January 2018
Ages 7 – 12! January 6, 13, & 14!
Open Call Auditions for ACANY’s Spring Off-Broadway Productions of SEUSSICAL JR. are coming up! Accepting video auditions for those who cannot attend the in-person auditions! Video audition deadline is January 12.
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphantly!
Ages 7 – Adults! Saturday Jan. 13 & Monday Jan. 15 (No School - MLK Day)!
ACANY is holding auditions for our Advanced Weekly Classes, Summer Intensives, February Cabaret and our Spring Agent & Manager Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 13 and Monday, Jan. 15 (No School - MLK Day)
SOLD OUT! Email us at info@aclassactny.com to join the waitlist now!
Ages 7 – 18! Monday Jan. 15 (MLK Day, No School)!
Part 1: Join a Broadway Star of WICKED for a one-day musical theatre WICKED themed workshop! Participants will learn a WICKED song and dance combo from a Broadway Star who will also host a lively Question and Answer Session about their experience in this long-running, beloved musical! The WICKED Star will be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
Part 2: Even if you don’t want to go pro, a top NYC talent manager will offer helpful feedback and coaching on mock auditions and will teach participants how to snag a coveted role in a school, community theatre or professional production! The Top NYC Talent Manager is always on the lookout for fresh faces and kids have been picked up from past workshops!
Ages 7 – Adults! Monday Jan. 15 (MLK Day, No School)!
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Andrew will teach lucky participants a song and dance combo from HAMILTON and also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
Ages 7 – Mid 20s! Monday Jan. 15 (MLK Day, No School)!
Work on musical theatre audition technique with Top NYC Talent Agent, Chris Cooper of FBI Talent Agency! Gain useful feedback and coaching on your presentation, song choice, and interpretation from Chris! Chris is always on the lookout for fresh faces!
Ages 7 – Mid 20's! Saturday, Jan. 20 & Sunday, Jan. 21
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on both The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon TV from one of the industry’s most in-demand professionals, Wendy Faraone! Wendy is a dynamic and influential director. She is currently directing Disney’s WALK THE PRANK and she was also the director of Disney's #1 family sitcom, LIV AND MADDIE. Wendy has worked on-set with actors on BEST FRIENDS WHENEVER, I DIDN’T DO IT, A.N.T. FARM, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, SONNY WITH A CHANCE, I’M IN THE BAND, HANNAH MONTANA, as well as many Nickelodeon and Disney Channel pilots! Wendy’s workshops are well known for creating an inviting and energetic environment in which students are given the tools necessary to be successful, working actors in the entertainment industry. Impressively, she has recently coached all of the newly scouted talent for Disney Channel’s latest bootcamp and showcase!
Ages 10-18! Sunday Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, Mar. 4, 11!
Voice-over acting is unlike any other type of acting. It requires an actor to make bold, gutsy choices that are original and specific, and outside of the box. Learn the art of voiceover acting in a professional recording studio! Learn how to create living, breathing animated characters for cartoons and animated feature films. We will also work on naturalistic reads for commercials, and radio spots. Class culminates with a performance in the studio for a top VO Casting Director and two actively scouting VO Agents!
Come and visit ACANY at BroadwayCon! We are located at booth 322 in the Marketplace (Hall 1B). We will have free merchandise, contests, discount codes, and a raffle! Plus you can talk staff and teachers in person and get more information about upcoming classes and workshops.
Ages 10 and up | Saturday Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, Mar. 3, 10, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
Actors are often asked to read cold in both auditions and in your preliminary meeting with an agent. Of course as actors we always want to do the best we can in the room and that’s why its imperative for actors to sharpen their cold read skills. Learn how to quickly pick up text with no time to prepare, break down the script and bring your best self to the audition room despite your lack of time with the material. Every week, students will be presented with new material based on a weekly theme. We will cover Commercial cold reads, TV, Film, Monologues and Voiceover. Little factoid: commercials are always cold reads! Actors will NEVER receive the copy in advance to prepare!
Can’t commit to all 12 classes? Come for one class, sign up for a few, or take all 12! Pay for all 12 at once, or pay by the class! Save $ when you commit to all 12-weeks!
Final Showcase: Students who can commit to all 12-Weeks will have perform their newly honed cold read skills in a Showcase for family and scouting Talent Reps!
