May 2018
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 | Limited to 24 Students | Sunday, May 6
PART 1: WICKED Workshop
Join Broadway Cast Member of WICKED, Amanda Rose who played Nessarose on the Great White Way for a one-day musical theatre WICKED themed workshop! Participants will learn a WICKED song and dance combo from Broadway Cast Member, Amanda Rose and a professional Music Director. Amanda will also host a lively Question and Answer Session about her experience in this ‘popular’ musical and will be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
PART 2: Audition Technique with Amanda Rose
Whether you want to go pro or not, learn how to snag a coveted role in a local or professional production! Broadway Cast Member, Amanda Rose and our wonderful Music Director will offer helpful feedback and coaching on 16 bar cut mock auditions and will teach participants proper audition protocol and technique! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 | Sunday, May 6
Work one-on-one with Alexandre Bleau of Carnahan Casting and Roundabout Theatre Company, the casting office behind many beloved kid-heavy Broadway shows!
In addition to singing and getting feedback on your 32-bar cut, Alexandre will also offer his opinion on whether your song is a good choice for you and showcases your talent.
Alexandre Bleau’s impressive list of Broadway credits includes HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, GROUNDHOG DAY, AMELIE, SKYLIGHT, CONSTELLATIONS, and THE RIVER. The upcoming MOULIN ROUGE and many UK, Old Globe, regional and national tour productions! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-18 | Saturday, May 12
1 Spot Left!
The lovable and beloved Kevin Chamberlin, three-time Tony Nominee and Broadway’s original Horton the Elephant in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, UNCLE FESTER in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and upcoming role as the Wizard in WICKED, will be teaching an amazing Audition Masterclass for aspiring actors ages 8 - 18.
Kevin will be working one-on-one with each student! Sing a 32 bar mock audition for Kevin, (otherwise known as Bertram from his days on the Disney hit show, JESSIE) 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 three-time Tony Nominee and TV Star! LEARN MORE
June 2018
When: Sunday, June 10
Ages: 7 - Adults split up by age (7-11 in one room and 12+ in the other)
Ages 7 - 11
Session 1, 10 AM - 1 PM - Sold Out! Join Waitlist Here!
Session 2, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Sold Out! Join Waitlist Here!
Ages 12 - 20's
Session 1, 10 AM - 1 PM Sold Out! Join Waitlist Here!
Session 2, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Sold Out! Join Waitlist Here!
Lucky participants have the amazing opportunity to work with either 2 or 4 Top NYC Talent Agents in either a 1/2 day workshop or a full day 6.5 hour workshop!
We are bringing in Stephanie Corvino (CESD), Alice Skiba (Carson Kolker), Chris Cooper (FBI) and David Gilbert (Zuri Talent Agency)! These agents represent theatre, film, TV, and voice-over!
The Agents are always looking for talent and many students have been picked up from classes and are now working!
Ages 7 – 20 | by Audition or Invite Only | Space is Limited
SOLD OUT! Contact Us For Waitlist Details
Hosted by Celebrity Child Performers and directed by Broadway’s Morgan Weed of the Tony-Nominated Original Musical, AMERICAN PSYCHO, performers will have the incredible opportunity to perform individual and group numbers from beloved Tony-Nominated musicals at the historic Triad Theatre in NYC on June 14 in an effort to raise money for Everytown for Gun Safety!
Sing your favorite song from a Tony-Nominated musical in an effort to end gun violence and build safer communities! LEARN MORE
July 2018
All Skill Levels | Ages 7 – 18 (grouped by age) | Monday - Friday, Jul. 9 - 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $885.00
In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.
Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, see Broadway's empowering musical ANASTASIA and attend a talkback with actors after the show, and perform in a final showcase at an Off-Broadway Theatre!
Ages 7 - Adults | All Skill Levels | Sunday, July 15 | 11 AM - 1:30 PM | $160.00
Join Broadway Star of HAMILTON, Andrew Chappelle for a one-day HAMILTON themed 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 pictures with students, so bring your playbills!
Ages 7-11 | Space is limited to just 24 advanced actors | This camp ends in a Final Showcase in an Off-Broadway Theatre for family and scouting industry professionals.
Session 1: Monday – Friday, July 16 – July 20, 9 AM – 5 PM.
A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for a select group of artists who are ready for the challenge of honing their singing, dancing, & acting skills through exploring more advanced work.
July participants are treated to a matinee performance of Broadway's empowering musical ANASTASIA and attend a Talkback with cast members after the show!
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Ages 12-19 | Space is limited to just 24 advanced actors | This camp ends in a Final Showcase in an Off-Broadway Theatre for family and scouting industry professionals.
Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 16 - July 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SOLD OUT! Contact us for waitlist details!
Due to the overwhelming response, we have added another July Senior Pre-Professional Program (Ages 12-19) here!
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All Skill Levels | Ages 7 – 18 (grouped by age) | Monday - Friday, Jul. 16 - 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $775.00
A straight acting, non-musical theatre camp great for both the thespian and the musical theatre actor!
Through a variety of techniques and workshops in scene study, on-camera and voiceover technique, script analysis, physicality exercises, improvisation and more, campers will finish the week with plenty of new skills to add to their actor’s toolbox.
Actors will split time between an acting studio and a professional voice-over studio! Camp culminates in a final showcase of scene work and newly learned skills for family and friends at an exciting Off-Broadway Theatre!
Ages 12-19 | Space is limited to 24 Participants | This camp ends in a Final Showcase for family and industry professionals.
July Dates: Monday - Friday, July 23 - July 27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for a select group of young artists who are ready for the challenge of growing their theatre performance skills and are looking forward to exploring more advanced work.
Pre-Professional Program faculty include Broadway Theatre Actors and Industry Professionals interested in sharing methods and insights with those seeking to expand their craft and explore creative expression.
The performance is designed to showcase the skills and challenging material students have mastered throughout the week.
Broadway Matinee and talkback: On Wednesday, our PPP participants will be treated to a Broadway Matinee performance of WICKED and a talkback with actors after the show! LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 10+ | Monday-Friday, July 23 - July 27, 9 AM – 5 PM | $945.00
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In this 5-day program, actors in training will have the unique opportunity to work with award-winning Casting Director, Lisa London and other industry professionals on acting and auditioning skills.
** Superstar session - credits cannot be applied toward this program.
Stephanie Thomas Hedges is a renowned headshot photographer whose philosophy is to create a relaxed, successful atmosphere that allows her to capture the personality of aspiring young actors!
Outdoor Mini-Sessions for 150.00 and Studio Standard Sessions for 275.00!
Booking for this special discount is only available through A Class Act NY registration! LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (grouped by age) | Monday-Friday, July 30 - Aug. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $885.00
In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.
Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, see Broadway's splashiest new musical SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and attend a talkback with actors after the show, and perform in a final showcase at a beautiful Off-Broadway Theatre!
August 2018
Ages 7-11 | Space is limited to just 24 advanced actors | This camp ends in a Final Showcase in an Off-Broadway Theatre for family and scouting industry professionals.
Session 2: Monday - Friday, Aug 6 - Aug 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A Class Act NY’s Pre-Professional Program is for a select group of artists who are ready for the challenge of honing their singing, dancing, & acting skills through exploring more advanced work.
August participants will see the fun, hilarious musical SCHOOL OF ROCK and attend a Talkback with cast members after the show! LEARN MORE
Ages 12-19 | Space is limited to just 24 advanced actors | This camp ends in a Final Showcase in an Off-Broadway Theatre for family and scouting industry professionals.
Session 2: Monday - Friday, August 6 - August 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SOLD OUT! Contact us for waitlist details!
Due to the overwhelming response, we have added another July Senior Pre-Professional Program (Ages 12-19) here!
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Separate Sessions for Ages 7-12 & 12+ | All Skill Levels | Saturday, Aug. 11 & Sunday, Aug. 12 | $195.00
Robyn will be teaching 4 sessions, sign up for 1 or more!
Saturday, August 11
Session 1: Ages: 7 – 12, Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Session 2: Ages: 12+, Time: 2 PM– 5:30 PM Sold Out! Email us to join the wait list!
Where: Pearl Studios - 500 8th Ave
Sunday, August 12
Session 1: Ages: 7 – 12, Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Session 2: Ages: 12+, Time: 2 PM– 5:30 PM Sold Out! Email us to join the wait list!
Where: Pearl Studios - 500 8th Ave
Work one-on-one with Robyn Owen of Robyn Owen Casting, a 20-year veteran of the casting industry!
Robyn casts important big-budget feature films including the highly anticipated Disney film A WRINKLE IN TIME starring Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon (March 2018 release).
Current projects also include the big-budget film ETHYREA: CODE OF THE BRETHREN, THE ‘57 BUSHVILLE CHAMPS, LOVE IS A HURTIN’ THING and the TV Series SHOTS FIRED.
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (grouped by age) | Monday-Friday, Aug. 13-17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In this comprehensive musical theatre program, campers will work with a Broadway Actor and Professional Music Director on song and dance numbers from different eras in Broadway history, from the old classics to the hits of today! On-Camera & Broadway actor James Leo Ryan (ANNIE, NCIS, CSI, MEDIUM, NUMB3RS) will lead this week.
