November 2018
Ages 10-18 | Advanced Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $675.00
Instructor: Voice-Over & Broadway Actor Sean Patrick Doyle (THE BOXTROLLS, KINKY BOOTS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES)
Focus of Class: Learn how to create living, breathing animated characters for cartoons and animated featured films. Also, work on naturalistic reads for commercials and radio spots, as well as proper mic skills and VO lingo. Hone voice-over audition technique.
Final Showcase: Class culminates in a performance in the studio for a top VO Casting Director and two actively scouting VO Agents.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Ages 12 - 18 | Advanced Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
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Instructor: Broadway & On-Camera Actor Morgan Weed (AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN)
Focus of Class: In this college-level course, actors will learn the basics of two of the most influential, widely-used acting techniques that renowned stage and screen actors employ to get realistic, emotional, natural performances: Stanislavski’s Method and the Sanford Meisner Approach.
Final Showcase: Students will perform what they learned in a final showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Ages 15 - 20 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
Instructor: PACE University Admin officer, Wayne Petro and one week with special guest instructor Broadway's Jared Zirilli (Ithaca College grad) of SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL.
Focus of Class: Work on college audition technique, find audition material suitable for each individual, create a solid pre-screen that sets you apart, and receive feedback and coaching from the college admissions officers.
Final Showcase: Class will culminate with a showcase for loved ones and college admin officers from PACE University, Ryder University, and Marymount Manhattan College.
Ages 8-11 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | $635.00
Instructor: Casting Associate of Donna Grossman Casting, Caitlin Cooke
Focus of Class: Students will learn acting & audition protocol through a variety of techniques including improvisation and theatre games. Material and exercises used in real on-camera auditions will be utilized to make your child feel comfortable when they get in the audition room. Students will learn good acting habits that will stick with them forever!
Final Showcase: Actors will showcase their individual talents when they perform in a final showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Ages 7-11 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 675.00
All New Material For Returning Students!
Instructor: Casting Associate of Donna Grossman Casting, Caitlin Cooke
Focus of Class: Learn to identify comedic clues within the text and how to use your physicality on camera as well as how to land jokes and bring out the funny in the scripts! We will also cover proper on-camera sitcom acting and audition technique! Learn how to stand out from the crowd!
Final Showcase: Actors will present their scene work to loved ones and scouting Talent Reps.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Ages 8 - 11 | Advanced Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
Instructor: Broadway Actor Natalie Wisdom (GROUNDHOG DAY, MATILDA, BILLY ELLIOT)
Focus of Class: Learn how to make strong character choices, how to move gracefully on stage, and how to act a song for maximum impact.
Final Showcase: Actors will showcase their individual talents when they perform their scenes and songs for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Ages 5-6 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 1 - 2 PM | $635.00
*Non-readers welcome!*
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Star TBA!
Focus of Class: Mock auditions with youngsters, utilize improvisation to help youngsters become more comfortable in front of strangers, get used to being filmed on-camera, learn interview skills and how to be comfortable around industry reps, and expose your child to the world of acting in a safe environment!
Final Showcase: Actors will showcase their individual talents when they perform in a final showcase for loved ones and a few scouting Talent Reps.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Ages 7-11 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 16 | 1 - 2:30 PM | $635.00
Instructor: Broadway Actor Sean Patrick Doyle (KINKY BOOTS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES)
Focus of Class: Gain musical theatre history and a great overview of Broadway styles, work on honing acting technique through scene-work, and hone your singing, vocal and dance abilities.
Final Showcase: Session culminates with a final showcase for family, friends as well as Talent Reps in which students have an opportunity to showcase their talent.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
All Skill Levels | Ages 15-adult | Sunday, Nov. 4 | 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Cost 185.00
Work one-on-one with Peter Van Dam, Casting Director at Tara Rubin Casting, the casting office behind Broadway hits such as DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE BAND’S VISIT, ALADDIN, SCHOOL OF ROCK, PHANTOM, SUMMER, and this season’s highly anticipated KING KONG!