When you purchase a class, we will follow up and see when you plan on attending. You can also drop by on Saturday and pay if there’s space! LEARN MORE
Ages 12-19! By Audition Only! NEW SESSION JUST ADDED!
Video Audition Instructions:
Please perform a one-minute monologue from a play. Monologues MUST be memorized. If you need help finding a monologue, please contact our office. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.
Teen Drama is an on-camera class geared toward actors interested in learning techniques found in popular teen dramas, such as RIVERDALE, VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE BOLD TYPE, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, GOSSIP GIRL, THE O.C. and SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER!
Students will also learn to identify clues within the text as well as physical techniques to deliver the material that will help set them apart in their auditions. The class is geared toward young actors who are serious about their work. A considerable amount of memorization and homework will be required.
Ages 7 – 11 and 12 - 19! Sunday Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, Mar. 4, 11! By Audition or Invite ONLY!
Video Audition Instructions: Please sing 32 bars a cappella of a musical theatre song. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.
Students will learn the in’s and out’s and the art of creating a memorable and exceptional cabaret performance! Topics will include mic technique, how to write “patter” (the spoken lines between songs), and how to create a unique performance! The class will conclude with the chance to perform a solo in an ACANY Cabaret! The class is geared toward young actors who are serious about their work. A considerable amount of memorization and homework will be required.
Ages 7 –11! Sunday Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, Mar. 4, 11! By Audition or Invite ONLY!
Video Audition Instructions: One-minute monologue from a play. Monologues MUST be memorized. If you need help finding a monologue, please contact our office. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.
Commercial acting is harder than it looks! You never get the copy in advance so it’s almost always a COLD READ AUDITION! Young actors will learn how to nail cold read commercial auditions. Budding thespians will learn how to quickly analyze commercial copy and find the acting beats within the text to make a lasting impression on both casting directors and on ad agency executives! Improvisation also plays a crucial role in commercial auditions. Actors will learn to identify comedic clues within the text as well as physical techniques that allow them to deliver material in a way that will set them apart in their auditions. Sharpen your improv skills and learn how to incorporate them into your performance. The 5-week program culminates with a Final Showcase for friends, family as well as Talent Reps in which students have an opportunity to showcase their talent. The class is geared toward young actors who are serious about their work. A considerable amount of memorization and homework will be required.
Ages 7 – 11! Sunday Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, Mar. 4, 11!
Commercial acting is harder than it looks! You never get the copy in advance so it’s almost always a COLD READ AUDITION! Young actors will learn how to nail cold read commercial auditions. Budding thespians will learn how to quickly analyze commercial copy and find the acting beats within the text to make a lasting impression on both casting directors and on ad agency executives!
Improvisation also plays a crucial role in commercial auditions. Actors will learn to identify comedic clues within the text as well as physical techniques that allow them to deliver material in a way that will set them apart in their auditions. Sharpen your improv skills and learn how to incorporate them into your performance. The 5-week program culminates with a Final Showcase for family, friends as well as Talent Reps in which students have an opportunity to showcase their talent.
By Audition Only! Ages 10-19! Gender Neutral Casting! Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend…
Ages 16 & Up! Wednesday Jan. 31!
The casting directors we bring in cast for Broadway shows, TV pilots, series, films, voiceovers and commercials!
Pre-Audition Prep: 6 – 7 p.m.
If you choose, arrive at 6 p.m. and brush up and hone your audition material before performing for the casting directors with ACANY pros!
Casting Director Session: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Perform for 4 amazing casting directors one of the following: a one minute or shorter monologue of your choice, or a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song! We will provide a music director for singers.
February 2018
Ages 7 – Adults! Saturday Feb. 3! Kid and Adult Actors divided into 2 rooms by age!
Lucky participants have the amazing opportunity to work with 4 Top NYC Talent Agents in an all-day 6.5 hour intensive! We will be bringing in top commercial and legit agents (film, theatre, TV) from some of the best Manhattan agencies! The Agents are always looking for talent and many students have been picked up from classes and are now working!
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!
