Weekly Classes
Be anywhere in the world and take an award-winning weekly class from the comfort of your own home utilizing the video conferencing app ZOOM!
November 2020
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Private Lessons Conclude by Dec 18 | Pro-rated Cost for Weeks 5-6: 210.00
Videos are sent weekly. Take a few days to learn the choreography and upload to Google Drive.
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Choreographer & Dance Instructor: Austin Marquez
Back by popular demand!
Join us for our Online Dance Call experience Class, for actors and singers who want to improve their dance skills in a safe and supportive environment!
Every Friday, students will be sent a video lesson from Austin, focusing on a different musical theatre dance genre. Austin will present a new combination for each of the six sessions. The class will not only cover choreography, but students will learn terminology and technique specific to each style.
Once you watch the weekly video, you have the weekend to film yourself performing that week’s choreography and submit it to us using Google Drive by Monday. Then we’ll schedule a roughly 15 min ZOOM meeting between Austin & you based on your schedules where he will provide individual feedback on your performance. He’ll also be able to break down difficult steps with you via video and watch you perform and offer guidance and feedback.
NEW COMBOS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS! Continue to hone your dance skills and join us for all weeks!
REMAINING WEEKS:
Weeks Five & Six: Contemporary Jazz
January 2021
Wednesday, January 6 | For Parents & Prospective Students | FREE
Parents are invited to join A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio, on ZOOM for a FREE preview of what Winter and Spring 2021 programs will look like online!
We are continuing to offer online classes and workshops in musical theatre, dramatic arts, dance, on-camera, and voice-over! We will also be offering amazing virtual production opportunities!
ACANY has been offering programs online since March 2020 to great success. Our virtual open house is for parents and students who would like to see what separates our online performing arts education from the rest!
Join us for some or all of the evening- feel free to zoom in and out as you wish! We highly recommend watching the session with your child!
Questions about online programs? We’re here to address your concerns!
The session will include:
• A quick introduction to the program
• A demo of how classes will be run featuring ACANY students and members of our faculty
• A Q&A with ACANY’s administrative staff to answer any parent questions
This session will just scratch the surface of what we’ll be covering throughout the winter and spring. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a typical online class will look like.
Most classes will be 2 hours long, and will feature small group instruction (10-12 students per classroom, max).
No Audition Required | Ages 10-20s | Fridays, January 15 - February 26 | 4-6 PM ET | Cost 845.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!
GEAR UP FOR PILOT SEASON!
Work with powerhouse L.A. Talent Manager Mitchell Gossett of Industry Entertainment Partners in an online acting lab! Mitchell's storied success has allowed him to refer talent to agencies in NY, L.A. and across the USA.
Throughout his career as a manager and agent, Mitchell has repped, discovered and developed many noteworthy actors, including Jennifer Lawrence, Rachel Brosnahan, Darren Criss, Zendaya, Kristen Bell, Dylan Minnette, Kiernan Shipka, Jojo Siwa, Miley Cyrus, Lucy Hale and many, many others.
Focus of Class:
• Learn Mitchell Gossett’s Approach to Great Acting
• Discover how to access your instincts & memory in your performance
• Have the chance to workshop your piece with Mitchell
• Receive insightful feedback & coaching directly from Mitchell
Final Performance with Talent Reps:
Together, we will work towards an online final performance in which family, friends, and a few of Mitchell’s industry friends will Zoom in to see you perform!
No Audition Required | 2 Sessions by Age: 8-11 and 12-20s | Wednesdays, January 20 - March 10 from 4:30-6:30 PM ET | Cost: 735.00
Limited to 11 Students!
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Want to improve your audition technique? Who doesn’t?
In our brand NEW seven week course, learn the ins and outs of every aspect of the musical theatre audition experience from acting to singing and dance, from 6 top industry professionals: 3 Broadway Casting Directors, Scouting Talent Agents, an Associate Broadway Director, and a professional Choreographer/ Broadway Dance Captain!