Tara Rubin Casting is also responsible for casting national tours of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, A BRONX TALE, FALSETTOS, SMOKEY JOE’s CAFÉ, MISS SAIGON, LES MIS, JERSEY BOYS, ALADDIN, and PHANTOM, just to name a few!
Peter Van Dam began his casting career at Carnahan Casting / Roundabout Theatre Company, where some of his Broadway credits include TOOTSIE, HEAD OVER HEELS, and ANGELS IN AMERICA, as well as THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE (Vineyard Theatre), CHESS (The Kennedy Center), WONDERFUL TOWN (LA Opera), and NICE FISH (A.R.T./St. Ann’s Warehouse/West End).
Sing for top Casting Director, Peter Van Dam and get his expert coaching and feedback on your audition cut!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-20 | Saturday, Nov. 10 | Cost 165.00
Join Broadway Star of FROZEN, Robert Creighton (Duke of Weselton), for a musical theatre FROZEN themed workshop! Robert is a true Broadway legend having starred in shows such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LION KING, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ANYTHING GOES, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, CHICAGO and more!
Learn a song and dance combo with Robert, participate in a most riveting Q&A and bring your playbills because everyone will get a pic with Robert and a signed autograph!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-20s | Saturday, Nov 10 | Cost 125.00
Work on audition technique with David Gilbert of Zuri Model & Talent Agency, a bi-coastal firm! This class is for singers and non-singers!
Perform for the Talent Agent who will offer feedback and coaching on your presentation, interpretation and audition technique!
December 2018
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-Adults, 3 Sessions Grouped by Age | Saturday, Dec. 1 | Cost 195.00
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Work with powerhouse L.A. Talent Manager Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners in a monologue masterclass! Mitchell's storied success has allowed him to refer talent to agencies in NY, LA and across the USA.
Focus of Class: Learn Mitchell Gossett’s ‘ACTions’ approach to delivering a memorable performance, perform a monologue for Mitchell Gossett, receive insightful coaching and feedback from Mitchell Gossett, perform a mock audition for Mr. Gossett, and walk away with personalized feedback.
Class will conclude with a Q&A and session for parents and students!
Mitchell has repped and developed many noteworthy actors, including Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Miley Cyrus (The Last Song), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), Darren Criss (Glee), Zendaya (The Greatest Showman), and many, many others.
Tony Award Nominee, Taylor Louderman (MEAN GIRLS, BRING IT ON, PETER PAN LIVE!) Audition Masterclass
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-18 | Sunday, Dec. 9 | 9:45 AM - 1 PM | Cost 195.00
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Taylor Louderman, Tony Nominee for her role as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS is teaching a musical theatre audition technique masterclass!
Taylor will be working one-on-one with each student! Sing a 32 bar mock audition for Taylor who will offer each student individual guidance and feedback on their audition technique and song interpretation!
As if that weren't enough, learn if your song is a good showcase of you and your unique talents!
Class will conclude with a Q&A and photo session with this Tony Nominee!
January 2019
All New Students | Ages 5-19 | Sunday, January 6 | 11AM-2PM | Cost: Free
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New students are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, for a FREE day full of activities! Work with some of our wonderful instructors, get all of your questions answered, and see what separates ACANY from the rest!
Spend part of the day with us or the full day!
Sample an on-camera class, a musical theatre class, scene study and improv and/or a voice-over program!
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.
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Ages 7-20 | All Skill Levels | Saturday, January 12 | 1:30 - 5:30 PM | Cost: 185.00
Work with Broadway Star, Laurie Veldheer of NEWSIES & MAMMA MIA! and a music director on a NEWSIES song and dance combo from this beloved smash hit and on audition technique!
After we learn a NEWSIES song and dance combo, participants will sing a 16 bar cut and we will conduct mock auditions. Get feedback on your audition tech from Laurie
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Join A Class Act NY for a Concert Presentation of PSYKIDZ: A New Musical by award-winning composer/writer, Bobby Cronin!
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.
