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Unleash your creativity with a variety of performing arts classes in NYC. From acting to dancing, you'll learn new skills, gain confidence, and shine on stage.

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4-Week Film Acting Class with Aleta Chappelle

Acting & Voice Studios @ 213 W 35th St, New York, NY

Dive deep into acting for film with the lovely and renown Casting Director Aleta Chappelle. Ms. Aleta Chappelle is an active Casting Director with 8 current projects in production, is bringing her Internationally Acclaimed FILM ACTING CLASS to our studio for the First Time! This class is an introduction (no experience required) and a refresher (serves as a “tune-up” for experienced Actors) FILM ACTING TECHNIQUE 4 Part Course for professional...

(24) Beginner 16 and older
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$299

4 sessions

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Animation Voice Over Intensive with Jen Rudin

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

If you're a working VO actor who wants to book more work, don't miss this opportunity to learn what you need to shine in all of your animation voice over auditions! For this intensive, Jen will hand select ANIMATION COPY for you based on your AC profile information. You'll have the opportunity to really hone your skills at the mic in our V/O studio where she'll give you extensive re-directs to help you perfect your next audition. All work is in...

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$119
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Wake Up with Alexander Technique

Primary Stages ESPA @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY

Join us for our new morning Alexander class and start your day upright rather than uptight.  This class is designed for actors who want to jumpstart their morning with exercises to help in the audition room, rehearsal room, or wherever the day takes them.  The Alexander Technique teaches performers how to release habitual tension in their bodies while performing. This class will begin with exercises on how to sit, stand, and audition with...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$300

10 sessions

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The Art of Auditioning

Primary Stages ESPA @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

In this class, you'll focus on improving your auditioning through making confident choices—both in your audition and in your life as an artist. Guided by casting director David Caparelliotis, you'll have an honest discussion about what auditioning in this current world means and explore techniques to create the best audition possible. This class might be for you if you: Are an actor committed to pushing yourself to expand your auditioning...

(11) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$460

5 sessions

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One Year Directors Workshop

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The One Year Directing Program is taught by co-artistic directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock, and is a comprehensive approach to directing, divided into three sessions: Fall The year begins with an introduction to the Barrow Group approach, in depth script analysis, audition technique, and scene work with actors to focus on communication between actor and director to evoke natural, spontaneous performances. Winter In this session, the...

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$3,500

41 sessions

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Femme Fatales of Film Noir

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Six of the most vivid “bad girl” portrayals in early crime dramas. View and discuss the characters, actresses, female perspectives and directors. Scarlet Street (1945) Joan Bennett and her ruthless boyfriend (Dan Duryea, oily as ever) plot to destroy innocent painter Edward G. Robinson in Fritz Lang’s love-and-death noir. Leave Her to Heaven (1946) Gene Tierney dumps her fiance (Vincent Price) to marry Cornel Wilde, then brings ruin and death...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$145

6 sessions

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On Camera Media Training

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Does the idea of being on camera make you nervous or you’re just not sure what to say or where to look? If you’re an entrepreneur, author or expert, being able to speak well on camera is essential. This skill is key if you’re looking to get the media’s attention, speaking engagements and more customers. Plus—speaking on camera to create your own videos via social media will help you relate to your potential clients. In this course we’ll...

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$105

3 sessions

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Acting 101: Beginning Technique & Scene Study w/ Marla

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

Acting 101: Beginning Technique & Scene Study w/ Marla Schaffel, Tony Award-Nominated Actress and Coach If you've been thinking about starting a career as an actor, Acting 101 is the PERFECT way to start off. You'll work with Marla who will introduce you to a variety of approaches to Acting, Stage basics, Terminology and the Craft of Acting. Acting begins with the ability to be your authentic self in the present moment. Since the ROOT of...

(323) Beginner 18 and older
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$329

6 sessions

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Actor Craft Expansion Program

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

This follow up program from our 1-Year Professional Acting Program is designed for Barrow Group students who are well versed in our approach and tools, to further supplement and expand their training. This program focuses on training in voice, movement, dialect, transformation work via scene study, and performance.

