Kids Acting Classes in NYC, New York

The 60 minutes of class is dedicated to playing Improv Games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs and building self-confidence, students develop creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus and team skills. At the end of class we invite students to share original stories of experience, observation and/or...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

Technique includes:     HUMAN CONNECTION: Moment to moment, action/reaction.   IMPROVISATIONS:  Learn to be SPECIFIC in relationships,   objectives and circumstances. SCRIPT WORK:   Break down material into moments and actions. (on camera) We begin each class With a centering movement and medi...

Aimed at preparing young actors for film and theater acting, we'll practice classic techniques, study characters through scene work, be in the moment with improv, and learn the business end of the business. We'll also have mock auditions to practice, learn how to prepare, experience engaging with people in the room, and gain more confidence. ...

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...

We believe that to act is to PLAY, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere of relaxed positive reinforcement. This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. We begin with ensemble building games, then introduce the Barrow Group tools via...

This is 3-2-1-‘s premier Children’s Program. It opens up the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each and every student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation. Our priority is to ensure that...

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

Our Explorations in Acting for Kids for ages 6-9 encourages students to explore, play, and be a part of an ensemble! These classes are a great introduction to the art of theatre and storytelling. Through games and exercises, students are introduced collaborative play and ensemble building skills, the foundational elements of storytelling, and...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

Our Explorations in Acting for Tweens (10-13 years old) classes encourage spontaneity, simplicity and fun.  This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. We believe that to act is to play, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere...

Acting 2: Advanced Explorations for Tweens (ages 10-13) In this class students will explore script analysis of a full play while taking a deeper dive into The Barrow Group tools via working on multiple scenes. The class culminates in an open showing of their plays for friends, family and TBG community members. Prerequisite: Students must have...

Our Ages 8-11: Commercials & Improvisation Class opens up the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each and every student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation.  Our priority...

These classes for young actors will introduce students to the same tools that our adult professional actors use in a safe and fun environment. Students will build a solid acting foundation while working with other young actors in a fun and non-competitive class. The session culminates in a final virtual showcase of their work for friends and family....

This class is designed for tweens (ages 10 – 13) looking to sharpen their monologue repertoire and theatre audition skills. It is perfect for those who are auditioning for the LaGuardia Performing Arts School, Professional Performing Arts School, Professional Children’s School, Repertory High School, Talent Unlimited High School, Frank Sinatra...