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 & Up | Monday, Jan. 21 | 12 - 4 p.m. | Cost: Members 165.00, Non-Members 175.00
Join a Broadway Star of MEAN GIRLS, Cheech Manohar (Kevin G), for a MEAN GIRLS musical theatre workshop! Participants will learn a MEAN GIRLS song and dance combo with Cheech who will also host a lively Q&A about his experience in Broadway’s newest smash hit!
Even if you don’t want to go pro, Cheech Manohar 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!
A fun Q&A session will be held with Cheech Manohar!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 & Up | Monday, Jan. 21 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Cost: Members 175.00, Non-Members 185.00
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Join a Broadway Star of MEAN GIRLS, Brendon Stimson (NEWSIES, SOMETHING ROTTEN, WEST SIDE STORY), for a MEAN GIRLS musical theatre workshop! Participants will learn a MEAN GIRLS song and dance combo with Brendon who will also host a lively Q&A about his experience in Broadway’s newest smash hit!
Even if you don’t want to go pro, Brendon 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!
A fun Q&A session will be held with the Broadway Star!
Ages 5-6 & 7-11 | All Skill Levels | Saturdays, January 26 - May 18 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Mini Instructor Ages 5-6: Professional Actor & Voice Teacher Rebecca O'Sullivan (GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS)
Kids Instructor Ages 7-11: Broadway Actor Lauren Elder (SIDE SHOW, HAIR)
Focus of Class: Over 13 Saturdays, youngsters will learn lines, songs, and of course, dance numbers from the Kids version of the popular Dr. Seuss themed musical, SEUSSICAL!
Final Showcase: Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
Can’t make all 13 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 9-19 | All Skill Levels | Saturdays, January 26 - May 18 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 89.00 per class or 895.00 for all 13
Instructor: Voice Over & Broadway Actor, Morgan Weed (AXE Commercials, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN) & Sean Patrick Doyle (THE BOXTROLLS, KINKY BOOTS)
Focus of Class: Learn how to create animated characters for cartoons and feature films and work on naturalistic reads for commercials, radio spots, video games, and more.
Final Showcase: The final class will feature a showcase for family, friends, and scouting Talent Reps!
Ages 6-9 | Sundays, January 27 - April 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: Broadway Actor Natalie Wisdom (GROUNDHOG DAY, MATILDA, BILLY ELLIOT)
Focus of Class: In this class, our students will work alongside a successful Broadway star and a professional Music Director who will challenge students to take their work to the professional level and get them ready for their final industry showcase that will be attended by 10 scouting talent reps from some of NYC’s best offices!
Final Showcase: Actors will present a combination of songs, group numbers, scene work and more for loved ones and scouting Talent Reps.
Make-Up Class: Can’t make all 9 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 9-11 & 12-19 | Sundays, January 27 - April 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: Broadway Actor James Leo Ryan (ANNIE, LES MIS, PETER PAN)
Focus of Class: In this class, our students will work alongside a successful Broadway star and a professional Music Director who will challenge students to take their work to the professional level and get them ready for their final industry showcase that will be attended by 10 scouting talent reps from some of NYC’s best offices!
Final Showcase: Actors will present a combination of songs, group numbers, scene work and more for loved ones and scouting Talent Reps.
Make-Up Class: Can’t make all 9 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 12-19 | Sundays, January 27 - April 7 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 895.00
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Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: Broadway Actor, Lauren "Coco" Cohn (MAMMA MIA!)
Focus of Class: Students will learn about and utilize techniques developed by masters of acting such as Sanford Meisner, Constantin Stanislavski, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Viola Spolin, Ann Bogart and more. These are some of the most influential, widely-used acting techniques that renowned stage and screen actors employ to get realistic, emotional and natural performances. Through monologue, scene work and exercises, students will work individually and in pairs. The exercises are specifically designed to teach the core principles of these distinguished instructors.
Final Showcase: The final class will feature a showcase for family, friends, and scouting Talent Reps!
Make-Up Class: Can’t make all 9 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 7-12 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, January 27 - April 7 | 1 - 3 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor, Morgan Weed (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, PERSON OF INTEREST)
Focus of Class: Students will devise their own short comedy sketches with the help of their amazing instructor who has written original content and practices improvisation! Moreover, we will recreate a “writer’s room” atmosphere in this program. Students will learn how to structure their stories and how to write and land jokes. The students will then perform these sketches on-camera.