All Skill Ages | Ages 7 – 12 | Saturday, Feb. 10
Receive one-on-one coaching from one of show businesses most respected Talent Agents, David Gilbert of Zuri Model and Talent! Zuri Talent Agency represents talent of all ages in Los Angeles & New York. They are currently booking across all categories including; Theatrical, Commercial, TV, Film, Print, Runway & Influencer.
Commercial acting is harder than it looks and its very different from other genres of acting like stage acting, for example!
In this 3.5 hour workshop, kids, ages 7-12, will learn the art of commercial acting with David!
All Ages Welcome! Saturday Feb. 10!
Parents of child actors and adult actors are welcome to join our Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé and a Top Talent Agent from a Top Bicoastal Agency for a most informative FREE Show Business Seminar! Come prepared to ask us your burning questions about the best way to manage a career in Show Business! The Top Talent Agent is one of the most respected agents in the biz and has been representing actors for over 30 years! She is a wealth of information! Jessica founded ACANY in 2005. Jessica works closely with bicoastal casting directors, agents and managers. She has also worked in casting in both NYC and CA and on the talent agency side as well. Once upon a time, she was also a performer!
Ages 7 – Adults!
Hosted by Celebrity Child Performers and directed by Broadway’s Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn and a professional music director, performers ages 7-20 will have the incredible opportunity to perform individual and group numbers at the historic Triad Theatre in NYC on February 13 in an effort to raise money for The Children’s Heart Foundation. Sing you favorite Love Song (on Valentine’s Eve!) to benefit The Children’s Heart Foundation! Tickets to the performance are $40 (general admission) plus a 2 drink minimum. A portion of the door proceeds will be donated to the The Children’s Heart Foundation who represents approximately two million American children and adults as well as 65 million children and adults worldwide who are afflicted with Congenital Heart Disease.
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 – 18 | Monday, Feb. 19 (Presidents Day, No School)!
Learn a WICKED Song and Dance Combo with WICKED Star, Clyde Alves (WICKED, ON THE TOWN, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, ANYTHING GOES, HAIRSPRAY, OKLAHOMA, and MUSIC MAN). Clyde will also treat students to an engaging Q&A and an autograph and photo session! Students will also work with top NYC Talent Manager, Stephanie Artuso of Shirley Grant Management on musical theatre audition technique. Stephanie will conduct mock auditions and offer insightful feedback and coaching. Class concludes with a showbiz Q&A.
Ages 7 – Adults | Monday Feb. 19 (Presidents Day, No School)
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Andrew will teach lucky participants a song and dance combo from HAMILTON and also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
March 2018
All Skill Levels | Ages 9-20 | Sunday, March 4
Train with DEAR EVAN HANSEN Star, Michael Lee Brown!
Don’t miss a unique opportunity to work with a star from the 9-time Tony Nominated Show, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Michael Lee Brown! Michael has been a part of DEAR EVAN HANSEN from the very beginning and understudies Evan Hansen, Jared Kleinman and Connor Murphy! LEARN MORE
Ages 7 – Adults | Friday Mar. 9, Saturday Mar. 10, & Sunday Mar. 11
Take one or more on-camera intensives with powerhouse Los Angeles Casting Director, producer and show biz mentor, Joey Paul Jensen of JP Casting.
Joey Paul Jensen (CSA) has been a driving force in Hollywood for over 20 years! She co-produced and cast Sony’s SOUL SURFER starring Dennis Quad, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb and the film debut of Carrie Underwood! Since 1994, Joey has cast live action and animated series for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids, Hallmark, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC and PBS. She has been instrumental in starting the acting careers of Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Jason Earles, Kyle Massey and Naya Rivera among others! Her office, JP Casting is a full service casting company with over 50 feature film credits and more than 500 hours of episodic television. Joey received the prestigious Artios Award for Casting "That's So Raven" along with 12 other nominations.
Gain invaluable insight into the audition process from one of the industries most respected in-the-know professionals! LEARN MORE
Ages 7 – Adults | Friday Mar. 9, Saturday Mar. 10, & Sunday Mar. 11
Take one or more on-camera intensives with powerhouse Los Angeles Casting Director, producer and show biz mentor, Joey Paul Jensen of JP Casting.