Week One: The 32-Bar Cut Audition with Merri Sugarman of Tara Rubin Casting
Week Two: The 16-Bar Cut Audition with Jillian Cimini of Roundabout Theatre Company/ Jim Carnahan Casting
Week Three: Monologue Work with a Broadway Casting Director
Week Four: Chemistry Reads (Scene Work) with a Broadway Associate Director
Week Five: The 32-Bar Cut Audition with a Top Scouting Talent Agent
Week Six: The Broadway Dance Call with a Professional Choreographer/ Broadway Dance Captain
Week Seven: Final Showcase for Family, Friends, & Scouting Talent Reps
Focus of Class:
• Hone your singing, dancing and acting skills under the guidance of 6 in-demand industry pros
• Learn to present yourself confidently in any audition scenario
• Master what it takes to make it on Broadway
• Unlock the keys to success from top Industry Pros
Final Showcase:
Put your new skills to the test in front of family, friends, and 2 scouting Talent Reps! All actors will perform their favorite 2 pieces from the semester.
No Audition Required | Ages: 9-20 (scenes divided by age) | Thursdays, January 21 - March 11 from 4:30 -6:30 PM ET | Cost: 735.00
Limited to 12 Students!
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Instructors: A top Voice-Over & Commercial Actor and 5 Industry Pros including 3 Agents, a Talent Manager and a Casting Director
GREAT NEWS: There have been an abundance of Voice-Over and Commercial jobs throughout the Pandemic!
Why?!?
Because actors can record and film auditions from the comfort of their own home with very little equipment! And in some cases, a small crew will be sent to film the commercial.
Learn the techniques needed to start booking voice-over and commercial jobs today!
In our final class, perform for 3 scouting Talent Agents, a Talent Manager and a top Voice-Over Casting Director!
Weeks 1-3 Voice-Over Acting:
• Learn how to create animated characters for cartoons and feature films
• Work on naturalistic reads for commercials and radio spots
• Learn how to stand out from the rest in your voice-over auditions
Weeks 4-6 Commercial Acting:
• Learn how to analyze and break down commercial copy to find the selling points within the text
• Learn how to sell a product without being too over the top
• Work on proper commercial acting and audition technique
Week 7: Final Presentation for 5 Industry Pros:
Perform for three scouting Voice-Over & Commercial Agents, a Talent Manager, and a Top Casting Director, who will provide students with written feedback. Family and friends are also invited to attend!
March 2021
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults (scenes split by age) | Fridays, March 5-19 | 4:30-6:30 PM EST | Cost 435.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Improve your on-camera acting and audition skills with 3 Top Casting Directors!
Each week, a new casting pro will work with students on TV and Film scenes. Learn how to give a natural, nuanced and subtle performance by working on active listening skills and identifying intentions. The Casting Directors will teach you the skills you need to stand out in TV & Film auditions and offer tips on how to create a beautiful and professional self-tape from home.
Focus of Class:
• Script Analysis
• Character Development
• Understanding Intention
• Active Listening Skills
• On-Camera Audition Technique
• Tips on How to Self-Tape from Home
April 2021
All Ages | No Audition Required | Saturdays, April 17 - May 22 | 11 AM - 12 PM EST | Cost: 625.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
Choreographer & Dance Instructor: Austin Marquez
This class is for anyone who wants to improve their dance skills in a safe and supportive environment!
Each week, we’ll meet as a group and learn a new dance combination from a different era in musical theatre history!
The weekly dance class will also cover dance terminology and technique specific to each style.
HUGE BONUS: In addition to our group dance class, students will also have a private lesson to review choreography one on one with Austin. He will break down difficult steps with you via Zoom, watch you perform live, and offer guidance and feedback.
You will also be expected to film that week’s combination prior to your private lesson with Austin so he can utilize video playback in your private lesson.
WEEK ONE: LET’S DANCE
WEEK TWO: THE GOLDEN AGE
WEEK THREE: FOSSE
WEEK FOUR: FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE
WEEK FIVE: BROADWAY TODAY
WEEK SIX: DANCING ON SCREEN
No Audition Required | 2 Sessions: Ages: 9-11 and 12-20’s (scenes divided by age) | Sundays, April 18 - June 13 from 4 PM - 6 PM ET | Cost 775.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email us to set up a payment plan today!