Final Showcase: Actors will present their scene work to loved ones and scouting Talent Reps.
Can’t make all 9 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
February 2019
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-20s (Divided into rooms by age) | Saturday, Feb. 2 | Cost: 195.00/290.00
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Focus:
3 Hour AM Workshop - Film & TV
• Mock television and film auditions
• 2 Agents will offer guidance, feedback and coaching on both individual and chemistry read mock auditions (scenes will be sent a few days in advance)
3 Hour PM Workshop - Musical Theatre OR Acting
•Perform either a one minute monologue OR a 16-bar cut. A music director will be provided for singers. Monologues will be sent in advance for straight actors.
•Actors will receive one-on-one coaching on their presentation, interpretation and audition technique from 2 scouting Agents!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7- Adults | Sat or Sun, February 9 or 10 | Cost: 225.00
Extremely prolific, LA-based Casting Director, KRISHA BULLOCK is one of the most influential, award-winning casting directors in the industry today. She specializes in youth casting, from hit children’s television shows on kid-friendly networks to feature films and commercials.
Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting predominately casts for top kid and teen TV networks. Her impressive credits include HENRY DANGER, GAME SHAKERS, iCARLY, DRAKE AND JOSH, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, TRUE JACKSON V.P., and more!
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All Skill Levels | Ages 7 - 19 | Pres. Day, Monday Feb. 18 | 12 - 4p.m. | Cost: 195.00
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PART 1: MEAN GIRLS Workshop
Join Broadway Actor of MEAN GIRLS, Ben Cook (TUCK EVERLASTING, BILLY ELLIOT, RAGTIME), for a MEAN GIRLS musical theatre workshop! Participants will learn a MEAN GIRLS song and dance combo with Ben who will also host a lively Q&A about his experience in Broadway’s newest smash hit!
PART 2: Audition Technique with the MEAN GIRLS Actor
Even if you don’t want to go pro, Ben 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 productions!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 - 19 | Pres. Day, Monday Feb. 18 | 12 - 4p.m. | Cost: 185.00
PART 1: MEAN GIRLS Workshop
Join star of MEAN GIRLS, Cheech Manohar (Kevin G), for a MEAN GIRLS musical theatre workshop! Participants will learn a MEAN GIRLS song and dance combo with Cheech who will also host a lively Q&A about his experience in Broadway’s newest smash hit!
PART 2: Audition Technique with the MEAN GIRLS Actor:
Even if you don’t want to go pro, Cheech Manohar 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!
LEARN MORE or Contact the Wayne YMCA at 973-595-0100
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 & Up |Monday, February 18- Pres. Day | 12 - 4 p.m. | Cost: Members 165.00, Non-Members 175.00
Join Broadway performer of FROZEN, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, for a musical theatre FROZEN themed workshop! Learn a song and dance combo with Ashley Elizabeth Hale from FROZEN!
After we learn a song and dance combo, participants will sing a 16 bar cut and Ashley and music director will conduct mock auditions. Get feedback on your audition tech from the Broadway veteran and the music director and learn how to snag a lead role in an amateur or professional production!
Participate in a most riveting Q&A and bring your playbills because everyone will get a pic with the FROZEN actor and a signed autograph!
Hosted by Broadway Actor Coco Cohn (MAMMA MIA!)
Directed by Broadway Actor Coco Cohn (MAMMA MIA!) and an amazing Music Director, performers ages 7-19 will have the amazing opportunity to perform solos or duets and 2 full cast group numbers at the historic Triad Theatre in NYC on Monday, February 18.
How many musicals can you name that were adapted from hit movies? Think MEAN GIRLS, ANASTASIA, FROZEN, THE BAND'S VISIT, KINKY BOOTS, WAITRESS, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MATILDA, BRING IT ON, THE LITTLE MERMAID…the list goes on and on!