Workshops with Broadway Actors: Campers will take workshops with various Broadway guest artists throughout the week! On the final day of camp, campers will perform in a Musical Revue for friends and family!
SPACE IS LIMITED | Ages 18 & Up | Wednesday, August 15 | Pre-Audition Prep: 6 – 7 p.m. (optional); Agent Session: 7 – 8:30 PM | $145.00
The impressive lineup of Agents who are actively scouting for theatre, film, TV, commercial and voiceover actors include Craig Holzberg of Avalon, Sandy Gunar of Avanti, Danny Prather of Hudson Artists Agency, and Jackie Gubow of Professional Artists Talent Agency!
Ages: 18 & Up
When: Wednesday, August 15
Time: Pre-Audition Prep: 6 – 7 p.m. (optional); Agent Session: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Pearl Studios - 500 8th Ave, NYC. Room 408
Pre-Audition Prep: 6 – 7 p.m. (optional)
If you choose, arrive at 6 p.m. and brush up and hone your audition material before performing for the agents with ACANY pros!
Agent Session: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Perform for 4 Top Agents and receive feedback from these actively scouting industry pros!
All Skill Levels | Ages 9 - 18 | Monday-Friday, Aug. 20 - 24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m | $945.00
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to work on a real TV series?
Now’s your chance! In our new on-camera summer program, actors will experience every aspect of television acting from the audition to rehearsals to the live taping with WALK THE PRANK and LIV AND MADDIE Disney Director, Wendy Faraone! All of the scenes used for this class will be pulled from actual sitcoms!
** Superstar session - credits cannot be applied toward this program.
Ages 11 – 19! Monday Aug. 20 - Friday Aug. 24!
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. LEARN MORE
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (grouped by age) | Monday-Friday, Aug. 20-24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | JCC Member: $550.00 JCC Non-Member $650.00
In this comprehensive musical theatre program, campers will work with a Broadway Actor and Professional Music Director on song and dance numbers from different eras in Broadway history, from the old classics to the hits of today!
Campers will take workshops with throughout the week including Broadway Dance, Improvisation and Stage Combat.
Final Showcase: On the final day of camp, campers will perform in a Musical Revue for friends and family!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-18 (grouped by age) | Monday-Friday, Aug. 20-24, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 750.00 for JCC members/ 790.00 for non-members
In this comprehensive 5-day program, campers will hone all 3 major components of Musical Theatre performance: singing, dancing and acting.
Throughout the week, campers will learn numbers from beloved Broadway musicals, see a matinee performance of Broadway's splashiest new musical SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and perform in a final showcase at the JCC’s state of the art 200 seat theatre!
LEARN MORE or Email Susan Kalman at skalman@sjjcc.org to register
September 2018
Ages 9 - 19 (Space Is Limited!) | Advanced Skill Levels | Saturday, Sept. 15 | 9:30 AM - 1 PM | $225.00
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Actors should have some on-camera experience under their belt.
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on both The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon TV from Disney Star and Television Director, Mr. Kevin Chamberlin (Bertram on JESSIE)!
Kevin is a dynamic and influential stage and on-camera actor as well as theatre and television director!
He is most well known by young audiences for his amazing portrayal of Bertram on JESSIE! Not many people know, but he also directed episodes of the hit series!
Kevin is also one of the few Broadway actors who has been nominated for Tony Awards in three out of four acting categories: Best Actor in a Play (Dirty Blonde), Best Actor in a Musical (Seussical) and Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Addams Family).
Kevin'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.
A Class Act NY is holding auditions for our award-winning Cabarets, Advanced Programs and Agent & Manager Showcase!
September 15, 2 - 4 PM at Pearl Studios (500 8th Ave)
September 16, 1 - 3 PM or September 19, 11 AM - 1 PM at 200 W 60th St #28E
Audition Requirements
Cabarets
October 8th Cabaret
Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.
Agent & Manager Showcase
Singers & Non-Singers:
One-minute, age-appropriate monologue from a published play. Pieces should be conversational in tone. Monologues MUST be memorized. Bring 2 copies with you! *Monologues are mandatory for the Agent & Manager Showcase audition.
Singers Must Also Prepare:
32 bars of a musical theatre song to be sung a cappella.
Advanced Programs
Junior Scenes Into Song, Senior Musical Theatre Scenes Into Song, Junior Musical Theatre Audition Process A to Z, College & Conservatory Prep
Please sing 32 bars, a cappella, of a musical theatre song that is age appropriate.
