Ripley-Grier Studios
October 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Monday, Oct. 12 (No School!) | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
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November 2026
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