September 2024
No Audition Required | Elementary School-Age Children | Saturdays, September 21 - December 14 | 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Cost 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Instructor: Actor, Director & Voice Teacher, Rebecca O’Sullivan Reres (GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS, LITTLE MERMAID JR, INTO THE WOODS JR, BEAUTY & THE BEAST JR)
Hone your musical theatre chops in this super fun and educational class culminating in an in-studio performance of the beloved musical, 101 DALMATIANS!
Learn lines, songs, and dance numbers from the show!
Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.
The first class will be dedicated to getting acquainted with one another through fun warm-ups and exercises. In the second class, roles will be assigned.
Final Showcase:
Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
Ages: 8-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
TV/Film Instructor: Ali Cobrin (THE BAXTERS, AMERICAN PIE REUNION, LOOK)
Focus of Class:
• Mastering the Self-Tape Audition
• Mastering the Zoom & In-Person Callback Audition
• Learn the Art of the Redirect and How to Make Quick Adjustments on the Spot
• Learn How to Handle Chemistry Reads & Be a Generous Scene Partner
• Learn How to Use Your Physicality On-Camera
• Work on Character Development & Script Analysis & Bring Your Character to Life
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
Ages: 12-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
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Prerequisite: For serious students only!
Session 1 Instructor: Playwright & Broadway, TV/Film Actor, Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn (FBI: MOST WANTED, MAMMA MIA!, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN)
Session 2 Instructor: Broadway Actor, Playwright & Director, Matias De La Flor (CAMELOT, LES MIS, ROMEO Y JULIETA LIMENO)
Students learn one or both of the techniques developed by two masters of acting: David Mamet, and Sanford Meisner.
Through scene-work, monologues and acting exercises students will learn the core principles of these distinguished masters of acting.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
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Ages: 10-19 (email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 - Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
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Each 6-Week Session culminates in a Final Showcase for loved ones & scouting Talent Reps!
Prerequisite: For serious students only! Should have performed in a musical(s) or taken classes at reputable institutions in the past!
Broadway Instructor Session 1: Chelsea Williams (MAMMA MIA!, IN TRANSIT, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR)
Music Director Session 1: James Stryska
Broadway Instructor Session 2: Leslie Blake Walker (FUNNY GIRL, Papermill: CINDERELLA, A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Hartford Stage)
Music Director Session 2: James Stryska
It’s imperative that auditioning actors have a book of music that is well-rounded and filled with song cuts from different musical theatre genres.
It matters not if you are auditioning for your local amateur school or community theatre productions, or for professional shows!
Be prepared for any audition that may come your way!
In each 6-week session, students will walk away with at least 2 contrasting audition ready song cuts from different musical theatre genres.
Whether it’s a pop rock cut, a golden age cut, or an operetta cut, you will have a more comprehensive book of music by the time you leave our class!
Improve your audition technique and put your best foot forward in the casting room!
Each class will also begin with a mock dance audition! This is especially important practice for our MOVERS, i.e., people who are not strong dancers!
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week Session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for loved ones and a few Scouting Talent Agents and Managers.
Ages: 12-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 22 – Oct. 27 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 1:30-3:30 PM | 6-Week Cost: 635.00 | 12-Week Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Prerequisite: For serious students only!
Session 1 Instructor: Playwright & Broadway, TV/Film Actor, Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn (FBI: MOST WANTED, MAMMA MIA!, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN)
Session 2 Instructor: TBA
Students learn one or both of the techniques developed by two masters of acting: David Mamet, and Sanford Meisner.
Through scene-work, monologues and acting exercises students will learn the core principles of these distinguished masters of acting.
• 1st 6-Week Session Focus: Mamet’s Practical Aesthetics
David Mamet is a renowned American playwright, director, and screenwriter who has made a significant impact on the world of theatre, TV and Film. He also created an acting technique referred to as PRACTICAL AESTHETICS, which we will explore in our 1st six week session. If you struggle with overthinking or getting caught up in your own head, Mamet’s technique is a straightforward way to engage with your script and your imagination. We will study his 4 step process: The Literal, The Wants, The Essential Action and The As If.
• 2nd 6-Week Session Focus: Meisner Technique
The goal of the Meisner Technique is for the actor to not focus on themselves and instead concentrate on the other actors in the immediate environment. There is a greater focus on the other actor as opposed to one's internal thoughts or feelings associated with the character.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
Final Showcase(s) for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Each 6-week session concludes with a short presentation of material we have worked on for a few scouting Talent agents and managers.
November 2024
Ages 11-20 (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Saturdays, Nov. 2 - Dec. 14 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost 645.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
TV/Film/Voice-Over Instructor: Sean Patrick Doyle
TV/Film & Voice-Over credits include OITNB, NURSE JACKIE, LAW & ORDER, THE SITTER, THE BOXTROLLS, DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY? & more!
Hone both on-camera and voice-over technique with a seasoned TV/Film, Broadway & Voice-Over actor!
Focus of Class:
• Uncover differences in script structure and style between Multi-Cam and Single-Cam episodics.
• Learn techniques for vocal transformation, and apply them to zany Animation and Video Game characters.
• Master the nuances of tone, inflection and pacing to create dynamic Commercial and Promo reads.
• Finesse your self-tape techniques and gather hands-on experience in a professional voice-over booth.
• Learn key VO and On-Camera terminology, and on-set and booth etiquette.
Final Showcase for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Class concludes with a Showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Ages 11-20 (email for age exception) | Mondays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 5:30-7 PM ET | Cost 740.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Instructor is Writer/Actor/Director & BAFTA Award-Winning Filmmaker: John Patrick Hayden
Are you an aspiring actor, director, or writer?
If you answered YES, then this zoom class is for YOU!
Work with John Patrick Hayden, internationally recognized BAFTA awarded filmmaker whose work is featured on Amazon Prime! John is currently in meetings with Lionsgate with a feature he co-wrote, and he also holds his MFA in Film Production! In addition to that, he is a busy TV/Film and Stage actor having appeared in tons of TV/Film projects you know and love including Hulu’s FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, LAW & ORDER and DAREDEVIL! He also appeared on Broadway in the classic, TARTUFFE!
Transform an idea into a script, a shoot, and get ready to have your short film make its world premiere in our Film Festival!
With John Patrick Hayden as your guide, you can create and even star in your own comedy, music video, drama, or horror film!
Focus of Class:
• Write a short film (1-2 pages works great!)
• Storyboard your film (learn how in class with JPH)
• Plan and SHOOT your film! Star in your own original short film, or cast your friends & family to play parts in your movie! (PS - SOOOO much fun)
• Edit your film (learn how important editing is to a film's final product)
• Screen your film at A Class Act’s Film Festival
All you need is a smartphone & the internet!