior Session): Broadway Star, Leigh Ann Larkin (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, GYPSY, DISNEY’S ON THE RECORD)

Audition Instructions
Perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song, a cappella, and email it to auditions@aclassactny.com. More audition instructions below.

A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for advanced actors who are ready for the challenge of honing their singing, dancing, & acting skills through exploring more advanced work.

Already on ACANY’s Advanced Student List? Request your invitation now!

Daily Dance + Warm-Up
Begin each day with an energizing and educational vocal and physical warm-up with our Broadway Director and Music Director.

Broadway Matinee & Talk-Back
Participants will be treated to a matinee performance of Broadway's FUNNY GIRL and attend a talkback with actors after the show! (Talk-backs are subject to be moved to the studio depending on COVID-19 policies at Broadway Theatres)

Private Lessons, Group Instruction and Advanced Masterclasses
A combination of private and group instruction will provide participants with a unique week-long experience. Participants will also take a series of advanced masterclasses with visiting Broadway guest artists designed to challenge and elevate our actors' skill set.

Industry Showcase w/ Scouting Talent Reps
On Thursday evening, perform in an invited dress rehearsal for 5 or more scouting talent reps! Many of our past participants have been discovered at this very program. For a list of recent student achievements, click here.

Final Showcase: Off-Broadway Debut
The Pre-Professional Program culminates in a final showcase at an off-Broadway Theatre for loved ones!

LEARN MORE or CLICK FOR AUDITION INFO

August 2022

No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (scenes split by age) | Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1050.00

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

All of the scenes used for this class 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. 

Currently, Jason is working on a brand new, top secret DISNEY multi-cam sitcom! 

He made his television directing debut on AMAZON’s hit serial-mystery, JUST ADD MAGIC which starred our alum, Kirrilee Berger, followed by multiple episodes of DISNEY’S Emmy Nominated sitcom, BUNK’D! 

Recently, Jason was brought on to coach episodes of HBO’s WESTWORLD, RESIDENT ALIEN on SyFy, and multiple sitcoms for the DISNEY CHANNEL. 

On-Set sitcom coaching credits include BIZAARDVARK, JESSIE, DOG WITH A BLOG, I DIDN’T DO IT, RICHIE RICH, THE FRESH BEAT BAND & more!

Selected by the Directors Guild of America, Jason was admitted to their 2020 Director Development Initiative, where he was identified 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 Broadway/TV/Film Coach:In addition to working with Jason, Broadway, TV/Film actor, Lauren Elder teaches improv for the camera, scene study and other important skills.

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

AUDITIONS for the World Premiere of WRITTEN IN TIME, A New Musical by EMMY Award Winner, Sean P. Pallatroni

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
August 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - August 26, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EDT

By Audition Only | Ages 9-20s | Submit a video audition ASAP! | Program Dates: Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 from 9 AM - 5 PM | Cost (if cast): 1050.00 

Payment Plans & Hotel Deals Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to inquire about a payment plan and hotel deal today!

Be in the WORLD PREMIERE of a brand new work written by an EMMY® Award-winning composer!

Learn about the rewards and challenges of creating a character from the ground up and working with a developing script.

Staged Performance in NYC:
The program will culminate in the WORLD PREMIERE of WRITTEN IN TIME for an audience filled with family, friends, and industry guests!

This is the 6th Original work produced by A Class Act NY! Past Productions Include: FOUND. by Lauren “Coco” Cohn and Stacia Fernandez, MAJOR & MINOR ADJUSTMENTS (IN THE KEY OF QUARANTINE) and THE ROAD TO SOC-CON by Sean P. Pallatroni, ESCAPE! by Matt Patrick Walsh, and PSYKIDZ by Bobby Cronin! All of these works are still being developed today!

Submit a video audition ASAP!

Prepare: Please prepare one monologue and one song from the Dropbox, here and email it to auditions@aclassactny.com. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.

LEARN MORE or SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION HERE

Long Island Camp ACANY

Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr.
East Hills, NY 11548 United States
August 22, 2022 @ 9:30 am - August 26, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Ages 8-15 (email us for an age exception) | Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 | 9:30 AM- 5 PM | Cost for JCC Members 795.00 | Cost for Non-Members 825.00

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Instructor: 5x Broadway Actor Judine Somerville (HAIRSPRAY, ON THE TOWN, CRAZY FOR YOU)

In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.

Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, take a variety of workshops with visiting guest Broadway artists, see a Broadway Matinee, and perform in a final showcase at JCC's state-of-the-art 200 seat theatre!

Workshops with Broadway and Industry Guest Artists Include:
• Acting 101: Learn the fundamentals of acting technique!
• Improvisation & Theatre Games: Learn how to think on your feet while having fun!
• Broadway Dance: Learn a dance combo from one of Broadway’s current hits!

Broadway Matinee 
On Wednesday, ACANY campers are bused to and from NYC and treated to a Broadway matinee performance of INTO THE WOODS!

The Final Showcase: At the end of the week, campers perform in a musical revue at the JCC's state-of-the-art 200 seat theater for family and friends!

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FROZEN KIDS Workshop Production

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
August 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - August 26, 2022 @ 4:00 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Elementary School Age Children | Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 | Time: 10AM - 4PM | Cost: 850.00

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

Our youngest performers will be introduced to the beloved story of FROZEN in this one-week musical theatre summer camp!

Campers rehearse songs, dance numbers and scenes from Disney’s FROZEN, learn proper singing technique and expand their theatrical knowledge under the guidance of a Professional Actor/Singer and Teaching Artist!

Campers also get to craft props and set pieces that will be incorporated into the final performance!

Bring a pillow and blanket for a short nap time!