Joey Paul Jensen (CSA) has been a driving force in Hollywood for over 20 years! She co-produced and cast Sony’s SOUL SURFER starring Dennis Quad, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb and the film debut of Carrie Underwood! Since 1994, Joey has cast live action and animated series for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids, Hallmark, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC and PBS. She has been instrumental in starting the acting careers of Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Jason Earles, Kyle Massey and Naya Rivera among others! Her office, JP Casting is a full service casting company with over 50 feature film credits and more than 500 hours of episodic television. Joey received the prestigious Artios Award for Casting "That's So Raven" along with 12 other nominations.
Gain invaluable insight into the audition process from one of the industries most respected in-the-know professionals! LEARN MORE
Ages 7 – Adults | Saturday, Mar. 10
Take one or more on-camera intensives with powerhouse Los Angeles Casting Director, producer and show biz mentor, Joey Paul Jensen of JP Casting.
Joey Paul Jensen (CSA) has been a driving force in Hollywood for over 20 years! She co-produced and cast Sony’s SOUL SURFER starring Dennis Quad, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb and the film debut of Carrie Underwood! Since 1994, Joey has cast live action and animated series for Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids, Hallmark, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC and PBS. She has been instrumental in starting the acting careers of Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Jason Earles, Kyle Massey and Naya Rivera among others! Her office, JP Casting is a full service casting company with over 50 feature film credits and more than 500 hours of episodic television. Joey received the prestigious Artios Award for Casting "That's So Raven" along with 12 other nominations.
Gain invaluable insight into the audition process from one of the industries most respected in-the-know professionals! LEARN MORE
Advanced Spring Programs
College & Conservatory Audition Prep | Musical Theatre Audition Technique | Build Your Book & Monologue Class
• Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.
Voice-Over Acting | On-Camera Essentials: From Audition to On-Set | Ann Bogart’s Viewpoints Technique
• Please perform a 1-minute monologue that is age appropriate.
Advanced Summer Programs
July & August Pre-Professional Program
• Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.
Agent & Manager Showcase
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!
Cabarets
• Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.
Via Video
Can’t make the open call? Submit a video audition instead! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-adult | Saturday, March 17!
Join Broadway Star of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, Gaelen Gilliland (HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, KINKY BOOTS, 9 TO 5, LEGALLY BLONDE and WICKED) for a musical theatre SPONGEBOB themed workshop! Learn a song and dance combo from Broadway’s splashiest new hit, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, participate in a Q&A and an autograph and photo session with Gaelen! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-mid-20s | Saturday, March 17
Work on musical theatre audition technique with Top Talent Agent, Chris Bott of CESD! Chris is currently with the Young Talent Development at CESD Talent Agency. As an Agent, Chris books actors for TV, Film, and Theater projects!
Gain useful feedback and coaching on your presentation, song choice and interpretation from Chris and ACANY's Artistic Team!
Chris is always scouting for new faces! LEARN MORE
Ages 7-adult | All Skill Levels | Monday, March 19
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Andrew will teach lucky participants a song and dance combo from HAMILTON and also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills! LEARN MORE
Ages 7- Adults | Monday, Mar. 26
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Andrew will teach lucky participants a song and dance combo from HAMILTON and also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills! LEARN MORE
April 2018
Ages 7 – Adults | All Skill Levels | There will be 3 Sessions (split by age) with Mitchell on Saturday, April 14th. Take 1 or more!
All Sessions Sold Out!
Email us to join the wait list!
Work with powerhouse L.A. based Talent Manager Mr. Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners where will be managing Luke Benward (Life of the Party), Thomasin Mckenzie (Leave No Trace), Danielle Campbell (The Originals), Navia Robinson (Ravens Home), Abigail Pniowsky (Ten Days In The Valley), Anna Pniowsky (Light of My Life), Atticus Shaffer (The Middle), Jessy Schram (Last Resort), Isabella Acres (Hello My Name Is Doris), Elizabeth Ludlow (Godzilla: King Of Monsters), and Diamond White (Boo 2- A Madea Halloween).
Mitchell, the former Senior Vice President of CESD Talent Divisions in Los Angeles and New York, built a renowned scouting operation for young talent and continues to discover the next generation of distinctive artists. His storied success has allowed him to refer talent to agencies in NY, LA and across the USA. LEARN MORE
** Superstar session - credits cannot be applied toward this program.
Ages 10 – 18 (scenes split by age) | Sunday Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20!
