September 2026
K - 5th Grade (Email us for an age exception) | Saturdays, Sep. 26 - Dec. 12 | 11 AM – 12:30 PM | 8-Week Pro-Rated Cost: 770.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Missed the 1st 2 Classes? Pro-Rating Available!
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Instructor: Professional Actor, Director & Voice Teacher, Rebecca O’Sullivan Reres (INTO THE WOODS JR, THE LITTLE MERMAID JR, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR)
Magical Musical Theatre is a fun-filled, educational 10-week introductory class for Kindergarten through 5th grade students of all skill levels!
Perfect for beginners and intermediate performers alike, students will build confidence while developing their singing, acting, and dancing skills in a warm, supportive environment.
Focus Of Class:
• Build skills & confidence in singing, acting, and dancing
• Learn foundational musical theatre performance techniques
• Explore songs and choreography from beloved musicals across different eras & genres
Final Showcase:
Perform in a Musical Revue for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
Ages 7-11 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Session 1: Sundays, Sep. 27 - Oct. 25 | Session 2: Sundays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 4-Week Session 1 Pro-Rated Cost: 489.00 | 5-Week Session 2 Cost: 599.00 | 9-Week Pro-Rated Cost: 860.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Missed the 1st Class? Pro-Rating Available!
Two Ways to Save! Enroll in both sessions and save, or mix and match any Early Fall and Late Fall 5-week classes to receive discounted pricing. If you'd like to mix and match classes, please contact us HERE to register and receive your discounted rate.
Session 1 Instructor: TV/Film Actor Charlotte Fountain-Jardim (DOC, TED, THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL)
Session 2 Instructor: TV/Film Actor Alexis Bronkovic (YOUNGER, LAW & ORDER, THE BLACKLIST)
Learn two essential skills in one dynamic class! Train in the art of Disney & Nick-style sitcom acting and audition techniques while developing the fundamentals of voice-over acting. Whether you're stepping in front of the camera or behind the microphone, this class gives you the tools to build confidence, versatility, and performance skills for both mediums.
Focus of Class:
• Learn to identify comedic clues within the text, how to land jokes and bring out the funny!
• Learn how to use your physicality on camera!
• Work in an actual recording studio and learn how to master inflection, intention and tone!
• Learn how to avoid popping sounds, reverb and other distracting things that can happen during a VO audition or performance!
• Learn proper on-camera sitcom acting and audition technique!
Final Showcase:
Each 5-Week Session ends in Showcase for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
JR Classroom Ages 7-11 | SR Classroom Ages 11 & Up (email for exception) | Sundays, Sep. 27 - Oct. 25 | 11 AM – 1 PM | 4-Week Pro-Rated Cost: 489.00
JR SESSION: AGES 7-11: FILLING FAST!
SR SESSION: AGES 11 & UP: SOLD OUT!
2 Classes Split By Age!
Junior Instructor: 10x Broadway Veteran, Wendi Bergamini (THE BAKER’S WIFE, SMASH, FROZEN)
Junior Music Director & Vocal Coach: Jeremy Jacobs (INTO THE WOODS, DESCENDANTS ONE ACT, ALICE BE HEART Pilot Production)
Senior Instructor: Chelsea Williams (MAMMA MIA!, IN TRANSIT, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR)
Senior Music Director & Vocal Coach: Jon Audric Nelson (PRIVATE LIVES, URINETOWN, MEAN GIRLS)
Work on both performance and audition skills in this class!
In our 5-Week class, we will tackle songs composed by at least 2 of of the most prolific Broadway composers named Stephen: Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Flaherty!
Walk away with at least 2 audition ready cuts, one 16 bar cut, and one 32 bar cut, written by a Stephen!
Final Showcase for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Concludes with a performance for loved ones and a few Scouting Talent Reps!
Ages 11-19 (scenes divided by age & level; email for an age exception) | Drama Session: Sundays, Sep. 27 - Oct. 25 | Sitcom Session: Sundays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 5-Week Cost: 599.00 | 10-Week Cost: 950.00
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST
Drama Session Instructor: TV & Film Actor Olivia Oguma (INFLUENCED, FBI, LAW & ORDER)
Sitcom Session Instructor: TV & Film Actor John Patrick Hayden (FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, YOUNGER, DAREDEVIL)
Final Showcase:
Each 5-Week Session ends in a Showcase for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
October 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Monday, Oct. 12 (No School!) | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
PERFORMANCE SPOTS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (reader provided) | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 1-3:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 205.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Howard Meltzer is back!
