Ripley-Grier Studios
Ripley-Grier Studios
November 2019
Congratulations! You have been cast in ACANY's industry showcase! Showcase Reheasals:• There will be 2 private coaching sessions prior to the showcase and our office will reach out to schedule your rehearsals.• You are required to bring an audio recording device to both coaching sessions. This ensures that you can go home and work on what was learned and return for the second rehearsal having made the proper adjustments.• You can use a smartphone or any recording device. You will need to download a voice…
September 2022
No Audition Required | High School Students & Young Adults | Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11 | 10 AM - 6 PM Eastern | 595.00
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!
Instructor: College Admissions Officer, Wayne Petro of Pace University
Calling high school students and young adults with aspirations of attending a top BFA, BM, or BA Musical Theatre College Program!
It's never too early to start preparing for college auditions!
Do you need guidance on the college admissions process like, how do I go about choosing the right material that showcases me, my vocal range and my unique personality? How do I create a professional and memorable pre-screen video? Do you want to know what college admissions officers are looking for?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, ACANY’s 2-Day Pre-College Audition Intensive is for YOU!
Work all weekend alongside a college admissions officer, and a professional music director to prepare for the showcase with more admissions officers coming in on Sunday! This 2-Day College Prep Intensive will leave you confident and ready to take on the daunting task of applying to college musical theatre programs!
December 2022
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up (Email us for an age exception)| Sunday, December 4 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET! If someone is a no-show, pay the difference and perform in class!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of Tara Rubin Casting! Tara Rubin is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as SIX, KPOP, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, BETWEEN THE LINES, 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!
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
February 2023
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up (Email us for an age exception)| Saturday, February 4 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
PERFORMANCE TICKETS SOLD OUT BUT OBSERVATION TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
2 Ways to Observe! Observe to pick up tips, or if someone is a no-show on the day of the class, pay the difference and perform for Merri!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of Tara Rubin Casting! Tara Rubin is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SIX, 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!
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET
March 2023
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up (Email us for an age exception)| Saturday, March 4 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Sing for Scott, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Casting Director, Scott Wojcik of Wojcik Casting! Wojcik Casting is the casting office behind NYC hits and National Tours such as JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SOMETHING ROTTEN, KINKY BOOTS, A CHORUS LINE, MOTOWN, DREAMGIRLS, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and many other shows too numerous to mention here!
ACANY is proud to have students represented in the casts of many of these shows! You can read more on our Social Media Platforms at @aclassactny
Perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song and get Scott’s expert coaching and feedback on your piece!
An accompanist will be provided.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your song cut from the Owner of Wojcik Casting, Scott Wojcik
• 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 Scott about the ins-and-outs of the business
No Audition Required | Ages 9-Adults | Saturday, March 11 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Drama Desk Winner, Samantha Pauly is best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in the musical sensation, SIX THE MUSICAL on Broadway! She also famously portrayed the role of Eva Peron in the West End revival of EVITA at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. In addition to starring on Broadway and the West End, Samantha has starred in many regional productions including HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, the 1st National Tour of BAT OUT OF HELL and ELF.
Samantha works one-on-one with her students on a 32-bar song cut! Samantha who will offer each participant individual guidance and feedback on their song interpretation, audition technique and presentation!
As if that weren't enough, learn if your song is a good showcase of your unique talents and vocal range!
Class concludes with an informative and super fun Q&A with this major Broadway Star!
April 2023
No Audition Required | Ages 8-20s | Saturday, April 22 | Cost 195.00
Instructor: BEETLEJUICE Actor, Katie Lombardo & Top Talent Agent, Allie Silber of DDO Artists!
Part 1: BEETLEJUICE Song & Dance Combination w/ Katie Lombardo of BEETLEJUICE
• Learn a song and dance combo from BEETLEJUICE with Broadway Performer, Katie Lombardo
• Q&A, photo and autograph session with BEETLEJUICE Actor, Katie Lombardo
Part 2: Audition Workshop with Top Scouting Talent Agent, Allie Silber of DDO Artists & a Music Director
• Hone Your Musical Theatre Audition Technique with top Scouting Talent Agent, Allie Silber of DDO Artists and a Professional Music Director
• Receive Amazing Individual Feedback and Coaching from Allie Silber on a 16-Bar Cut
• If time permits, a Showbiz Q&A with Agent, Allie Silber
September 2023
No Audition Required | Ages 10 & Up | Sunday, Sept. 17 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Small Class Size!
