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
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Two Ways to Save! Enroll in the full 10-week session 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.
TV/Film Instructor: TBD Soon!
Cover the ins and outs of two popular genres of Television: Sitcoms (Comedic TV Shows) and Dramas, which can include both Serial Dramas (continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode-by-episode fashion) and Procedurals (series that focuses on how crimes are solved or some other aspect of a law enforcement agency).
Students learn the acting techniques needed for one, or both, of these very different yet very popular genres of television shows!
Focus of Class:
• Scene Study & Character Development: Learn how to identify operative words, objectives, conflict, tactics and acting beats within the text and how to make your character come to life
• Learn how to portray complex characters
• Learn how to bring out the funny in sitcom scenes by cultivating and connecting to your personal joy and opening your comic receptors
• Learn how to develop a relationship with the camera
• Improve on-camera physicality
• Work on active listening skills; learn how to be a generous & present scene partner
• Hone audition technique and learn how to make a proper homemade self-tape
Final Showcase:
Each 5-Week Session ends in Showcase for family & a few Scouting Talent Reps!
Ages: 11-19 (Scenes divided by age & level, email for an age exception)
5-Week Drama Session Dates: Sundays, Sep. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25* Final Showcase
(Missing Oct. 11 due to the Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day long weekend? We will hold a virtual make-up class. Date TBD.)
5-Week Sitcom Session Dates: Sundays, Nov. 1, 8, 15; Dec. 6, 13* Final Showcase
(No Class Nov. 22, 29)
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: Pearl Studios – 500 8th Ave (b/t 35th and 36th St.) – 1 block from Penn Station
5-Week Cost: 599.00
10-Week Cost: 950.00