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting and audition technique from 3x Emmy Nominee & 3x Artios Winner, L.A. Casting Director, Howard Meltzer!
Howard has worked on a wide variety of projects including single-cam & multi-cam pilots & series, TV movies, animation, indie films, and vertical & microdramas.
He has cast for ABC, CBS, Disney+, Disney Channel, DreamWorks, Fox, HBO Max, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, Sony Pictures Television, 20th Television, and Warner Bros. Television.
Howard’s passion is in identifying new undiscovered talent, and he has become the go-to casting director for projects in Kids, YA, and Family programming, including 100 episodes of the landmark series HANNAH MONTANA, the pilot and season one of RAVENS HOME, and BUNK’D, the longest running series in Disney Channel history!
Howard will even take the time to write short evaluations for each of his students!
Focus of Class:
• Perform scenes for Howard who will offer notes, constructive criticism and redirects on your performance
• Learn what casting directors like Howard Meltzer like to see in the audition room
• Learn how to leave an impression in the audition room
• Learn how to have a successful Zoom audition
• Receive a written evaluation with Howard’s thoughts on your strengths, and areas where you can improve
No Audition Required | Ages 10-20s (scenes divided by age & level; email for exception) | Sundays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8 | 6-8 PM ET | Cost 465.00
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting from Disney TV Director & Famous On-Set Acting Coach, Jason Shipman!
CABARET TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Director and Broadway Host: Lauren ‘Coco’ Cohn
Music Director & Vocal Coach: Jon Audric Nelson
Help raise funds and awareness for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)! MSK is a world leader in cancer care, research, and education. MSK dares to face the biggest questions in cancer and find previously unimaginable cures that go on to help people everywhere.
November 2026
JR Classroom Ages 7-10 | SR Classroom Ages 11 & Up (email for exception) | Sundays, Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Cost 599.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
*Bundle this class with any early Fall 5-Week Class & SAVE BIG! Cost for 10 Weeks is 950.00! Please contact us HERE to register and receive your discounted rate.
2 Classes Split By Age!
Junior Instructor: Broadway Actor Chelsea Williams (MAMMA MIA!, IN TRANSIT, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR)
Senior Instructor: 10x Broadway Veteran, Wendi Bergamini (THE BAKER’S WIFE, SMASH, FROZEN)
Ideal for serious young performers who are passionate about strengthening their musical theatre audition skills.
Every musical theatre performer should have a well-rounded audition book featuring songs from a variety of musical theatre genres. Whether you're auditioning for school productions, community theatre, college programs, or professional opportunities, this class will help you build a stronger, more versatile repertoire.
Students will leave with at least two audition-ready, contrasting 32-bar audition cuts from different musical theatre styles while refining their audition technique with our Broadway teaching team.
Each class also begins with a mock dance audition to help students become more comfortable learning choreography quickly—a valuable skill, especially for MOVERS - performers who don't consider themselves strong dancers.
Focus Of Class:
• Build 2 contrasting, audition-ready 32-bar cuts
• Explore musical theatre styles including Pop/Rock, Golden Age, Jukebox, Operetta, and more
• Strengthen song interpretation and storytelling
• Improve vocal technique, dynamics, tone, pitch, and presentation
• Learn proper audition etiquette and how to work with a Music Director
• Gain confidence and learn how to make a memorable impression in the audition room
• Practice mock dance auditions each week
Final Showcase for Loved Ones & Talent Reps
Perform your audition material for family, friends, and a few invited scouting talent agents and managers.
Ages 18 & Up | Wednesdays, Nov. 4 - Dec. 2 | 6:30-9 PM | Cost 445.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
TV/Film Instructor: Actor, Filmmaker & Educator, John Patrick Hayden (YOUNGER, FLEISHMAN’S IN TROUBLE, DAREDEVIL)
Join actor, filmmaker, and educator John Patrick Hayden for a weekly on-camera workout built around learning by doing. Shoot scenes, work auditions, explore improv, watch playback, get individualized coaching, make adjustments, and get back in front of the camera. A supportive, all-levels space to build confidence, take risks, get your reps in, and grow your skills on camera.
