Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., NYC
January 2022
Elementary Age Children | No Audition Required | Saturdays, January 22 - May 14 | 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!
Instructor: Professional Actor & Voice Teacher, Rebecca O’Sullivan (GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS)
Hone your musical theatre chops in this super fun and educational class that culminates in an in-studio performance of the beloved movie musical, MOANA! Learn lines, songs, and dance numbers from the show! Sing popular songs like “HOW FAR I’LL GO” and “YOU’RE WELCOME.” Portray beloved characters like Moana, Maui, Gramma Tala, Chief Tui, Pua, Hei Hei, Tamatoa, and more!
Final Showcase:
Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
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No Audition Required | Ages 7-12 | Sundays, January 23 - April 3 | 11 AM -1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!
Instructor: Broadway Star, Leigh Ann Larkin (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, GYPSY, DISNEY’S ON THE RECORD)
This is an advanced program for students who are serious about their work and have taken performing arts classes at reputable institutions.
Learn how to transition seamlessly from a scene into a song in this dynamic musical theatre class! Develop your storytelling through song skills, and your acting technique! Movement will also play a crucial role in this class.
Focus of Class:
• Hone acting, vocal and movement skills
• Learn how to make strong character choices
• Perform scenes and songs from different musical theatre genres
• Learn how to break down a song and a scene into acting beats
• Perform for industry reps who are actively scouting for new clients
Final Industry Showcase:
Perform material you have workshopped for 10 scouting agents and managers and loved ones in a final showcase.
No Audition Required | 2 Sessions Split by Age: Ages 7-11 & 12-20s | Sundays, January 23 - April 3 | 11 AM -1 PM | Cost: 895.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!
Junior Session Instructor Ages 7-11: On-Camera Actor, Ashley Kate Adams (THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, ROYAL PAINS, PITCHING TENTS)
Senior Session Instructor Ages 12-20s: TV/Film Actor, Arielle Goldman (THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, THE DAILY REALNESS, THE KNICK)
In this comprehensive course, learn about 2 major types of on-camera acting that include a fair amount of improvisation: Commercials & Sitcoms!
Focus of Class:
• Explore improvisation skills through games and exercises
• Get tips on how to pick up a piece of copy and put it into your own words
• Learn how to show up for yourself in a cold read audition, which 99% of commercial auditions are
• Learn how to bring out the funny in sitcom scenes by cultivating and connecting to your personal joy and opening your comic receptors
• Work on physical comedy skills and movement
• Use a camera and monitor to master your on-camera acting technique
• Learn the tricks of the trade and professional hacks to help you nail your next audition
• Perform for 10 industry reps who are actively scouting for new clients
Final Industry Showcase:
Perform material you have workshopped for 10 scouting agents and managers and loved ones in a final showcase.
Already have rep? No worries! You can still take this class for its educational value!
May 2022
No Audition Required | Ages 7 - 11 | Sundays, May 1 - June 5 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Cost: 635.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!
Work with a Broadway performer and music director on every aspect of musical theatre performance: singing, dancing, and acting! Learn iconic song and dance numbers from shows you know and love, and perform scenes with a partner!
Focus of class:
• Hone singing and dancing chops
• Develop strong acting skills through scene work opposite classmates
• Build confidence in a safe and supportive environment
• Perform in a final showcase
Final Showcase:
Class culminates in a final performance in the studio for loved ones and a few scouting talent reps!
August 2022
No Audition Required | Ages 8-20s (Grouped by Age) | Monday, August 22 - Friday, August 26 | 10 AM - 4 PM | Cost 1050.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
All of the scenes used for this class will be pulled from actual TV shows Jon has directed!
Jon Rosenbaum is BACK!
Live out your dreams of starring on a hit TV series with Emmy Nominated TV/Film Director & Producer, Jon Rosenbaum! Jon is by far the most experienced director to teach at ACANY, and has worked for every major network including: NETFLIX, AMAZON, DISNEY, NICKELODEON, NBC/UNIVERSAL, FOX, SYFY, LIFETIME, and the CARTOON NETWORK.
Jon’s credits include this mind blowing number of projects from SYDNEY TO THE MAX (ACANY alumni Ruth Righi plays Sydney!), GABBY DURAN AND THE UNSITTABLES, FRAGGLE ROCK, STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, RAVEN’S HOME, JUST ROLL WITH IT, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, PRINCE OF PEORIA, JUST ADD MAGIC, KC UNDERCOVER, BIZAARDVARK, BUNK’D, GAMER’S GUIDE, PROJECT MC2, BEST FRIENDS WHENEVER, GIRL MEETS WORLD, JESSIE, AUSTIN AND ALLY, A.N.T. FARM, R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR (EMMY Nomination!), SUPAH NINJAS, and so many more!
Your Week at a Glance:
• Day One: The Basics, the Breakdown, and the Audition
• Day Two: Welcome to the Show
• Day Three: Rehearsal Day
• Day Four: Block and Shoot Day
• Day Five: The Live Audience Shoot
Workshops with Guest Instructors:
In addition to working with Jon, guest instructors will teach improv for the camera, scene study and other on-camera skills throughout the week.