Film Workshop with Top Indie Feature Film Casting Director, Adrienne Stern of Adrienne Stern Casting
All Skill Levels | Ages 15 - Adults | Saturday, February 23 | 1PM-4:30PM | Cost: 185.00
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with Indie Film Casting Director, Adrienne Stern of Adrienne Stern Casting! She’s also worked in television casting too!
Focus of Class: Perform film sides for Adrienne, receive feedback & coaching directly from Adrienne Stern herself, and perform a mock audition for Adrienne Stern
March 2019
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-20 | Saturday, March. 2 | 9:45 AM - 1 PM | Cost 195.00
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Kate Rockwell, currently starring as Karen Smith in MEAN GIRLS, is teaching a musical theatre audition technique masterclass! Kate can also be recognized from her previous work in BRING IT ON, HAIR, ROCK OF AGES, and LEGALLY BLONDE on Broadway!
Focus of Class: Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar audition cut from Broadway Star, Kate Rockwell
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.
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!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 & Up | Sat & Sun, March 23 or 24 | Cost: 205.00
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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 SYDNEY TO THE MAX, JUST ROLL WITH IT, WALK THE PRANK, RAVEN'S HOME, KNIGHT SQUAD, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD and she was also the director of Disney’s #1 family sitcom, LIV AND MADDIE.
Focus of Class: Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a Disney and Nick show and rehearse scenes from hit shows Wendy has worked on. Then receive coaching and feedback from Wendy Faraone
Ages 7-20 | All Skill Levels | Saturday, March 23 | 1:30 - 5:30 PM | Cost: 185.00
Join FROZEN star John Riddle (Prince Hans) for a musical theatre FROZEN themed workshop! Learn a song and dance combo with the star from FROZEN!
After we learn a song and dance combo, participants will sing a 16 bar cut and the actor and music director will conduct mock auditions. Get feedback on your audition tech from John and the music director and learn how to snag a lead role in an amateur or professional production!
April 2019
All Skill Levels | Space Is Limited | Ages 8-Adults | Saturday, April 13 | Cost: 145.00
Join MEAN GIRLS Star Cheech Manohar (Kevin G) for a one-day MEAN GIRLS workshop! Learn a song and dance combo from Broadway’s newest hit!
Cheech will also participate in a Q&A and an autograph and photo session!
DISCOUNT: Register for the Talent Agent Workshop from 1pm-3:30pm also and receive a $70 rebate!
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-20s | Saturday, April 13 | Cost: 145.00
Work on audition technique with top scouting Talent Agents John Shea & Elizabeth Peterson from FBI! This class is for singers and non-singers!
Perform for the Talent Agents who will offer feedback and coaching on your presentation, interpretation and audition technique!
Singers: bring in a 16 bar audition cut
Non Singers: bring in a 1-minute monologue - must be off-book and fully memorized
The Agents are always looking for new faces!
DISCOUNT: Register for the MEAN GIRLS Workshop from 10am-12pm also and receive a $70 rebate!
All Skill Levels | Ages 8 – 18 | Sunday, April 14 | 11AM-2:30PM | Cost: 195.00
Train with top Casting Director, Rachel Reiss, Senior Casting Director of Liz Lewis Casting Partners and Stephanie Corvino of CESD who reps kids and teens for commercials, voice-over, and commercial print!
In the first half of the class, kids and teens will learn how to nail cold read auditions with a top NYC Commercial + VO Casting Director who will show you the ropes!
After learning proper commercial acting technique, the casting director will conduct mock auditions in which they will offer helpful feedback and coaching!
In the latter part of class, take what you’ve learned and perform for a top NYC Agent, who will also conduct mock auditions and offer feedback and coaching!
Ages 18+ | Tuesday, April 16 6-8:30PM | Cost: 250.00
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Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Looking for an Agent? A Manager? Both? We’re here to offer you the exclusive opportunity to perform for 10 scouting industry guests in one evening!
NON-SINGERS: A Monologue that is 90 Seconds or Less in Length
SINGERS: A One Minute Monologue and a 16 Bar Cut (Accompanist will be provided)
Each actor will get feedback and coaching on their performance at the event!