Grey Henson is a Broadway Star who is currently in the new smash hit musical, SHUCKED! Grey is also known for originating the role of Damian Hubbard in MEAN GIRLS! The performance earned him both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award nomination. Prior to that, he starred as Elder McKinley in THE BOOK OF MORMON, both on Broadway and on Tour.
Sing a 32-bar song audition cut for Broadway Star, Grey Henson who will offer each participant individual guidance and feedback on their song interpretation, audition technique and presentation! Hone your skills with the best Broadway has to offer!
Learn if your song is a good showcase of your unique talents and vocal range!
Class will conclude with an informative Q&A!
October 2023
No Audition Required | Ages 7 & Up (scenes split by age) | Saturday and/or Sunday, October 7 & October 8 | Cost 225.00
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 including 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!
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
• Perform Scenes with blocking in front of a Live Audience (parents and loved ones)!
Work with prolific Los Angeles Disney & Nick Director, Wendy Faraone in one or more of her TV Sitcom Masterclasses this October and be prepared for the day you book a TV show!
January 2024
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, January 20 | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
PERFORMANCE SPOTS SOLD OUT! JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET!
Sing for Merri, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of Tara Rubin Casting! Tara Rubin is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, JERSEY BOYS, COMPANY, SIX, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, AIN’T TOO PROUD, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, LES MISERABLES*, THE OUTSIDERS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, SCHOOL OF ROCK*, 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 Tara Rubin 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
LEARN MORE or JOIN THE WAITLIST TO PERFORM or PURCHASE AN OBSERVATION TICKET!
March 2024
No Audition Required | Ages 8 & Up | Sunday, March 10 | Cost 195.00
Andrew Chappelle is currently starring on Broadway in the smash hit, & JULIET. He plays three roles: Lord Capulet, Sly and Bouncer and he also understudies Shakespeare & Lance!
Andrew is no stranger to playing multiple tracks! He is an original Broadway company member of the hit sensation, HAMILTON where he covered a majority of the lead male roles including John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, King George, and Aaron Burr.
Other credits include Broadway’s MAMMA MIA! and the Broadway Tour of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
Part 1: & JULIET Dance Combo w/ Broadway’s Andrew Chapelle
Learn a dance combo from the hit musical, & JULIET with current Broadway cast member, Andrew Chappelle
Part 2: Audition Technique with Broadway’s Andrew Chappelle, a Music Director & a Top Scouting Talent Rep
Sing a 16 bar audition song cut for Andrew, and a top scouting Talent Rep!
• Mock Audition for Andrew and a Top Scouting NYC Talent Rep
• Hone Your Audition Technique with Andrew’s Guidance
• Feedback and Coaching from Broadway Star, Andrew Chappelle
• Perform for a Scouting Talent Rep & Hope to Get Scouted
• Pics & Autographs with Broadway Star, Andrew Chappelle
No Audition Required | Ages 9 & Up (Email us for an age exception) | Sunday, March 24 | Cost to Perform 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Work one-on-one with Broadway Casting Director, Lindsay Levine! Her Broadway & Touring Credits include MJ THE MUSICAL*, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, BANDSTAND, JERSEY BOYS, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LOVE NEVER DIES, THE HEIRESS, ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS, CATS, as well as many regional and off-Broadway productions including ONLY GOLD at MCC, and WEST SIDE STORY at MUNY!
Lindsay works at a renowned casting office! They are the most prolific casting office in the theatre scene today! Credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as LEMPICKA*, CABARET, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES*, PURLIE, KIMBERLY AKIMBO*, THE NOTEBOOK, MRS DOUBTFIRE*, BEETLEJUICE*, MJ*, FROZEN*, ANASTASIA*, MEAN GIRLS, WAITRESS*, HAMILTON, THE PROM, BE MORE CHILL, WEST SIDE STORY, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, SOME LIKE IT HOT, THE CHER SHOW, CAROUSEL, 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 outdated Student Achievement Page and/ or on our Instagram and Facebook Pages @AClassActNY
Get Lindsay’s expert coaching and feedback on your 32-bar audition song cut!
Lindsay will also offer her opinion on whether or not your cut showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar cut from Broadway Casting Director, Lindsay Levine
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to break down a song into acting beats
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A with Lindsay about the ins-and-outs of the business