Voice-Over, Method & Meisner
Please perform a 1-minute monologue that is age appropriate.
Via Video
Can’t make the open call? Submit a video audition instead! Please click here to read our self-tape guidelines.
For more information please contact us!
LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER for your FREE audition!
Ages 10+ | All Skill Levels | Saturdays, Sept. 22 - Dec. 15 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | $75 per class
You MUST register for this class in advance. Class is capped at 16 students. Sign up for one class or multiple classes! Register as late as the morning of class!
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor Morgan Weed (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, PERSON OF INTEREST, ELEMENTARY)
Focus of Class: Learn how to nail cold read commercial auditions and how to improv for the camera. Moreover, learn how to quickly analyze commercial copy and find the acting beats within the text to make a lasting impression in the audition room and how to identify clues within the text as well as physical techniques that allow you to deliver material in a way that will set you apart in auditions.
Final Showcase: The final class will feature a showcase for family, friends, and scouting Talent Reps!
Ages 5 - 6 & 7 - 11 (2 Separate Sessions) | All Skill Levels | Saturdays, Sept. 22 - Dec. 15 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | $895.00
Instructor Ages 5-6: Professional Actor & Voice Teacher Rebecca O'Sullivan (GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS)
Instructor Ages 7-11: Broadway & On-Camera Actor Leigh Ann Larkin (GYPSY, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC)
Focus of Class: Learn lines, songs, and of course dance numbers from the Kids version of the beloved Disney musical, ALADDIN!
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, Sept. 23 - Oct. 28 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
Receive a $60 rebate when you register for 2 6-week classes by Friday, Sept. 21. Call our office at 212.315.3010 to receive your rebate! Offer not valid for siblings.
Instructor: Broadway Actor Natalie Wisdom (GROUNDHOG DAY, MATILDA)
Focus of Class: Learn the ins and outs of the full musical theatre audition experience, from the vocal audition to the dance call to chemistry reads.
Final Showcase: On the last day, actors will perform a variety of the skills they have mastered for family and a few agents and managers.
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, Sept. 23 - Oct. 28 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
Instructor: Broadway & On-Camera Actor Morgan Weed (AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN)
Focus of Class Learn how to transition seamlessly from a scene into a song, make strong character choices, move gracefully on stage, act through song, and work on scenes and numbers from some of Broadway’s biggest hits!
Final Showcase: Actors will showcase their individual talents when they perform their scenes and songs 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 10-18 | All Skill Levels | Sundays, Sept. 23 - Oct. 28 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | $635.00
Instructor: Voice-Over & Broadway Actor Sean Patrick Doyle (THE BOXTROLLS, KINKY BOOTS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES)
Focus of Class: Learn the art of voice-over acting in a professional recording studio such as how to create living, breathing animated characters for cartoons and animated feature films and work on naturalistic reads for commercials and radio spots.
Final Showcase: 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 - 19 | Advanced Skill Levels | Sundays, Sept. 23 - Oct. 28 | 11 AM - 1 PM | $675.00
Receive a $60 rebate when you register for 2 6-week classes by Friday, Sept. 21. Call our office at 212.315.3010 to receive your rebate! Offer not valid for siblings.
Instructor: On-Camera & Broadway Actor Jared Zirilli (LAW & ORDER: SVU, BLINDSPOT, PAN AM, BLUE BLOODS)
Focus of Class: Learn how to make quick turns and how to pace and land jokes. Learn how to identify comedic clues within the text as well as physical techniques to deliver the material. Learn specific blocking technique and overall terminology used on set, and proper audition technique that will set you apart in auditions.
Final Showcase: The program culminates with a Showcase for loved ones and scouting talent representatives.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Tony Award Nominee, Taylor Louderman (MEAN GIRLS, BRING IT ON, PETER PAN LIVE!) Audition Masterclass
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-18 | Saturday, Sept. 29 | 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!
October 2018
A Class Act NY is holding auditions for our Nov. 7 Agent & Manager Showcase !
Audition Requirements
Singers & Non-Singers:
One-minute monologue. Pieces should be conversational in tone. Monologues MUST be memorized. Bring 2 copies with you!
Singers Must Also Prepare:
32 bars of a musical theatre song to be sung a cappella.
*Monologues are mandatory for the Agent & Manager Showcase audition.
Via Video:
Can’t make the open call? Submit a video audition instead! Please click here to read our self-tape guidelines.
For more information please contact us!
LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER for your FREE audition!