Video Audition Instructions: Please perform a one-minute monologue from a play. Monologues MUST be memorized. If you need help finding a monologue, please contact our office. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.
Students will be challenged in this advanced placement class! Learn the art of voice-over acting in a real recording studio! Voice-over acting is unlike any other type of acting! It requires that the actor make bold, gutsy choices that are original and specific and outside of the box! Learn how to create living, breathing animated characters for cartoons and animated feature films! We will also work on naturalistic reads for commercials, and radio spots! Learn proper mic skills, too! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 –11 | Sundays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20** Final Showcase
Instructor: TV/Film and Broadway Actor, John Hemphill (BLACKLIST, BILLIONS, MR. ROBOT, GREY’S ANATOMY, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, CRIMINAL MINDS, MONK, WEEDS, New Line Cinema’s THE MAN, Broadway’s SCHOOL OF ROCK and MAMMA MIA!)
In this 6-week program, students will learn all of the on-camera essentials from the audition room to when you book the job and find yourself on the set! From the self-tape audition to on-set blocking, students will learn the subtleties of on-camera acting, how to make strong acting choices and hone their TV, film and commercial technique!
At the end of the 6-week session, students will perform in a final showcase for family, friends and a few talent agents and managers! LEARN MORE
Ages 12 and up | Sunday Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Broadway and On-Camera Actor, Morgan Weed (AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, CHICAGO PD, THANKSGIVING, ELEMENTARY, PERSON OF INTEREST)
In this intense and challenging 6-week course, students will work on three major components of acting: musical theatre audition technique, acting through song, and in depth monologue work.
Students will hone their audition technique as well as learn how to cut music and monologues for audition purposes. By the end of the 6 weeks, actors will have at least one, if not two, contrasting songs and monologues that are “audition ready.” At the end of the 6-week session, students will perform in a final showcase for family, friends and a few Talent Reps! LEARN MORE
Ages 12 and up | Sunday, Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Broadway, Voice-Over, and On-Camera Actor and Producer, Ashley Kate Adams (Broadway’s LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, RULES OF COOL)
Students will learn about Ann Bogart’s approach to acting, viewpoints, which is where an actor utilizes their body and pace to create meaning.
They will utilize the 6 viewpoints: space, time, shape, emotion, movement, story to create their own pieces and apply them to monologues and scenes. At the end of the 6-week session, students will present their scene work to family, friends and a few Talent Reps!
The class is geared toward young actors who are serious about their work. A considerable amount of memorization and homework will be required. LEARN MORE
Ages 7-11 (scenes split by age) | Sunday Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Instructor: Sean Patrick Doyle (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES)
Bring in your go-to audition cuts and have the chance to hone your skills for the first three weeks of class. If we think there are better song choices for you, we will guide you in finding appropriate pieces that will showcase your unique personality and vocal range.
Then, for the final 3 weeks, have the chance to receive feedback and coaching from 3 different scouting industry pros including a Broadway Casting Director, a scouting Talent Agent and a Talent Manager! LEARN MORE
By Audition or Invite ONLY | Limited to 14 Students | Ages 7 –11 | Sundays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20** Final Showcase
Instructor: TV/Film and Broadway Actor, John Hemphill (BLACKLIST, BILLIONS, MR. ROBOT, GREY’S ANATOMY, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, CRIMINAL MINDS, MONK, WEEDS, New Line Cinema’s THE MAN, Broadway’s SCHOOL OF ROCK and MAMMA MIA!)
In this 6-week program, students will learn all of the on-camera essentials from the audition room to when you book the job and find yourself on the set! From the self-tape audition to on-set blocking, students will learn the subtleties of on-camera acting, how to make strong acting choices and hone their TV, film and commercial technique!
At the end of the 6-week session, students will perform in a final showcase for family, friends and a few talent agents and managers! LEARN MORE
Ages 15 and up | Sunday Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
Video Audition Instructions: Please sing 32-bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate. Click here for self-tape guidelines and video submission instructions.
Actors who are interested in auditioning for musical theatre programs will benefit from working with the Enrollment Manager at Pace University’s School of the Arts, a Broadway Actor and Pace University School of the Arts Adjunct Professor and a professional Music Director. The Enrollment Manager will give students in inside look at the pre-screen process and what he wants to see in applicants. The Broadway actor and MD will work with students on their audition songs, interpretation and presentation. LEARN MORE
All Skil Levels | Ages 7 – 11 | Sundays, Apr. 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20!
