Ripley-Grier Studios
May 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 4 - 13 (email for an age exception) | Wednesday, May 28 | Cost 395.00
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Payment Plans Available at Checkout! Or, if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010.
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
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 16 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!
17 Talent Firms In Attendance:
CESD
Stewart Talent
DDO
Eris
Osbrink
Avalon Artists
Zuri Agency
Take 3 Talent
Industry Entertainment Partners
Ivy Management
The Wayne Agency
Teri B Talent
Nouveaux Mgt
Edge Mgt
Malissa Young Mgt
Avay Management
Persona Management
The Showcase Includes:
• The chance to perform in the audition room for 17 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.
July 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30-8:30 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!
*ACANY is proud to have many students represented in the casts of these shows! You can read more on our Student Achievement Page!
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
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
August 2025
Ages 18+ | No Audition Required | Monday, Aug. 11 | 6:15-8:30 PM | Cost 285.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
Looking for an Agent? A Manager? Both? We’re here to offer you the exclusive opportunity to perform for 10 scouting agents and managers in one evening!
A Class Act NY has been helping aspiring actors meet their representation and start successful careers for years. Don’t believe us? Check out our impressive our Instagram page to see recent bookings and signings!
The biggest agencies and management firms in town attend our showcases including CESD, Stewart Talent, DDO Artists, Industry Entertainment Partners, Avalon Artists, Take 3 Talent, and many more.
Participating actors should plan to prepare the following:
NON-SINGERS:
• A Monologue that is 90 Seconds or Less in Length
SINGERS:
• 1 Minute Monologue
• 16 Bar Cut
• An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music clearly marked and in a binder
Need some extra help before the big day?
Discounted Coaching Available:
Participants will receive a special rate on zoom or in-person coaching with our Broadway coaches and professional Music Directors!
Contact the office to set up a coaching session!