Focus of Class:
• Shoot Scenes & Work Auditions
• Explore Improv
• Watch Playback & Get Individualized Coaching
• Learn How to Make Quick Adjustments
• Grow Your On-Camera Skills
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults | Saturday, Nov. 7 | Cost to Perform 245.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Casey Likes is an award-winning and critically acclaimed actor, singer, writer, director, known for his acclaimed leading performances on Broadway as Marty Mcfly in BACK TO THE FUTURE (OCC Nom), William in ALMOST FAMOUS (Theatre World Award), and recently Off-Broadway as JD in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL! Recently, Casey starred in MGM’s film DARK HARVEST and as KISS legend Gene Simmons in SPINNING GOLD. Casey is also a Jimmy Awards Finalist!
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Broadway Star, Casey Likes
• Learn if your song is a good choice for you and if it showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Class will conclude with an informative Q&A (time permitting)
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults | Sunday, Nov. 8 | Cost to Perform 245.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Casey Likes is an award-winning and critically acclaimed actor, singer, writer, director, known for his acclaimed leading performances on Broadway as Marty Mcfly in BACK TO THE FUTURE (OCC Nom), William in ALMOST FAMOUS (Theatre World Award), and recently Off-Broadway as JD in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL! Recently, Casey starred in MGM’s film DARK HARVEST and as KISS legend Gene Simmons in SPINNING GOLD. Casey is also a Jimmy Awards Finalist!
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Broadway Star, Casey Likes
• Learn if your song is a good choice for you and if it showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Class will conclude with an informative Q&A (time permitting)
No Audition Required | Ages 4 - Mid-20s (email for an age exception) | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Cost 399.95
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
Now seeking performers ages 4-13 and 18-mid-20s. If you are not within these age ranges, please email us to request an age exception.
It’s often challenging to get in front of Talent Agents and Managers. A Class Act NY’s industry showcases provide aspiring actors the unbelievable opportunity to perform for 12 or more scouting agents & managers in one evening.
Previous participants are now working professionally! Many are booking television series, films, voice-overs, commercials and Broadway shows. Click here to read about some of our students’ professional progress or visit our Instagram page for recent shoutouts!
Talent Agencies and Management Firms In Attendance
CESD Talent Agency
MSA Talent Agency
Stewart Talent Agency
Osbrink Talent Agency
Eris Talent Agency
Take 3 Talent Agency
Free Flight Talent Mgmt.
Malissa Young Mgmt. (Bicoastal)
Nouveaux Mgmt.
Ivy Artists Mgmt.
Industry Entertainment Partners
BEA (Bonafide & Emerging Artists Agency)
Persona Mgmt.
Zuri Talent Agency
The Showcase Includes
• The chance to perform in the audition room for 12 or more Scouting Agents & Managers
• A 50-minute virtual coaching session with:
• Non-Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach
• Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach and a Broadway Music Director
** An in-person coaching is available for an additional $140 fee.
December 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Sing for Merri, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of The TRC Company, formerly known as Tara Rubin Casting! TRC is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as BOOP, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, DEAD OUTLAW, SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, THE OUTSIDERS, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, SIX, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, AIN'T TOO PROUD, ALADDIN*, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHASING RAINBOWS*, LES MISERABLES*, AIDA, THE BAND’S VISIT, MISS SAIGON*, SCHOOL OF ROCK*, KING KONG, FALSETTOS*, A BRONX TALE, and many other shows too numerous to mention here!
*We’re proud to have A.C.A.N.Y. students in the casts of many of these productions — check out our Instagram or Facebook accounts for highlights!
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
Get Merri’s expert coaching and feedback on your pieces!
She will also offer her opinion on whether or not your material showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your song cut from TRC Casting Director, Merri Sugarman
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A with Merri about the ins-and-outs of the business
June 2027
Check back in a few months for our Summer 2027 schedule, or email us at info@aclassactny.com with any questions about Summer 2027!