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$2,500

41 sessions

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Print Connection: Meet 4 Top NY Commercial Print Agents

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

Elevate your acting career by connecting with four leading commercial print agents in New York City. Unlock valuable insights, guidance, and opportunities to stand out in the competitive world of commercial print with this exclusive industry event. Join us to make lasting connections and propel your acting journey forward.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$129
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2-Week Feature Film/TV Class With Joey Montenarello

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

Join top NY film/TV casting director Joey Montenarello in an exclusive class where you'll work on scenes to replicate real-world auditions and gain industry insights to boost your booking success.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$199

2 sessions

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Voice-Over with Jason Sasportas

CAST events @ 520 8th ave, New York, NY

Can you think of a more effective way to learn the basics of voice-over than working with a top VO agent in a broadcast-quality VO studio? Neither can we.  Class size is limited to 10 students, so you get more individual attention and time in the booth. This class is intended specifically for actors interested in learning commercial voice-over technique while acclimating themselves to the voice-over business in NY. Students should expect...

(162) Beginner 18 and older
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$107.97
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2-Week Auditioning for TV with Blaine Johnston

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

Blaine's background is in behind the camera & theater casting and he continues to work in various casting offices in New York City. He most recently worked on the 2023 Pilot Season and the 4th Season of YOUNGER on TVLand. He was the casting director for the short film Mariachi Madness and was/is a casting director for two NY theater companies, RAL Productions and Goldfish Memory Productions. His strengths are helping actors learn what it takes...

(323) All levels 15 and older
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$149

2 sessions

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Pilot Season Prep (Casting Directors)

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

Pilot season! Come January, we begin to enter that time of the industry year where shows are being newly created (or newly rebooted), sampled and pitched, and the market is open for new looks and fresh faces! Let us get you pilot-season-ready!  In this fun and exciting prep course, students will learn the do’s and don’ts of auditioning for pilot TV shows, in order to be able to hit the ground running when the season starts just a few weeks...

(7) All levels 12 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$645

9 sessions

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Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1

Linklater Center @ 939 8th Ave, New York, NY

Relaxation and release is essential to opening, freeing and ultimately  strengthening your voice. In this initial class, you are becoming aware of how your voice and body carry habitual tensions and beginning to undo them. This is the start to freeing your breath  and vibrations of sound. As your voice begins to loosen up, the next step is to develop resonance by sensing and spreading the vibrations through the bony hollows of your body....

(31) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

8 sessions

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Semi-Private Coaching Classes 1-Hour Intensives

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Semi-Private Coaching Classes 1-Hour Intensives (Ages 15-25) This Semi-Private Class Session was added to ensure class quality by keeping our class sizes to 10.  We are limiting this intensive hour to just 6, and is a great option for those teens who are not in the 3pm Meisner Technique Class and wish to treat their study as weekly (semi) private sessions. If you are a mid to higher aged teen or early 20’s, you have more life experience...

(7) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$645

10 sessions

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Alexander Technique Winter Intensive

Balance Arts Center @ 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

A 5-day program for self-discovery in the Alexander Technique! Join us for a week-long intensive to deepen your understanding and embodiment of the Alexander Technique. The Balance Arts Center faculty will guide you to a new and more nuanced understanding of how the AT process as taught at the BAC can help you enhance every aspect of your life and art form. In-Person Daily Schedule Includes:  10:00-11:30am EST Hybrid Alexander Technique...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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$575

5 sessions

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Advanced Theatre Scenes & 1-Act Performance The Exploration of Process to Presentation

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

A 9-Week in depth discovery of a full scene and Short One Acts.  We’ll explore an actor’s journey from text analysis to final staging of scene on stage.  Highly specific advanced training for actors, taught by one of NYU’s finest.  Parents will be invited to view final class presentation on the final day.  Attendance for this advanced class will be mandatory, so please be sure your calendar allows for this.  ...

(7) All levels 15 and older
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$695

9 sessions

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Scene Study IV: Theatre Performance

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

This class is for students who are experienced with The Barrow Group tools, to learn how to use these adjustments in a performance setting.  Weeks 1-4, students will help select material for the culminating performance under the guidance of the instructor. Weeks 5-12 are in class rehearsals, as the instructor directs and guides students from in class work to performance ready work. Weeks 13-15 are tech and performances. The class culminates...

(66) Advanced 18 and older
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$595

16 sessions

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Commercial V/O Lab

CAST events @ 520 8th ave, New York, NY

Enter the LAB! The best thing you can do for your V/O career is get more time on the mic. In our newly created V/O Lab class, Angela Mickey will put you through the paces to help you stay sharp, end bad habits, and master the techniques for finding your unique style and personality. Open to all levels. Angela has worked for Liz Lewis Casting Partners for 7 years, and is the senior casting director on staff. Angela works on all aspects of the entertainment...

(162) All levels 18 and older
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$140.09
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