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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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Solo Show Workshop 1: Writing

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

Learn how to craft and write your solo show in this intensive workshop at The Barrow Group Acting School. Develop your script analysis and story structure skills, receive feedback and dramaturgy support, and share a fully formed draft of your show excerpt. Whether you already have a show written or just an idea, this workshop will help you take your solo performance to the next level.

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$295

4 sessions

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Netflix TV Casting Director Event - Showcase

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

Join three top TV casting professionals from Netflix for a virtual Q&A and group showcase event. Get immediate feedback on your performance and make smarter choices as you navigate your acting career. Prepare a 2-3 page scene of your choice and email it to secure your spot.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$189
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Shakespearean Monologues with Geoffrey Owens

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

The right Shakespearean monologue is key to showcasing your artistic strengths and facility with language in an audition. Spend two days with renowned classical actor and director Geoffrey Owens expressing yourself and deepening your connection to the text. This workshop might be for you if you: Need help finding a new Shakespearean monologue. Want to build beautiful, dynamic narrative arcs into your audition pieces. In this workshop you will:...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320

5 sessions

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Perfecting your EPA Repertoire

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

Standing out from the crowd in an EPA or MFA audition requires you to make the most of each second of your two minutes in the room. Primary Stages Artistic Director Andrew Leynse and Artistic Associate Erin Daly will help rejuvenate the material currently in your book and coach you to develop a strong narrative arc in your monologues. You will mine them for layers that allow you to keep each piece fresh every time you use it in an audition. Each...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320

5 sessions

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Alexander Technique for the Current Climate

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

The world needs our artistic voices: authentic, passionate, and true. The Alexander Technique teaches people of all disciplines to release habitual tension for an experience of more freedom, flow, and presence. This class might be for you if: You desire more freedom, poise, and presence on stage and in the audition room. You want techniques to feel grounded at any moment as you engage with our current world. In this class you will: Discover...

(11) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

6 sessions

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Alexander Technique for Auditions

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

Imagine being able to walk into any audition feeling grounded, confident, and centered. The Alexander Technique teaches performers how to release habitual tension for an experience of more freedom, poise, and presence. This class might be for you if you: Desire more freedom, poise, and presence in the audition room, on stage, or in your everyday work and life. Want techniques to feel grounded when you are struck by audition nerves. Are new...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320

6 sessions

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Alexander Technique for Performance

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

The Alexander Technique teaches people of all disciplines to release habitual tension for an experience of more freedom, poise, and presence in your work. This class might be for you if you: Desire more freedom, poise, and presence in the audition room, on stage, or in your everyday work and life. Want techniques to feel grounded at any moment. Are new to the Technique or want to deepen your practice in this intensive format. In this class...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320

6 sessions

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The Contemporary Monologue

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

Admissions Qualifications Successful candidates must participate in and pass an audition before registering for this program, schedule an audition at the "Request Info" submission above. All registrations are subject to approval by The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. Having the right monologue is key to showcasing your abilities as an actor and ultimately getting hired. Too often, though, actors choose material that undermines...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320

5 sessions

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AT Principles Certification - In Person

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

The Alexander Technique Principles for Performing Arts Certification provides you with an overview and survey of the AT principles, application of these principles to your specific art form, and the ability to recognize and communicate the principles as they apply to your learning and teaching situations. This certification process is a 3 level sequence. Each level consists of a two-day unit that includes both theory and practical work. Additional...

(26) All levels 18 and older
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$250

2 sessions

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On-Camera Auditioning

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

Acting as "Being." It is deceptively simple, but only something we can learn by doing, and by watching and listening to each other. This class might be for you if you: Are transitioning from theater to film and need to develop on-camera skills. Have experience on camera, and want to take your understanding further to relax and feel natural on film. Are intimidated by acting on camera and need to build your confidence. In this class you will:...