May 2019
Ages 7-12 | Advanced | Sundays, May 5 - June 9 | 11 AM - 1PM | Cost: 565.00
NOTE: In order to enroll in this class, you must have previous acting experience.
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor Lauren "Coco" Cohn (HIGH MAINTENANCE, ROYAL PAINS, HOUSE)
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!
Final Showcase: 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.
Ages 7-11 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, May 5 - June 9 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 450.00
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Instructor: Broadway Actor Leigh Ann Larkin (GYPSY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC)
Focus of class: Learn a variety of Broadway styles from different eras of musical theatre and rehearse song and dance combinations as well as scene work
Final Showcase: Session culminates with a Final Showcase for family and friends!
Can’t make all 5 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 12-19 | Sundays, May 5 - June 9 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Cost: 565.00
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Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor, Jared Zirilli (LAW & ORDER: SVU, BLINDSPOT, BLUE BLOODS)
Focus of Class: Teen Dramedy is an on-camera class geared toward actors interested in learning techniques found in popular teen dramedies such as ATYPICAL, RIVERDALE, GILMORE GIRLS, AWKWARD, THE BOLD TYPE, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, GOSSIP GIRL and more!
Final Showcase: Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
Make-Up Class: Can’t make all 5 classes? Not to worry, we will be offering a make-up class!
Ages 7-11 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, May 5 - June 9 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Focus of class: Learn a variety of Broadway styles from different eras of musical theatre
Ages 4 - early 20s | There will be 2 private coaching sessions prior to the showcase | Cost (if cast) $385.00
Admissions on a rolling basis. No spots will be held.
This event is by audition or invitation only. If you are interested in participating please submit a video audition. If you have any additional questions please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email info@aclassactny.com.
Audition Guidelines
Prepare: One-minute contemporary age appropriate monologue. Monologues MUST be memorized.
If you are a Singer: Sing 32 bars a cappella of a musical theatre song that is age-appropriate.
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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.
All Skill Levels | Ages 14 - Adults | Saturday, May 11 | 1:30-5:30PM | Cost: 185.00
Join Henry Gottfried of WAITRESS for a WAITRESS & audition tech workshop!
First, learn a song from WAITRESS alongside Henry!
After we learn a song and work on acting through song and song interpretation, participants will sing a 16 bar mock audition cut for Henry and the music director who will conduct mock auditions.
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-Adults, 3 Sessions Grouped by Age | Saturday, May 18 | Cost 205.00
Session 1: 10am-1:30pm Ages 9-mid 20s Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!
Session 2: 2pm-5:30pm Ages 7-14 Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!
Session 3: 6:15pm-9:45pm Ages 12-Adults Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!
Work with powerhouse L.A. Talent Manager Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners in a monologue masterclass! Mitchell's storied success has allowed him to refer talent to agencies in NY, LA and across the USA.
Focus of Class: Learn Mitchell Gossett’s ‘ACTions’ approach to delivering a memorable performance, perform a monologue for Mitchell Gossett, receive insightful coaching and feedback from Mitchell Gossett, perform a mock audition for Mr. Gossett, and walk away with personalized feedback.
Class will conclude with a Q&A and session for parents and students!
Mitchell has repped and developed many noteworthy actors, including Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Miley Cyrus (The Last Song), Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars), Darren Criss (Glee), Zendaya (The Greatest Showman), and many, many others.
June 2019
All Skill Levels | 9th Grade-College Age | Saturday, June 1 | Cost 195.00
Tony Winner, Gavin Creel is teaching a 3-hour audition technique masterclass at ACANY on Saturday, June 1!
Mr. Creel recently won a Tony for his portrayal of Cornelius Hackl in HELLO, DOLLY, in which he co-starred alongside Bette Midler and David Hyde Pierce. Gavin was also nominated in the category of Best Actor twice before. First for his portrayal of Jimmy Smith in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and then for his portrayal of Claude in HAIR!
Gavin will be working one-on-one with each student! Sing a 32 bar mock audition for Gavin who will offer each student individual guidance and feedback on their audition technique and song interpretation!