Limited to 12 Students!
Instructors: Top On-Camera Actor & 10 Talent Agents & Managers
Build a strong acting foundation in our 8-week scene study class.
Become a more versatile actor by working on material from three very different acting genres: film, television, and straight plays.
Students will learn about and utilize acting techniques developed by renowned teachers such as Meisner, Stanislavski, Adler, and Hagen. These are some of the most influential, widely-used acting techniques that renowned stage and screen actors employ to get realistic, emotional and natural performances.
This program is excellent for aspiring professional actors who are seeking representation, as well as those actors looking to deepen their performance skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Week by Week Breakdown:
• Week One: Each student presents a monologue so we can get to know each other. This will ensure that we are able to assign every actor a scene partner and material that will provide an appropriate challenge based on their skill level.
• Weeks Two & Three: Scenes from TV Shows
• Weeks Four & Five: Scenes from Films
• Weeks Six & Seven: Scenes from Straight Plays
• Week Eight: Showcase for Loved Ones & 10 Scouting Talent Reps
We’ll create a showcase to reflect the strengths of our select group, with each student presenting 2 scenes they worked on throughout the semester.
Focus of Class:
• Begin to utilize specific techniques such as Meisner and Method
• Learn how to identify operative words, objectives, conflict, tactics and acting beats within the text
• Work on character development and physicality
• Learn how to be a present and generous scene partner
No Audition Required | Ages 12-20s | Sundays, April 25-June 20 from 2-5 PM EST | Cost 815.00
Payment Plans Available – please call our office at 212.315.3010 or email here to set up a payment plan today!
ACANY’s Original Spring 2021 Virtual Play
Actors 12-20s Eligible; email us for an age exception*
Meet the Writers: Written By Broadway Stars, Lauren “Coco” Cohn of Mamma Mia! and 6 time Broadway Star, Stacia Fernandez of The Drowsy Chaperone, Mamma Mia!, and Beauty and the Beast, FOUND. is the continuation of their partnership as playwrights. They began their writing partnership after starring on Broadway together in the cast of Mamma Mia!
Directed By: Playwright and Broadway Star, Lauren “Coco” Cohn
Be in the WORLD PREMIERE of a new work!
Learn about the rewards and challenges of creating a character from the ground up, and working with a developing script.
Brief Plot Summary:
How can you know what you have until you know what you have?
..........FOUND.
From finding out that you can hold your breath longer than anyone in your school, to finding a literal diamond in the rough. From finding a way to talk to your Mom, to finding the words in French that get you back to your hotel when you’ve turned the wrong way. We have all found something. In fact, we are finding ourselves all the time. Should we keep what we find, or let it go? The choice is ours. But it’s always a good idea to celebrate what you have.
In a series of scenes and monologues, let’s share in all we have found.
Originate a Role
• There’s no such thing as a lead role in this production, as all parts are equal in size. This show is made up of two person scenes and monologues that will ensure every member of our cast has their moment to shine!
Receive Special Insight into the Writing Process
• In addition to rehearsing our show, we’ll learn all about Playwriting Concepts and Script Development from working professionals!
Gain Experience Working with a Developing Story
• Since we'll be working on this piece over the course of a few weeks, you'll get to experience script rewrites and see how a new piece can evolve over time.
There is no audition required to participate, actors must submit a self-tape prior to our first rehearsal. Roles will be handed out on Sunday, April 25.
The entire rehearsal process will take place via zoom. Actors will utilize zoom’s features, such as breakout rooms, to rehearse 1-on-1 with their scene partners and Coco, our director.
Throughout the process, we will film the production using virtual backgrounds and the actor’s own home environments. The show will be edited together, and we’ll be hosting a viewing party with the cast, family, friends, and scouting industry guests on our final day!
This is the 5th Original work produced by A Class Act NY, and our first original straight play. Other works include: THE ROAD TO SOC-CON by Sean P. Pallatroni (2020), ESCAPE! by Matt Patrick Walsh (2019), and PSYKIDZ by Bobby Cronin (2018). All of these works are still being developed today!