January 2026
Ages 9-20s (scenes split by age, email for an age exception) | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 AM - 2 PM ET | 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, Wendy Faraone!
Wendy has directed over 300 episodes of television! She has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of the upcoming HOLLYWOOD ARTS (VICTORIOUS spinoff), 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!
Sunday, Jan. 11 | For Performers Auditioning for INTO THE WOODS JR. (ages 7-13) and/or INTO THE WOODS (ages 12-20) | Cost 165.00
Up your game and get some great pointers before you audition this January 17 or 18 for our upcoming Off-Broadway Productions of INTO THE WOODS JR. (ages 7-13) and INTO THE WOODS (ages 12-20).
Work on your audition tech with A.C.A.N.Y. fave stage director & music director, Brad Johnson!
Review one song cut and one scene you plan on performing in your audition!
Receive amazing notes, direction and feedback on your pieces, and improve your audition technique with Brad’s help!
Focus of Class:
• Sing one song cut you plan to perform at your audition
• Perform one side you plan to perform at your audition
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from A.C.A.N.Y. Stage Director & Music Director, Brad Johnson (DESCENDANTS, FROZEN JR, ANNIE JR)
Get prepared & feel confident at your audition!
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Monday, Jan. 19 (No School!) | Cost for Both Parts: 205.00 | Cost for Part 1 Only w/ Gatsby Actor: 99.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Spend MLK Day working on your craft with two top NYC industry professionals in an exclusive musical theatre masterclass!
Part 1: THE GREAT GATSBY “New Money” Dance Combinationwith Broadway actor Elena Ricardo (The Great Gatsby, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mamma Mia!)
Focus of Part 1:
• Learn the iconic “New Money” choreography from THE GREAT GATSBY with Gatsby’s own Elena Ricardo
• Photos & autographs with Broadway’s Elena Ricardo (time permitting)
Part 2: Musical Theatre Audition Technique w/ DDO Talent Agent Mallory Levy & a Music Director
Train directly with Mallory Levy, Director of the NYC Youth Division and Adult Theatrical Talent Agent at DDO Artists Agency, one of the top bi-coastal agencies in the business.
Mallory is always scouting new talent and currently represents many of our students who were discovered at our classes and summer programs.
Focus of Part 2:
• Perform a 16-bar audition cut and receive individualized coaching and feedback
• Learn whether your material effectively showcases your unique talent, vocal range, and personality
• Develop stronger audition technique and confidence
• Learn how to communicate professionally with a music director in auditions
• Understand what talent agents look for in prospective clients
• Q&A with Mallory about the business (time permitting)