Kids Acting Classes in NYC, New York

HAVE FUN! But never at anyone else's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate...

A super fun, creative acting class for performers of all levels. Actors work on scene study, voice and body connection, character development and basic principles of acting and theatre etiquette. Using age-appropriate plays and scripts, young actors can explore characters and reinvent themselves. Players work on developing with performance abilities,...

Students in this two-week program get to perform in an original musical review. Each program is different, and students are welcome enroll in both. At the end of the second week they will perform for friends and family at 2:00pm! In Kids On Broadway students...  Are cast in an original musical review. Spend time singing, acting, dancing and...

This One Week Explorations in Acting Camp introduces students to the Barrow Group approach and tools through ensemble building games, improv, script analysis, monologues, scene work, as well as rehearsal and performance tools. The program culminates in a showing in the Barrow Group Studio Theatre. This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling,...

For the adventurous kid and creative explorer. Moviemakers go off the beaten path to film and experience secret hidden landmarks around New York City. The week begins with a pre-production meeting, where kids brainstorm and present their “elevator pitches” and movie ideas to the group.  Next, the mini-movie makers select locations from the...

This improv class, specifically for teens, explores improv games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. Students will become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. No experience required.

Summer Saturdays are exclusively On-Camera and will focus on scene analysis and the audition process, as you apply the lessons of the week to your Saturday material. Through Meisner Technique and exercises in allowing your scene partners to affect you, you’ll gain fresh new perspectives on understanding text, playing material and strengthening yourselves...

Young performers are invited to take part in the Summer Intensive Theater Program, an introduction to the professional theater world. Professional guest artists lead classes in acting, improvisation, movement, voice-overs, wardrobe, makeup and hair, TV, auditioning techniques, stage combat, singing, dancing and more. Meetings with “the pros” in...

Learn the basics of on-camera acting. The camp will cover eye line, how to work in frame, volume, movement and close-up work. Also covered are the differences between stage acting, tv acting, commercial and film acting. This program is great for anyone interested in transitioning from theatre to camera and for those starting out in the business Please...

Children become directors, actors, cinematographers, and editors, as they learn how to make movies from start to finish. Campers are encouraged to stretch their imagination and experiment with the basic techniques of filmmaking in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.  Children are broken into groups by age, interest, and ability. Whether...

This camp is for the maker, builder, and imaginative kid! Come explore various techniques of stop-motion animation in our week long animation-workshop! Campers create abstract and narrative tales with a wide range of materials including: legos, clay, architectural modeling materials, wire, foam, and more!  Campers build mini-movie sets and learn...

Each week students work with sides from television and film scripts in an audition-style setting. In addition to strengthening script analysis skills, acting technique, and flexibility, students will learn what to expect upon entering an audition room and how to use the camera to their advantage in order to book the job!  This course will allow...

Technique, On-Camera, Improv Class allows our students to learn different areas for long-term growth and professional preparation.  This class will focus on in-depth script analysis, listening and engaging truthfully with scene partners, improvisation, memorization and perfecting film audition technique through a mastery of cold reading. Students...

Imagine the genius of Mozart, the fun of Saturday Night Live-style sketches, singing, dancing, and your kids all mixed up in a week of theatrical adventure and discovery!  At Musical Theater Builders Summer Camp, kids collaborate with professional, conservatory-trained musicians to create an original show entirely from scratch. Starting with...

Our classes for kids and teens include both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus, eye contact and more.  Each...