September 2026
Ages 8-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 27 - Oct. 25 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 5-Week Cost: 599.00 | 10-Week Cost: 950.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Two Ways to Save! Enroll in the full 10-week session and save, or mix and match any Early Fall and Late Fall 5-week classes to receive discounted pricing. If you'd like to mix and match classes, please contact us HERE to register and receive your discounted rate.
Session 1 Instructor: TV/Film Actor Charlotte Fountain-Jardim (DOC, TED, THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL)
Session 2 Instructor: TV/Film Actor Alexis Bronkovic (YOUNGER, LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST)
Learn two essential skills in one dynamic class! Train in the art of Disney & Nick-style sitcom acting and audition techniques while developing the fundamentals of voice-over acting. Whether you're stepping in front of the camera or behind the microphone, this class gives you the tools to build confidence, versatility, and performance skills for both mediums.
Focus of Class:
• Learn to identify comedic clues within the text, how to land jokes and bring out the funny!
• Learn how to use your physicality on camera!
• Work in an actual recording studio and learn how to master inflection, intention and tone!
• Learn how to avoid popping sounds, reverb and other distracting things that can happen during a VO audition or performance!
• Learn proper on-camera sitcom acting and audition technique!
Final Showcase:
Each 5-Week Session ends in Showcase for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
Ages 11-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Drama Session: Sundays, Sep. 27 - Oct. 25 | Sitcom Session: Sundays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 5-Week Cost: 599.00 | 10-Week Cost: 950.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Two Ways to Save! Enroll in the full 10-week session and save, or mix and match any Early Fall and Late Fall 5-week classes to receive discounted pricing. If you'd like to mix and match classes, please contact us HERE to register and receive your discounted rate.
Drama Session Instructor: TV & Film Actor Olivia Oguma (INFLUENCED, FBI, LAW & ORDER)
Sitcom Session Instructor: TV & Film Actor John Patrick Hayden (FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL)
Cover the ins and outs of two popular genres of Television: Sitcoms (Comedic TV Shows) and Dramas, which can include both Serial Dramas (continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion) and Procedurals (series that focuses on how crimes are solved or some other aspect of a law enforcement agency).
Students learn the acting techniques needed for one, or both, of these very different yet very popular genres of television shows!
Focus of Class:
• Scene Study & Character Development: Learn how to identify operative words, objectives, conflict, tactics and acting beats within the text and how to make your character come to life
• Learn how to portray complex characters
• Learn how to bring out the funny in sitcom scenes by cultivating and connecting to your personal joy and opening your comic receptors
• Learn how to develop a relationship with the camera
• Improve on-camera physicality
• Work on active listening skills; learn how to be a generous & present scene partner
• Hone audition technique and learn how to make a proper homemade self-tape
Final Showcase:
Each 5-Week Session ends in Showcase for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
October 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 10-20s (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Sundays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8 | 6-8 PM ET | Cost 465.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting from Disney TV Director & Famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman!
Perform scenes for Jason Shipman who will teach you how to land jokes, make turns and leave a lasting impression in Hollywood!
Jason’s credits include a mind-blowing number of projects for DISNEY, NETFLIX, AMAZON, HBO, NICKELODEON, APPLE KIDS, SYFY and UNIVERSAL, among others.
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a sitcom
• Rehearse scenes from hit sitcoms Jason has worked on
• Receive individual coaching from Jason Shipman
• Learn how to Land Jokes, Make Turns and Bring Out the Funny in the Audition Room and On Set
• Receive a short written evaluation with Jason’s thoughts on your strengths, and areas you can improve