All Skill Levels | Ages 8-18 | Monday, Oct. 8 - NO SCHOOL | Cost 195.00
Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!
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!
Ages 8 - 18 | All Skill Levels | Monday, October 8 | 12 PM - 4 PM | JCC Members: $175.00 | JCC Non-Members: $195.00
Join a Jared Zirilli from SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL in a musical theatre workshop on Columbus Day in Allentown, PA!
Focus of Class: Learn a Broadway song and dance combination with Jared Zirilli, ask questions in a super fun Q&A, take photos and get autographs, sing for the Broadway performer who will offer feedback.
Learn how to make it on the Great White Way in this one day workshop with a real honest to goodness star from Broadway!
Ages 8 - 18 | All Skill Levels | Monday, Oct. 8 | 12 PM - 3:30 PM | YMCA Members: $175.00 | YMCA Non-Members: $185.00
Join FROZEN Stars Robert Creighton (Duke of Weselton), Ayla Schwartz (Young Elsa), and Jason Bercy of Bercy Talent Management for a FROZEN themed afternoon!
Focus of Class: Learn a Broadway song and dance combo with 7x Broadway Star, Robert Creighton (FROZEN, ANYTHING GOES, THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LION KING, CHICAGO)! Students will also participate in a fun Q&A and photograph/autograph session with both Robert Creighton and longtime ACANY student and FROZEN Star, Ayla Schwartz. Students will then have the opportunity to sing for Jason Bercy of Bercy Talent Management who will offer feedback and coaching!
LEARN MORE or Contact the Wayne YMCA at 973-595-0100
Ages 7 – 20 | by Audition or Invite Only | Space is Limited
Sing your favorite song about discovering yourself and the world around you!
Hosted by Celebrity Child Performers and directed by Broadway’s Morgan Weed of the Tony-Nominated Original Musical, AMERICAN PSYCHO, performers will have the incredible opportunity to perform individual and group numbers from beloved musicals at the historic Triad Theatre in NYC on October 8.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School in an effort to raise money for their new home. LEARN MORE or CLICK TO REGISTER for your FREE audition!
All Skill Levels | Ages 10 & Up | Sunday, Oct. 14 | Cost 195.00
Adam Kantor can currently be seen starring in the Tony-winning musical, THE BAND’S VISIT and on the RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway video where he starred as Mark Cohen in the closing cast!
Join Broadway Star of RENT, Adam Kantor who played Mark Cohen on the Great White Way for a one-day musical theatre RENT and Audition Technique Masterclass!
Participants will learn a very iconic song from RENT alongside Adam who will also sing with our lucky students!
Adam and a professional Music Director will offer helpful feedback and coaching on 16 bar cut mock auditions and will teach participants proper audition protocol and technique!
Class will conclude with a Q&A and photo session with Adam!
All Skill Levels | Ages 7-20's, 2 Sessions Grouped by Age | Saturday, Oct. 20 | Cost 195.00
Work one-on-one with Alexandre Bleau of Carnahan Casting and Roundabout Theatre Company, the casting office behind many beloved Broadway shows!
In addition to singing and getting feedback on your 32-bar cut, Alexandre will offer his opinion on whether your song is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent.
Alexandre Bleau’s impressive list of Broadway credits includes HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, the upcoming MOULIN ROUGE, GROUNDHOG DAY, AMELIE, SKYLIGHT, CONSTELLATIONS, and THE RIVER and many UK, Old Globe, regional and national tour productions! Carnahan Casting is also responsible for casting shows such as FUN HOME and MATILDA!
Humble brag moment: Lots of our students starred in the Broadway and National Tours of these shows!
Learn how to snag a coveted role in a Broadway Show or National Tour!
Ages 7-18 | All Skill Levels | 12 PM – 4 PM | Saturday, Oct 20 | 195.00
PART 1: WICKED Workshop
Join Broadway Cast Member of WICKED, Desi Oakley who played Elphaba & Nessarose on the Great White Way for a one-day musical theatre WICKED themed workshop! Participants will learn a WICKED song and dance combo with Broadway Cast Member, Desi Oakley and a professional Music Director. Desi will also host a lively Question and Answer Session about her experience in this ‘popular’ musical and will be signing autographs and taking pics with students, so bring your playbills!
PART 2: Audition Technique with Desi Oakley
Whether you want to go pro or not, learn how to snag a coveted role in a local or professional production! Broadway Cast Member, Desi Oakley and our wonderful Music Director will offer helpful feedback and coaching on 16 bar cut mock auditions and will teach participants proper audition protocol and technique!
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
Sold Out! Join The Waitlist!
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!