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Though talent can come in the smallest packages, it still means nothing without training! In our TV Tots class, our littlest of actors learn the fundamentals of being in the moment and exploring how feelings and emotions can affect the way you think, sound, and move. Through games and group exercises, we learn how to be supportive team players, share...

ATNY’s Full Day Intensives are comprehensive and fun. They consist of 3 core acting classes that are necessary for young actor growth. Elective classes are not included in the 3 core class intensive, so please register for those separately. When you register for the full day intensive, you automatically save big time...

Full Day Actor Intensive 3-Core Classes. Your Best Value. It’s a day of intensive actor growth, with a nice dose of actor friendships.  The full day consists of three Core Classes with three Exclusive ATNY Coaches, all highly credentialed and fun.  Our teen actors will partner through the day, becoming scene partners, helping each...

Whether it’s a scene or a monologue, On-Camera, the delivery needs to come from the heart. It needs to be honest and real. Even when telling a real-life personal story, as soon as we’re aware that there’s a camera or an audience, we’ll fall into the “performance trap” of changing the inflection of our voice or our body language, because...

Upper Teens Act & Audition Scene Analysis & Naturalism, Ages 15-25 If you are a higher aged teen or early 20’s, you have more life experience than younger teens.  Your level of comprehension and ability to take direction is greater.  So, Teens Camera Classes are divided.  We limit the size of this class to 10, in an...

*Make-A-Movie* Write, Direct, Act, Shoot, Edit. Tape Distribution. What an amazing special production class for all actors! In this Special 10-Week Filmmaking Class, each student contributes to the writing, shooting, directing, acting and editing of their own short films, as divided in small crews.  Students will be challenged to make a film...

In the words of Disney Exec Producer, Michael Feldman, improvisation is your most important class! Confidence, Spontaneity, and the power of YOU! As we transition from child to teenage actors, our feelings of self-consciousness and fear of being embarrassed tend to activate every defense mechanism in the mind, body, and voice. Consequently, the walls...

Improvisation for TV/Film An Absolute MUST! (Ages 7 - 11) One of the most common responses that befuddled parents give when they are told their child is a little shy and reserved, is: “But you should see her at home! She sings, she dances… She’s a rock star at home!” In fact, they have captured the spirit and teaching foundation of our Kids...

Prerequisite: Students must have completed Explorations in Acting for Kids Our Explorations in Monologues for Kids for ages 6-9 encourages students to explore, play, create, and most importantly have fun! The class builds upon improvisation and storytelling skills learned in the Explorations in Acting Class. Students will create their own characters...

This workshop offers you an opportunity to embrace, through openness and humor, your unique ridiculousness. The acceptance of the less than perfect helps us bring our full humanity to the forefrontand transform our habits of restriction into freer expression.Embodying vulnerability and resilience in playful balance – clown negotiates the awkward...

Prerequisite: If you are new to acting, we recommend starting with our Tween Explorations in Acting Class. If you have previous training, you can start with our Tween Film/TV Acting Class. Our Film/TV Acting Class introduces students to on-camera work by introducing specific acting tools for this medium. The class beings with ensemble building and...

This 6-week on-camera course prepares the student for the particular demands and challenges of acting on camera. Students will be introduced to more, and build upon, the Barrow Group tools. Additional focus will be paid to continuity and coverage (i.e. medium shots and close-ups), and how to work on a set. Prerequisite:  Film/TV Acting Class...

This class allows students to complete 20 hours of total class preparation before the official exam takes place. Class Benefits: Students may take an additional 2 free diagnostic practice exams that can be scheduled at your convenience (not a part of the class). Course Materials: Students must purchase Curvebreakers' ACT Strategy Book,...

June 6 This well-known greenway, with open, sunny habitats, wooded sections, thickets, and edges, is ideal for finding the best edible wild plants of early spring, and this tour, led by Violet Brill, will give you the best opportunity to learn about, collect, and enjoy some of our best common, tasty, renewable species. In open, sunny areas, we'll...