One & Two-Day Masterclasses
Our award-winning masterclasses are all taught by prominent Broadway Stars, NYC and L.A. Casting Directors, L.A. TV/Film Directors, On-Camera Actors and Scouting Talent Representatives who provide a superior education both in-studio and virtually!
March 2025
All Ages | Sunday, Mar. 30, Sunday, Apr. 27 or Thursday, May 8 | 12-3:30 PM | Cost 205.00
Alexandra Lumerman is a renowned headshot photographer whose photos have appeared in Broadway playbills, on IMDB, social media campaigns and more!
Booking for this special discount is only available through A Class Act NY registration!
Session includes:
• 30 min photo shoot
• Online watermarked low res gallery within 3 to 5 business days
• 2 High-Resolution retouched images within 5 to 7 business days
April 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Scenes Split By Age) | Sunday, Apr. 6 | 5-7:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
PERFORMANCE SPOTS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET!
Work with powerhouse, award-winning L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting via Zoom!
She casts hit television shows, pilots and films for some of the most well-known networks and studios including Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Netflix & Disney! Credits include the Paramount+ Sitcom, FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, the popular Nickelodeon shows SIDE HUSTLE, DANGER FORCE, HENRY DANGER, GAME SHAKERS, SAM & CAT, DEGRASSI, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, iCARLY, TRUE JACKSON, VP, DRAKE & JOSH, ALL THAT, and many, many more!
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No Audition Required | Ages 9 - 20 (scenes by age) | Saturday, Apr. 26 | 11 AM - 2:30 PM | Cost 195.00
Instructor: Voice-Over/TV/Film & Broadway Actor, Sean Patrick Doyle & Zuri Talent Agency’s Amanda Rae Burke
Sean Patrick’s voice-over credits include the Academy Award Winning Film, THE BOXTROLLS, commercials BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, RUBY TUESDAY’s, and the current narrative podcast, DOES THIS MURDER MAKE ME LOOK GAY?
What better way to learn the art of voice-over acting than with a top VO actor in a state-of-the-art recording booth?
Learn how to make strong yet natural acting choices for commercials, radio spots, and promos!
Our small class size guarantees every student gets lots of individual feedback and time working in the booth.
Learn the techniques to start booking voice-over jobs today!
FOCUS OF CLASS
• Work on naturalistic reads for commercial reads, radio spots and promos
• Master the nuances of tone, inflection and pacing to create dynamic Commercial and Promo reads.
• Learn proper mic technique to avoid feedback, popping sounds, and reverberation
• Work on your voice-over audition technique in a state-of-the-art recording booth
• Perform for Scouting Voice-Over Talent Rep, Amanda Rae Burke of the bi-coastal firm, Zuri Agency! You might just get discovered at our class like so many have before you!
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (scenes by age) | Sunday, Apr. 27 | 6-9 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Learn the art of comedic on-camera acting featured on Disney and Nickelodeon from one of the industry’s most in-demand Hollywood Directors, Wendy Faraone!
Wendy has directed over 300 episodes of television! She has directed the pilots and multiple episodes of THAT GIRL LAY LAY, PRETTY FREAKIN’ SCARY, ERIN AND AARON, and tons of episodes of JUST ROLL WITH IT, RAVEN’S HOME, SIDE HUSTLE, KNIGHT SQUAD, WARPED, COOP AND CAMI ASK THE WORLD, WALK THE PRANK, LIV AND MADDIE and more!
She also has the unique distinction of being the only woman director on the upcoming THUNDERMAN’S RETURN Series!
Wendy’s goal is to equip actors with the skills, confidence and dedication required to show up on set and be ready to work. Her enthusiasm and energy prepare students for promising and enduring careers!
Focus of Class:
• Learn what it takes to be a successful actor on the set of a Disney and Nick show
• Rehearse Scenes from Hit Shows Wendy has directed
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from Wendy Faraone
• Learn How to Have a Great Zoom or Self-Tape Audition
Get ready for the day you book a hit TV show!
May 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s (Scenes Split By Age) | Saturday, May 3 | 1-3:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform 199.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Work with powerhouse, award-winning L.A. Casting Director, Krisha Bullock of Bullock & Snow Casting via Zoom!
She casts hit television shows, pilots and films for some of the most well-known networks and studios including Nickelodeon, Paramount+, Netflix & Disney! Credits include the Paramount+ Sitcom, FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, the popular Nickelodeon shows SIDE HUSTLE, DANGER FORCE, HENRY DANGER, GAME SHAKERS, SAM & CAT, DEGRASSI, ZOEY 101, VICTORIOUS, iCARLY, TRUE JACKSON, VP, DRAKE & JOSH, ALL THAT, and many, many more!
Focus of Class:
• Perform scenes for Krisha who will offer notes, constructive criticism and redirects on your performance
• Learn what Krisha and other casting pro’s look for in actors
• Learn how to leave an impression in the audition room
• Gain exposure to a top L.A. industry insider
• If time permits, class concludes in a Q&A for parents and students
• Receive a short written evaluation with Krisha’s thoughts on your strengths, and areas where you can improve
All Ages | Monday, May 12 | 8-9 PM ET | Cost 75.00
Don’t miss this amazing informative tutorial on Zoom with professional TV/Film & Broadway Actor, & one of our all time favorite private Coaches, Sean Patrick Doyle!
Self-tape auditions come in fast and furious and the deadline is often so quick that you don’t have the time, or the budget, to hire a coach.
It’s imperative all professional actors, (and parents of minor performers), know how to make a professional, homemade self-tape audition from home!
In our hour-long lecture, we will review actual self-tape samples and will include information on eye-line, framing, slating (including how to edit together a side by side slate with full body image), and how to create a travel-friendly set-up!
There will also be time for a Q&A.
Focus of Class:
• Review actual, professional self-tape samples
• Learn about eye-line, framing & slating
• Learn how to edit together a side by side slate w/ a full body image
• Info on how to create a travel-friendly set-up
• Q&A
August 2025
No Audition Required | Teens & Adults | Wednesday, Aug. 6 | 6-9 PM | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Performers have the unique opportunity to work with Award-Winning L.A. Casting Director, Lisa London on on-camera acting and auditioning skills.
Lisa has been a Casting Director for 30 plus years and has cast over 100 successful film and television shows!
She has a keen eye for spotting talent!
Impressively, she cast many notable actors early in their careers who have gone onto become huge stars including:
• Jennifer Aniston
• Brad Pitt
• Emma Stone
• Selena Gomez
• Jonah Hill
• Joey King
• Yara Shahidi
• Miley Cyrus
• Mark Ruffalo
• Megan Hilty
• Noah Centineo
• Kat Dennings
Focus of Class:
• The class will cover what casting directors are looking for in auditions, and why some people get callbacks while others do not and why it’s imperative to research a role
• Proper on-camera audition technique
• Perform scenes for Lisa London and receive one-on-one coaching and feedback. Sides will be sent a few days in advance, emulating a real audition
• Showbiz Q&A