(11) Intermediate 18 and older
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$460

5 sessions

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Agent Workshop TV/Film & Print Models/Actors

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 500 8th Ave, New York, NY

Special Welcome to summer young talent workshop industry that reps and gets you out there in all aspects of tv/film. Aspiring Young Models, Dancers, Actors & Singers. Union Required Disclaimer: This workshop is for educational purposes and there is no guarantee of employment in this field.

(7) All levels 7 - 21 years old
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Four Week Musical Theatre Foundation

The New York Performing Arts Academy @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY

Our Four Week Musical Theater Foundation class will introduce you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals. You will be predominantly taught in groups, but there will be opportunities for solo work. Students will be asked to bring in their own choice of song to work on in a masterclass with the rest of the group, working towards an informal showcase in the last week. Musical...

(7) Beginner 10 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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On-Camera 2-Week Scene Study with Danny Gordon

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

On-Camera 2-Week Scene Study & Audition Technique Intensive with Top LA Casting Professional in NYC! Top LA Casting Professional, Danny Gordon is coming to NYC and will be teaching a first time ever In-Person Scene Study and Audition Technique Intensive On-Camera!  This is a scene study class for actors 16 years old and up. This will be an in-person class where actors will get to perform on-camera, tape their scenes and watch their tapes...

(24) Beginner 16 and older
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$249

3 sessions

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3-Week On-Camera Acting Intensive with Donna McKenna

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

3-Week On-Camera Acting Intensive with Donna McKenna - 18 Projects in Production We are excited to welcome back renown Casting Director, Donna McKenna, back to Acting & Voice Studios for an On-Camera Acting & Business Intensive for Beginner Actors and Actors with Some Experience! Donna McKenna has been in the business of casting for over 18 years, bringing her unique skill set to projects around the world. She is currently casting 9 projects...

(24) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$249

3 sessions

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Comedy 4 Tweens Middle School (Grades 6-8)

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games...

(73) All levels 11 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$200

60 sessions

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See the Cottage on Broadway w/ Sandy Rustin

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

See the Cottage on Broadway & Join Talkback with Writer Sandy Rustin and Producer Tony Nation! Join us to see this great new Broadway show!  We'll be meeting with writer Sandy Rustin and Producer Tony Nation after the performance to learn more about the journey to Broadway! GET READY FOR BROADWAY’S FASTEST, FLIRTIEST, AND FRISKIEST NEW COMEDY! Eric McCormack, Laura Bell Bundy, Lilli Cooper, Nehal Joshi, Alex Moffat, and Dana Steingold...

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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The Conversational Read

Edge Studio Voice Over @ 115 West 45th Street, New York, NY

Learn proven techniques to unlock your conversational read in a 2.5 hour masterclass with voiceover coach, director, and 2023 OneVoice Award nominee, Hugh P. Klitzke. You already know that every voiceover direction says: “be conversational”. But how can you get there? In this constructive, growth-minded class, you will learn: How to find your point of view How smile tells a story To understand script structures How body language, energy,...

(735) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Intro to Audiobook Narration

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

The audiobook industry has exploded in recent years, and nearly every book that is published (whether by a traditional publisher or independently by the author) gets released in audio. Narrating an entire book with detailed characters, well-crafted scenes, and continuity of voices is not easy, but it is a skill that can be learned and practiced. The event: A 2-hour crash course in audiobook narration! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn about...

(161) Beginner 18 and older
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$119.20
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Musical Theater Agent Night - Showcase to 3 NYC Agencies

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

Showcase your talent for Musical Theater to three top NYC agencies in this exclusive event at Actors Connection New York. Receive immediate feedback and written critiques to enhance your performance and make smarter career choices. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry professionals.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$149
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Beyond the Book - Explore Your Status in the Scene

ANDTheatre Company @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

We know establishing the who, what, and where with your scene partner is important, but do we know WHO WE ARE once we do? How does the "who we are" change us in a scene we are in?Explore these Keith Johnstone-based concepts with "Irene Carroll flare" as she goes Beyond the Book.

(149) All levels 19 and older
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