Work up close and personal with Broadway’s Natalie Wisdom (GROUNDHOG DAY, BILLY ELLIOT) and a wonderful music director on song and dance combinations from varying musical theatre eras. In this all skill level enrichment course, students will gain exposure to different musical theatre eras from Rodgers and Hammerstein all the way to hip pop musicals such as Hamilton! All new material for returning students! LEARN MORE
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
Ages 7 – 20 | by Audition or Invite Only | Space is Limited
Hosted by Celebrity Child Performers, Rachel Katzke and Annabelle Wachtel of Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK, directed by Broadway’s Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn (MAMMA MIA!) and a professional music director, performers will have the incredible opportunity to perform individual and group numbers at the historic Triad Theatre in NYC on April 17 in an effort to raise money for Everytown for Gun Safety!
Performers will sing their favorite Pop/Rock song in an effort to end gun violence and build safer communities! LEARN MORE
Space is Limited | Ages 18 & Up | Wednesday, April 18
Work with 4 Top Talent Agents! The impressive lineup of Agents who are actively scouting for theatre, film, TV, commercial and voiceover actors include Julia Watkinson of CESD, Talia Edelhelt of Abrams Artists, Ellery Sandhu of Avalon Artists and Harrison Post of HCKR (Harden-Curtis & Assoc.)!
Perform one of the following pieces for the agents: a 1-minute monologue of your choice OR a 16-bar cut of a musical theatre song. We will provide a music director for singers. LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Limited to 16 Students | Ages 8-18 | Saturday, Apr. 21
Work on voice-over material in a professional recording studio with top Voice-Over Actor Lauren 'Coco' Cohn (Voice-Over Credits: Verizon, McDonald's, John Deere, voice of Betty Boop; Broadway Credits: Mamma Mia!; Film and TV Credits: Morning Glory, Catch Me If You Can, The Family, Deadbeat) and actively scouting Chris Cooper of FBI Talent Agency!
Train with two top Voice-Over Industry Pros on proper VO acting and audition technique! LEARN MORE
Ages 7 – 11! Sundays, April 22, 29; May 6, 13 June 3, 10, 17* Final Showcase
Broadway Comes to Connecticut!
Work up close and personal with a wonderful Broadway performer on song and dance combinations from varying musical theatre eras. In this all skill level enrichment course, students will gain exposure to different musical theatre eras from Rodgers and Hammerstein all the way to hip pop musicals such as Hamilton! LEARN MORE
Ages 7- 24! Thursday, April 26!
Broadway’s smash hit, SCHOOL OF ROCK, has people rockin’ out in their seats! Come join us for an SOR workshop with SCHOOL OF ROCK’s own, Lulu Lloyd! Lulu is not only in SOR, she’s also the dance captain!
A Class Act NY is bringing the power of Rock to West Palm Beach! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-11 and 12 & up, groups split by age | Sunday, Apr. 29
Only a few spots left in Session 1 and 1 Spot Left in Session 2!
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on both The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon TV from one of the industry’s most in-demand professionals, Wendy Faraone! Wendy is a dynamic and influential director. She is currently directing Disney’s WALK THE PRANK and she was also the director of Disney’s #1 family sitcom, LIV AND MADDIE!
Wendy has worked on-set with actors on BEST FRIENDS WHENEVER, I DIDN’T DO IT, A.N.T. FARM, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, SONNY WITH A CHANCE, I’M IN THE BAND, HANNAH MONTANA, as well as many Nickelodeon and Disney Channel pilots! LEARN MORE
May 2018
Ages 7-adult | All Skill Levels | Saturday, May 5
ACANY in Conjunction with KIDS on Stage LA Presents HAMILTON Workshop with HAMILTON Star, Andrew Chappelle.
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle (HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) for a one-day musical theatre HAMILTON theme workshop! Andrew will teach lucky participants a dance combo from HAMILTON and also host a lively Question and Answer Session about his experience in this historic, revolutionary and inspiring American Tale! Andrew will also be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills! LEARN MORE