Final Showcase:
On Friday afternoon, our performers present a workshop performance of FROZEN KIDS for family and friends at the studio!

Focus of Camp:
• Learn fun song-and-dance numbers from FROZEN KIDS
• Make your own props and set pieces
• Perform in a final showcase for family and friends

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

May 2023

FREE Virtual Summer Open House

May 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Tuesday, May 2 | 7:30-9 PM ET | For Parents & Prospective Students | Free

• Sitcom TV Acting with TV/Film Actor John Patrick Hayden (FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL)
• Voice-Over Acting with Voice-Over Artist Sean Patrick Doyle (THE BOXTROLLS, RUBY TUESDAY’S, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD)
• Musical Theatre Performance with Broadway Star Lauren “Coco” Cohn (MAMMA MIA!, FUN HOME, FOUND)
• Dance Class with Broadway's Katie Lombardo (BEETLEJUICE, ELF, FLASHDANCE)

Join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Summer 2023 Programs will look like!

We’ll be offering In-Studio Musical Theatre, On-Camera and Voice-Over Programs taught by amazing Broadway, TV/Film and VO Actors, 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
• 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 Summer.

LEARN MORE or CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

June 2023

L.A. Disney, Netflix & Amazon TV Director & Famous On-Set Coach, Jason Shipman’s Sitcom Intensive

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
June 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - June 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Ages 8-20s (Grouped by Age) | Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1050.00

All of the scenes used for this class 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!

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

July 2023

In-Studio July Pre-Professional Program

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
July 17, 2023 @ 9:30 am - July 21, 2023 @ 5:00 pm EDT

By Audition or Invite Only | Junior Ages 7-11 | Senior Ages 12-20s | Monday - Friday, July 17 - July 21 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM | Cost: 1050.00

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

JUNIOR SESSION: ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
SENIOR SESSION: SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE! IF WE HAVE A LONG WAITLIST, WE WILL ADD ANOTHER SESSION!

Broadway Instructor (Junior Session): Broadway's Katie Lombardo (BEETLEJUICE, ELF, FLASHDANCE)
Broadway Instructor (Senior Session): Broadway’s Amanda Rose  (MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, WICKED, HOLIDAY INN)

Audition Instructions
Perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song, a cappella, and email it to auditions@aclassactny.com. More audition instructions below.

A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for advanced actors who are ready for the challenge of honing their singing, dancing, & acting skills through exploring more advanced work.

Already on ACANY’s Advanced Student List? Request your invitation now!

Daily Dance + Warm-Up
Begin each day with an energizing and educational vocal and physical warm-up with our Broadway Director and Music Director. 

Broadway Matinee & Talk-Back
On Wednesday, participants will be treated to a matinee performance of KIMBERLY AKIMBO (nominated for 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical) and attend a talkback with actors after the show!

Private Lessons, Group Instruction and Advanced Masterclasses
A combination of private and group instruction will provide participants with a unique week-long experience. Participants will also take a series of advanced masterclasses with visiting Broadway guest artists designed to challenge and elevate our actors' skill set. 

Industry Showcase w/ Scouting Talent Reps
On Thursday evening, perform in an invited dress rehearsal for 5 or more scouting talent reps! Many of our past participants have been discovered at this very program. For a list of recent student achievements, click here.

Final Showcase: Off-Broadway Debut
The Pre-Professional Program culminates in a final showcase at an off-Broadway Theatre for loved ones!

LEARN MORE or AUDITION INFO

August 2023

No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Grouped by Age) | Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1050.00

Email us for an age exception!

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

All of the scenes used for this class 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 our alum, Kirrilee Berger, followed by multiple episodes of DISNEY’S Emmy Nominated sitcom, BUNK’D! 

Jason just directed and coached Disney’s newest series, PRETTY FREAKIN’ SCARY, which airs June 15th!

Recently, Jason was brought on to coach episodes of APPLE’S Emmy-Nominated GHOST WRITER, and their youth series, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, as well as HBO’s WESTWORLD, RESIDENT ALIEN on SyFy, and multiple sitcoms for the DISNEY CHANNEL. 

Other on-Set sitcom coaching credits include BIZAARDVARK, JESSIE, DOG WITH A BLOG, I DIDN’T DO IT, RICHIE RICH, THE FRESH BEAT BAND & more!

Selected by the Directors Guild of America, Jason was admitted to their 2020 Director Development Initiative, where he was identified 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 TV/Film/VO & Stage Actor, Alexis Bronkovic (YOUNGER, FBI, LAW & ORDER: SVU):
Work alongside Alexis on improv for the camera, voice-over, scene study and dramatic on-camera acting skills throughout the week.

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

WILLY WONKA KIDS Camp

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave.
New York, NY, NY 10018
August 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - August 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm EDT

No Audition Required | Elementary Age Children | Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25 | Time: 10AM - 4PM | Cost: 850.00

Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!

ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

Instructor: Professional Director, Singer, Performer, Rebecca Reres

Young performers will be introduced to the beloved story of WILLY WONKA KIDS in this one-week musical theatre summer camp!

Campers rehearse songs, dance numbers and scenes from WILLY WONKA, learn proper singing technique and expand their theatrical knowledge under the guidance of a Professional Actor/Singer and Teaching Artist!

Campers also craft props and set pieces that will be incorporated into the final performance!

Bring a pillow and blanket for a short nap time!

Final Showcase:
On Friday afternoon, our performers present a paired down performance of WILLY WONKA KIDS for family and friends at the studio!

Focus of Camp:
• Learn fun song-and-dance numbers from WILLY WONKA KIDS
• Make your own props and set pieces
• Perform in a final showcase for family and friends

LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER

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